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Sheffield United paid tribute to Maddy Cusack ahead of their clash against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.
The 27-year-old passed away earlier this week and players lined up for a minutes silence ahead of their match on Sunday.
Paul Heckingbottom’s men observed the silence while wearing ‘Cusack 8’ shirts.
Fans took to their feet to applaud on the 8th minute, a tribute to Cusack and her squad number.
The pictures were heartwarming as the stadium united to show their appreciation for Sheffield United’s longest-serving women’s player.
Furthermore, Sheffield United women’s captain Sophie Barker joined Cusack’s sister, mother and former Blaid Tony Currie to lay flowers ahead of kick-off
Sheffield United paid tribute to Maddy Cusack ahead of their clash against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday
Paul Heckingbottom ‘s men observed the silence while wearing ‘Cusack 8’ shirts
A flag with the club’s crest on was lowered to half-mast out of respect
Fans observed the minutes silence before applauding in the 8th minute in tribute
Sheffield United women’s captain Sophie Barker was emotional alongside Cusack’s sister, mother and former player Tony Currie, who laid flowers ahead of kick-off
The sudden death moved the footballing world, with games across England also holding minutes silence out of respect this weekend.
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