Rest In Peace, Kath Phipps

Casemiro: "Rest in peace, Kath."

Diogo Dalot: “You’ve seen it all. You truly represented everything what Man United is about. Rest in peace Kath, we love you.”

Jonny Evans: “A ray of light every single day at Manchester United. Rest in peach Kath Phipps.”

Harry Maguire: “A legend that will never be forgotten. I will miss you. We will miss you. RIP Kath.”

Lisandro Martinez: “An important question: what legacy will I leave behind? You gave so much for all of us, above all with the love you showed as you greeted us every day. You made me feel at home from day one. Rest in peace, Kath.”

Marcus Rashford: “Awful news, admired by all at the club and beyond, you will be missed.”

Jadon Sancho: “I’m grateful that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you. Such a lovely kind-hearted soul. She always made sure I was ok and always put a smile on my face whenever I felt down, I appreciate you Kath. My condolences go out to her family through this tough time.”

Ella Toone: “An amazing lady who always had a smile on her face. One of the United Family who will forever be missed.”
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Andy Cole: “RIP Kath. One special lady, a real MUFC legend.”

David De Gea: “Thanks for taking care of everyone.”

Mary Earps: “Heaven gained an incredible woman today. One of the first faces I met at United and made me feel at home straight away with her kind nature. So glad our worlds collided and we became friends. One of a kind and the heartbeat of the club. Rest easy, Kath, you’ll never be forgotten.”

Patrice Evra: “RIP Kath. Losing a family member is never easy.”

Rio Ferdinand: “Kath. An absolute mainstay of Manchester United. Always welcomed me and everyone else who visited with a warm smile. Looked at life positively, incredibly selfless and would put others first. RIP.”

Phil Jones: “Thanks for everything. An amazing, special woman. Rest in peace, Kath.”

Jesse Lingard: “The most amazing, kindest and loving women you could ever meet. Put smiles on faces every time we walked through the door. Rest easy Kath, condolences to the family.”

Scott McTominay: “You were loved and adored by everyone Kath. You made me smile each and every time I saw you and could brighten up any room you walked into. Rest in peace.”

John O’Shea: “The heart and soul of the club. RIP Kath.”
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Mike Phelan: “RIP Kath Phipps. The real Assistant Manager.”

Wayne Rooney: “The heart and soul of Manchester United. Everything what the club is about. A legend who will be greatly missed. Thanks for the memories Kathy. Thoughts with family and friends.”

Alessia Russo: “One of the loveliest people ever. A true legend.”

Peter Schmeichel: “I’m gonna miss you so much, thanks for being you, for always looking after me and not least for opening Old Trafford up when I, as a young man unannounced came in to your reception, asking if it was possible to see the pitch for just one minute. You had no idea who I was, no idea that I one day would be playing for your beloved team, but you got the gate opened and I got my first glimpse at the most beautiful football stadium in the world. At the time I didn’t know that I would spend most afternoons sat next to you sorting out my fan mail having a cup of tea and a chat. Manchester united through and through, with the heart and soul of the club ingrained in you, that’s how I will remember you. Coming to Old Trafford in the future will be different from now on. Rest in peace Kath.”
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Paul Scholes: “The heart and soul of our special football club. She will be sadly missed by all impossible to replace. RIP Kath.”

Casey Stoney: “Kath was one of the first people I met at United. She was kind, warm and caring. When Kath was on that front desk you always felt welcome. She was Manchester United.”

Raphael Varane: “Forever a legend of our club. Thank you for everything. Rest in peace Kath.”

Danny Webber: “The world has lost a special one.”

Ashley Young: “RIP Kath. Like losing a family member. Absolute heart and soul of our United family. Condolences and prayers with her family.”
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top1whoisman said:
Lovely to read so many thank yous and tributes from current and former United players, former academy players, current and former staff members etc. You can see how widely she touched everyone at the club.
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Well said. RIP Kath.
 
Such sad news, never had the pleasure of meeting her but as with most United fans, she is know and adored by many. Rip Kath
 
All the warm messages coming out say everything you need to know about Kath, club legend.

A sad day, RIP Kath.
 
RIP Kath. A true club legend. The most loyal servant in football. You’ll be missed by every single person that as ever walked through your reception and everyone that still walks through it.
 
top1whoisman said:
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Jesus is someone chopping onions somewhere.

I really hope they do something to honour her on Saturday. Club legend. Think of all the people that have been through the doors at Carrington and she has been the first point of contact for 5 decades. Incredible.

RIP Kath
 
What a woman. She has seen it all and been there through so many era's at United, from Sir Matt, to Sir Alex right up to now

She was clearly loved at United and excellent at all her jobs in her 55 years service. RIP
 
Clearly adored by absolutely everybody she came into contact with. A very sad day.
 
Rest in peace. By all accounts she seemed like a wonderful person.
 
Never had the pleasure of meeting her but knew of her and how special a presence she was at the heart of our club. It's people like her that made the club a very special place. The players comments leave no doubt how she was so cherished. Brings a tear to the eye. RIP.
 
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I do recall she appeared in one of the documentaries (perhaps one specifically on SAF?), and to me she came across like someone you knew in an odd way. The way she talked about the club, the players was so endearing and she seemed like someone who was a massive part of the club. The messages from past and present players is incredible to see.

With all the rough times on the pitch we have seen over the past decade, it's amazing to see such important people to have been part of this club and what makes it so special to be a fan, remembering people like her who touched the lives of so many. RIP Kath.
 
Red Shorts said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I do recall she appeared in one of the documentaries (perhaps one specifically on SAF?), and to me she came across like someone you knew in an odd way. The way she talked about the club, the players was so endearing and she seemed like someone who was a massive part of the club. The messages from past and present players is incredible to see.

With all the rough times on the pitch we have seen over the past decade, it's amazing to see such important people to have been part of this club and what makes it so special to be a fan, remembering people like her who touched the lives of so many. RIP Kath.
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The David Beckham documentary on Netflix, wouldn't be surprised if she appeared in others. I just watched episode 1 a couple of days ago and thought to myself, that's a lovely lady must have been working at least 20+ years at the club(in fact 55 years!).

Saddened to hear of her passing but the blow is somewhat slightly softened by getting to know what an important figure she is/was at the club and messages from the entire United family is heartwarming.
 
Sad news.

She will remain a connection to the roots of what we are as a football club without the corporate greed. A wonderful local lady that was employed to a do a simple but important job. The human face of the club almost.

She was a touch of reality at the club when it often appeared to be spinning out of control.

They don't make them like that anymore do they? RIP Kath.
 
It's absolutely telling the amount of tributes from players, past and present. What a wonderful lady and may she rest in peace.
 
I somehow feel sad, didn't know her but can't help to feel like I did after all of those years hearing and reading about her. RIP
 
Ah man I’ve somehow only just seen this, what awfully sad news :(

Great to see all the tributes from players across the generations.
 
MancunianAngels said:
Sad news.

She will remain a connection to the roots of what we are as a football club without the corporate greed. A wonderful local lady that was employed to a do a simple but important job. The human face of the club almost.

She was a touch of reality at the club when it often appeared to be spinning out of control.

They don't make them like that anymore do they? RIP Kath.
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Tbf despite the 'corporate greed' they did keep her on till her mid-80s.
 
People like Kath Phipps is the last thread between the megastars and billionaires and the regular folk who can barely afford to watch the game. So much of a football club is about the community, the characters inside the club, the history of it. With the romance almost completely leaving the game, Kath's passing should be a reminder of what people like her mean to this club.

But also, these are happy tears being shed by her friends and family, because this woman got every bit out of life and touched impacted everyone who met her.
 


Rest In Piece Kath

The outpouring of condolences and respect from just about everyone who ever met her and from around the world speaks volumes to the type of person that she was.

Hope to see some sort of tribute in her honor at OT tomorrow.
 
Kathy has been at United for longer than I’ve lived, and I remember when Dave Sexton was manager. One of the key things Alex Ferguson said he noticed when he came to the club, was how important she was - more important than individual players even - because of how she were and what she stood (up) for. It, and she, helped me understand how important a sense of community is, and how to build it.
 
Met her briefly at the cliff many a moon ago, such a lovely lovely women! The epitome of our club, a legend! Say hello to Georgie, Bobby and Matt for us all. May she rest in peace
 
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