Jonathan Morgan has been sacked as head coach of Sheffield United Women after “new information came to light regarding his conduct” before joining the club.
Morgan was Leicester manager from 2014 to 2021 and then Burnley, taking over in February 2023.
His former management office ended their relationship with him and said in a statement that they had “learned new information regarding Jonathan Morgan's relationship with the player.”
Luke Turner has been appointed as interim boss.
United, who sit eighth in the Women's Championship, said in a statement: “Sheffield United can confirm that Jonathan Morgan, head coach of the Sheffield United women's team, has left the club.”
“Due to new information that has come to light in recent days regarding Mr Morgan's conduct prior to his arrival at Bramall Lane, the club has come to the conclusion that Mr Morgan's position is no longer tenable and has terminated his employment with the club. ”. ”
Tan Tide Management, which represented Morgan, added: “The termination of this contract is an important step in preserving the health of our agency.”
“We are of the absolute view that standards and processes that protect safety should apply to all athletes, whether male or female.”
morgan I stood up He was removed from his role at the Blades in October after a formal complaint was lodged against his actions and alleged conduct.
After an investigation into his actions and conduct, he was allowed to return to work on October 2nd.
During December Investigating the events leading to the death of former United midfielder Maddy Cusack No evidence of wrongdoing at the club was found.
Last month, the Football Association launched its own investigation into the circumstances that led to her death.
It is understood United's sacking of Morgan is unrelated to the Cusack investigation.
Cusack, who had played for the club since 2019, died in September at the age of 27, but police did not treat her death as suspicious.
Cusack, who was the first player to reach 100 appearances for the Blades, also worked as the club's marketing executive.
Despite there being no evidence of wrongdoing, Blaze said it would “look at how we can improve our processes and policies.”
