Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has gifted a long-time club receptionist a bouquet of flowers after winning a much-deserved award on Tuesday.
Kath Phipps has been at Old Trafford for 54 years, having secured a job at United in 1968. She has been a true mainstay throughout United’s history over the past half-century and was recognised for her dedication at the League Managers Association awards evening.
Kath was bestowed the Service to Football award, something Sir Alex Ferguson said she “thoroughly deserved”. Speaking to club media, the prize winner said: "I just get up every morning as a happy person.
