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The driver of SIR ALEX FERGUSON has taken in the beloved dog of Manchester United receptionist, Kath Phipps.
Kath, a treasured figure at the club, sadly passed away at the age of 85 last week.
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Manchester United paid tribute to the beloved receptionist with a moving homage before their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.
Numerous club legends shared their memories of her, with David Beckham expressing particularly profound sentiments.
The United icon was among many who visited Kath during her final moments.
Ferguson also spent time with her on numerous occasions.
His driver, Steve Webb, frequently accompanied him on these visits alongside Kath’s dog, Maisie.
After Kath’s passing, Webb adopted Maisie, as reported by the Daily Mail.
A club staff member remarked: “She kept the United family connected even in her final days.”
Kath’s family and friends created a WhatsApp group to organize visits, with both current and former players eager to see her.
Ferguson would check in on days he couldn’t make it, while Juan Mata reached out via video calls from Sydney and Mary Earps from Paris.
Having begun her career at the club in the 1960s, Kath worked in various roles, including receptionist and telephone operator.
David Beckham’s Touching Farewell to Kath Phipps
United expressed their “sadness” and “heartbreak” at Kath’s passing, and tributes poured in from fans.
