David Beckham, Sir Alex Ferguson, Ruben Amorim and Bruno Fernandes were among those to pay their respects to Manchester United's "one-woman institution" Kath Phipps

Sir Alex Ferguson led tributes to long-time Manchester United training ground receptionist Kath Phipps as club heroes past and present paid their respects at her funeral service at Manchester Cathedral on Monday.

Dressed in a smart navy winter coat, Beckham was in Manchester to attend the funeral of Kath Phipps, Manchester United’s cherished former receptionist. The service, held at Manchester Cathedral, saw tributes from Sir Alex Ferguson, Ruben Amorim, and Manchester United’s squad, who joined Beckham in honoring Phipps.

The great and the good of Man Utd have paid their final respects to Kath Phipps today as her funeral takes place at Manchester Cathedral.

Sir Alex Ferguson, along with former and current Manchester United players like David Beckham, paid tribute to Kath Phipps, former club receptionist, at a funeral service on Monday.

Kath Phipps, who passed away aged 85 last month, was remembered at a ceremony at Manchester Cathedral on Monday afternoon following her remarkable 56 years of service for the club. Sir Alex Ferguson told journalists afterwards: “I did 26 and I thought that was unbelievable.

Legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson paid a touching tribute to beloved former club receptionist Kath Phipps at a funeral service on Monday.Phipps worked for United for over 55 years,

Sir Alex Ferguson, along with former and current Manchester United players like David Beckham, paid tribute to Kath Phipps, former club receptionist, at a funeral service on Monday. Phipps, who served the club for 56 years,