Tom Garry

Women's football writer for @guardian_sport
Ex-Telegraph/BBC Sport. Very proud husband & Dad.
Tired & weary Bluenose, just dreaming of a team of Tebily's...

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

Giving evidence to the inquest, Jonathan Morgan has denied calling Maddy Cusack's girlfriend "Mrs Cusack" in front of the team. The court heard last week that he had done so, but Morgan says it "never happened". The former SUFC manager's evidence session continues all day today.

[Nathan Salt @NathSalt1]

The England defending since the sending off has been absolutely immense, credit where its due.

Dan Burn, Djed Spence and John Stones all top drawer

[Tash Tezgel @TashTezgel28]

@TomJGarry 10. Wilson was absolutely spot on with every single recommendation 👏🏼

Football breaking a player due to the lack of all mentioned on this thread at the age of 25 is frightening and it happens all too often.

Well done Nina, came across fantastically and was incredibly brave ❤️

[Brighton & Hove Albion Women @BHAFCWomen]

We are pleased to confirm the signing of midfielder Lia Walti from Juventus, for undisclosed terms! 🤝

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

An inquest heard how staff at Sheffield United Women felt under-resourced in 2023. The club's doctor at the time said they were so stretched he had to book a pitch for training, collect “lunch for players from Tesco” and even store medication in his house.
https://t.co/0lcc4AnyCw

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9: Wilson also told the court is would be "completely unacceptable in the men's professional game" if medical records were not updated properly or players were paying privately for their medical treatment & scans, which she says happens often in the women's game.
[End of thread].

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

The former Sheffield United goalkeeper Nina Wilson passionately listed a series of recommendations for the sport today, at the inquest into Maddy Cusack's death. Wilson told the court she had left football aged 25 because of her experiences. Here are her suggestions, as a thread:

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

8: Wilson also said medical provisions are not up to standard across clubs and, in her view, women's teams "don't get highly qualified enough physios" because of the wages they’re offered, which she says wouldn’t happen in the men’s game.

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Georgia Stanway says she believes Arsenal is the right place for her to win more trophies and further improve her game after completing her free transfer to the #BarclaysWSL club
https://t.co/gA9VfjppGy

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

Maddy Cusack's mother told an inquest it is too difficult for women's players to report grievances, for fear of being blacklisted. The court also heard of an “industrial-scale” loss of players’ medical records, including Cusack's. Here are more details... https://t.co/TMrIyS9GUa

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

Maddy Cusack's mother told an inquest it is too difficult for women's players to report grievances, for fear of being blacklisted. The court also heard of an “industrial-scale” loss of players’ medical records, including Cusack's. Here are more details... https://t.co/TMrIyS9GUa

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

Maddy Cusack's mother, Deborah, has told the inquest that Jonathan Morgan "humiliated" Maddy by issuing rules for players in relationships. Mrs Cusack asks Morgan: "Who are you to give rules when you yourself had a relationship with a player?"
Morgan will give evidence next week.

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

@sl8r7 Fair point

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Excl. Guardian understands Layla Drury is set to sign her first pro. contract with Manchester United. The 17-year-old became #MUwomen's youngest player and scorer in January, aged 16 at the time, and is set to be with the first-team squad next term. https://t.co/OV1rnk1LOK