Kayleigh McDonald says ‘good riddance’ after a disgusting comment which was made by Burnley Women manager Rebecca Sawiuk who has been sacked.
11 months ago, Stoke’s Kayleigh McDonald was stretchered off the field, with Burnley tweeting that they wished McDonald a speedy recovery and the best return to health.
Kayleigh McDonald (@Kayleigh_Mcx) tweeted this week: “Good riddance, still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth that her words was ‘why is she screaming like that’ when I was in agony. ruptured ACL, LCL, IT band, fractured knee and my popliteal tendon ripped off, thanks for asking. Managers like her don’t deserve to be in the women’s game.”
Good riddance,still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth that her words was ‘why is she screaming like that’ when I was in agony. ruptured ACL, LCL, IT band, fractured knee &my popliteal tendon ripped off, thanks for askin. Managers like her don’t deserve to be in the women’s game. https://t.co/icK0VGxJZI
— Kayleigh Mc (@Kayleigh_Mcx) March 14, 2025
We can confirm that we have mutually agreed to part ways with @BurnleyFCWomen‘s team Head Coach Rebecca Sawiuk, with immediate effect.
Louise Roberts will assume the interim head coach position until the end of season.
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) March 14, 2025
Thanks so much to the Burnley physio who rushed on to help me yesterday during the game. Shame on the manager who is literally commenting on my ‘screaming’ when Im In excruciating pain on gas & air. Sorry my ‘scream’ was too loud for you. Vile that’s how a manger of a team acts🤢
— Kayleigh Mc (@Kayleigh_Mcx) March 25, 2024
Kayleigh McDonald sustained an injury when she was forced off late into a Women’s National League North game between Stoke and Burnley in March 2024, and after a scan for the injury, McDonald was diagnosed with a ruptured LCL before also discovering she had a high grade 3 injury to her ACL, ruptured her IT Band, ruptured her popliteus tendon and fractured her knee.
She had bee forced to go on the NHS waiting list for surgery which cost £20,000, leading to her launching a GoFundMe page in an effort to try and raise the money.
A statement on the page said: “So sad to say that just when I thought the women’s game was finally getting somewhere, I receive the worst news that I will have to join the NHS waiting list for surgery after a injury I sustained playing a league game for my club.
“I’m now in my 4th week post injury with nothing in place. I’m having to pay to see a private consultant (which is very expensive), in hope that my knee can get looked at and operated on in a more timely manner.
“I have suffered more mentally than physically with this injury, especially the fact it’s going to inevitably end my football career.
“Because, at the end of the day, what’s the point? When you get injured like this in the women’s game, you’re left to deal with it all on your own with no support. It affects my day to day living and my livelihood.”
In a statement, Stoke said that they’d “meet the cost of Kayleigh’s treatment”.
McDonald’s GoFundMe plea went on to say: “I’m currently off work, not able to walk, not earning any money but still having the burden of paying my bills. Just to see a consultant it’s over a month waiting time.
“I spoke to a girl who’s also injured her ACL and she won’t be getting surgery until November. I won’t be able to live financially.
“This has been such a difficult time for me and something I’m really struggling with.
“I’m embarrassed to have to resort to setting up a go fund me in order to pay for my operation, as I have been left with no other choice.”
McDonalds former club Blackburn Rovers also said: “We are wishing ex-Rovers defender, Kayleigh McDonald, all the best on her road to recovery.
“Kayleigh departed the club at the end of the 22/23 season as a fan favourite.”
She added: “I need this operation to get back to working and earning a living.
“People know how fitness helps you mentally and at the moment I’m really struggling and it is so difficult to see the light at the end of this horrible dark tunnel.
“So I’m asking please, whether you’re a fan of football or a player, as a footballing community or just anyone can you help just by sharing my post even if you can’t afford to put any money in, just help in other ways for me to be able to get my surgery and my life back on track.
“The surgery needed is a lot as I have such a complex injury and the cost is £20,000.
“One thing this has taught me is that during the darkest days of my life, who are truly there for me and care for me. Without the support system I have I’d hate to think of the place I’d be at.”
BURNLEY WOMEN STATEMENT:
Burnley Football Club can confirm that they have mutually agreed to part ways with women’s team Head Coach Rebecca Sawiuk, with immediate effect.
Since joining the Club in July 2023, Sawiuk has played a pivotal role, guiding the team to its highest ever league finish and securing a Lancashire FA Women’s Senior Cup title during the 2023/24 season.
Her tenure in Lancashire included managing the team at Turf Moor on five occasions, culminating in an FA Women’s National League Cup quarter-final appearance earlier this season.
Head of Women’s Football, Lola Ogunbote, commented: “I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rebecca for her dedication and contributions during her time with us.
“Over the past 20 months, we have created some fantastic memories together, and it’s undeniable that she has instilled an exciting, attacking style of play and positive culture within the team.
“I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
“Our commitment to women’s football at Burnley remains unwavering, and our immediate focus is on the upcoming fixtures this season, starting with our match against West Bromwich Albion this weekend.”
Louise Roberts will assume the interim head coach position until the end of season.
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