Manchester United legends gather to honor Kath Phipps at funeral in Manchester

manchestereveningnews.co.uk January 6, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

Manchester United legends, including David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson, attended the funeral of Kath Phipps at Manchester Cathedral. Phipps, who passed away last month at age 85, worked at the club for over five decades. She began her career shortly after the 1968 European Cup win and became a beloved receptionist at the Carrington training ground. Tributes included a minute's silence at Old Trafford and a wreath laid by club captain Bruno Fernandes. The funeral attracted many notable figures from the club, including current players and coach Ruben Amorim, who came to pay their respects.


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