Manchester United have today confirmed the passing of a real club legend, Kath Phipps, at the age of 85.
Kath worked at United for over 55 years, having joined after the first European Cup win in 1968, and was a fan since her childhood. She really had seen it all.
The icon remained a constant presence in each United chapter, brightening the days of the players and staff throughout.
One of the most beloved figures in and around Carrington β then, now and forever. May she rest easy.
Tributes flood in for Kath Phipps on social media
Take a look at how Unitedβs current and former players have reacted to the heartbreaking news.
In loving memory of Kath Phipps: friend, confidant and treasured colleague.
United will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/CHJCIcohz2
β Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 5, 2024
π€π we love you Kath. Thank you for showing everyday what this club is about and taking care of us β€οΈ https://t.co/Co8iF10ozj
β Diogo Dalot (@DalotDiogo) December 5, 2024
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An absolute mainstay of Manchester Unitedβ¦ Always welcomed me and everyone else who visited with a warm smile! Looked at life positively, incredibly selfless & would put others first! RIP pic.twitter.com/5rfRRWmC3Cβ Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) December 5, 2024
π¨πΈ β Patrice Evra on IG. pic.twitter.com/hBoV7wQPaZ
β ππΊπΌπΏπΆπΊβπ π₯π²π±π βπΌπ΅πΉ (@AmorimBalll_) December 5, 2024
A touching message from Lisandro MartΓnez β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/3ojlMRRFY7
β UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) December 5, 2024
Scott McTominay on Instagram π’β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/FKCwnz5RAl
β UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) December 5, 2024
Harry Maguire on Instagram β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/XugROt8dLx
β UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) December 5, 2024
An amazing lady who always had a smile on her face β€οΈ one of the United Family who will forever be missed β€οΈ https://t.co/E8mYp5zh5k
β Ella Toone (@ellatoone99) December 5, 2024
Wayne Rooney on Instagram β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/DJevb07dMw
β UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) December 5, 2024
Bruno Fernandes on Instagram β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/PTt1uOKHvi
β UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) December 5, 2024
Mason Mount on Instagram #MUFC pic.twitter.com/QdQopkT3L7
β MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) December 5, 2024
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