Manchester United have confirmed that the club will pay tribute to much-loved former receptionist Kate Phipps at the club’s Premier League match. This weekend after she died aged 85.
Kate had worked for United since 1968, initially working as a call centre worker. Before moving into a receptionist role at the club’s training ground.
Phipps had been employed by United since 1968. Initially working as a switchboard operator before becoming the club’s training ground receptionist.
Many tributes have been paid to Phipps, with United opening a book of condolence at their Carrington training ground.
Phipps has been the subject of much mourning from United fans. ยูฟ่าเบท With a book of condolence set up at their Carrington training ground.
According to the club’s official website, there will be a standing ovation for Kate at United’s Premier League home game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The United players will also wear black armbands for the match.
United’s women’s team will pay the same tributes as they face Liverpool in their WSL match at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday.
United players will wear black armbands for the match,
while United’s women’s team will also pay tribute at Sunday’s WSL clash with Liverpool at Leigh Sports Village.