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| The Manchester United club paid tribute to Cath Phipps' death at the main flower show on its website. Manchester United homepage capture |
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| Former coach Alex Ferguson and Cas Phipps. Captured the Manchester United club's homepage |
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'She was a special family.'
Manchester United, a prestigious English Premier League team, is touching the hearts of soccer fans around the world with its prestigious team's 'luxury mourning.'
The Manchester United club decorated the main news on its official website on the 6th (Korea time) with a special section mourning a female employee who died at the age of 85.
The target of Manchester United's special condolences is Cath Phipps, a female senior employee who has served as Manchester United's employee for 55 years. Born in 1939, he was a big Manchester United fan from an early age and got a job as a telephone operator for Manchester United in September 1968 when he was 29.
Starting with this, Phipps, who has grown into a key employee of the club's secretariat, has been in charge of guiding the entrance of Old Trafford (Manchester United's home stadium) and Manchester United's training ground. Although she was an ordinary lady in charge of the so-called 'Hudlett-il', she was loved as much as a soccer star for always responding kindly to visiting soccer fans with an unwavering welcome.
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| Pipps while working as a telephone operator. Captured the Manchester United club's homepage |
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The Manchester United club praised Cath (Pipps) for serving guests with warm hugs and friendly conversations, embodying a family atmosphere that underpins our club's culture. Phipps, who remained unchanged as a sample of the Manchester United Secretariat's 'adult' and 'kind employee', received the Service Award from the EPL Secretariat Association in 2022.
During his 55-year career, he has made beautiful memories with many legends of Manchester United, including Sir Matt Busby, George Best, Bobby Charlton, Dennis Law, Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney.
When her husband passed away a few years ago, Ferguson gave special respect to Phipps, including a visit to the funeral home with the entire team.
During the daily distancing period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was also a rumor that Manchester United players and club employees frequently visited their homes in fear of Phipps staying lonely at home.
The Manchester United club said "We are very sad to report that our beloved colleague Cath Phipps has died at the age of 85. Her contributions to various roles with the club for more than 55 years have been so great that she goes beyond any particular title."Her positive attitude has helped create a warm atmosphere on the training ground and, with words of constant listening and encouragement, has brought happiness to everyone, whether they are superstar soccer players, temporary staff, or occasional visitors." mourned.
On top of that, there was also a line of condolences from Manchester United stars. David Beckham, from Manchester United, said "She was the heart of Manchester United, and everyone loved her. When I came to Manchester United at 15, Cath promised my parents 'Don't worry, I'll take care of your son' From the first day I spent with her to the last, she did exactly that"We love you. Forever in our hearts..." in memory.
Rio Fernand says "Absolute key figure for Manchester United" and Johnny Evans says "A ray of light every day at Manchester United. Have a good night," he said in his condolences.
Especially, Jesse Lingard, who plays for K-League FC Seoul, is also the most amazing, kind, and loving woman I've ever met. Every time we walked through the stadium door, we had a smile on our face. Rest in peace, Cath."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
