Her welcome was simple and direct. But Kath Phipps, who has died at the age of 85, was a lot more than simply the first face anyone saw when they arrived at Manchester United’s Carrington training ...

Wayne Rooney called Kath Phipps "the heart and soul of Manchester United" as tributes from players past and present poured in following the long-serving receptionist's death at the age of 85. A ...

One by one, they arrived at her house to sit by her bedside, hold her hand and chat about the good times. David Beckham, flying in from the U.S., was one of the former Manchester United players who ...

Man United's much-loved receptionist Kath Phipps has died at the age of 85 The likes of Wayne Rooney and David Beckham have since paid tribute to Phipps SOCCER A-Z: Listen now wherever you get your ...

On the banks of the River Irwell, under the same roof as past farewells to Bobby Charlton and George Best, Manchester United said a final goodbye to another treasured figure on Monday afternoon: ...

David Beckham is mourning the loss of a longtime friend. The retired soccer player, who began his professional career with Manchester United at the age of 15, shared a tribute to the soccer club’s ...

Kath Phipps, who worked for the U.K. soccer team from 1968 until 2023, has died at the age of 85 Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.

Man United's much-loved receptionist Kath Phipps passed away at the age of 85 Tributes were made to Phipps before United's Premier League match on Saturday LISTEN NOW to It's All Kicking Off!: Why can ...

© Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesInter Miami co-owner David Beckham looks on prior to a game between Atlanta United and Inter Miami at Chase Stadium on May 29, 2024 in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. David Beckham was among a host of former and current United players and staff at the funeral of Kath Phipps - Getty Images Sir ...

The sports star, who played for the team between 1992 and 2003, said the late staff member made a promise to his parents when he first moved to the U.K. city at age 15 "Kath made a promise to my mum ...