bmy88 login account register Grades are in: Pat Bryant sparks another Illinois winMichigan athletic director Warde Manuel gets 5-year contract extensionDavid Beckham called Kath Phipps “the heartbeat of Manchester United” as tributes from players past and present poured in following the long-serving receptionist’s death at the age of 85. A lifelong fan, she was an immensely popular figure with players, managers and staff at a club she joined four months after Sir Matt Busby led them to European Cup glory in 1968. Phipps initially worked at Old Trafford in the stadium offices and on matchdays, before Sir Alex Ferguson brought her to their Carrington training ground in 2000. The United great presented her with the League Managers Association’s Service to Football award in 2022, when Beckham was among those to pay tribute. “Forever in our hearts...,” the former midfielder posted on Instagram with a photo holding Phipps’ hand. “The first and last face I would always see was Kath sat at reception at Old Trafford waiting to give me my tickets for the game. “She was the heartbeat of Manchester United, everyone knew who Kath was and everyone adored her. “I moved up to Manchester at 15 and Kath made a promise to my mum and dad ‘I’ll look after your boy for you don’t you worry’ and from that first day till the last day I spent with her that’s exactly what she did. “Old Trafford will never be the same without your smile as we walk through those doors... We love you.” The best. Everything what the club is about. Will be greatly missed. Thanks for all your help Kath. Thoughts with family and friends ❤️ https://t.co/4BMFtKvMXC — Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) December 5, 2024 The club confirmed Phipps’ death on Thursday, leading to a flood of tributes on social media from those that worked with her. United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney said: “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.” Fellow United former player Patrice Evra said “losing a family member (is) never easy” alongside a photo with Phipps, who David De Gea thanked “for taking care of everyone”. Ex-United defender Rio Ferdinand said: “An absolute mainstay of Manchester United... Always welcomed me and everyone else who visited with a warm smile! Looked at life positively, incredibly selfless & would put others first! RIP.” Current squad members were also quick to pay their respects to Phipps. Awful news, admired by all at the club and beyond, you will be missed ❤️ https://t.co/pP1hqah8Gc — Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) December 5, 2024 United skipper Bruno Fernandes reposted the club’s announcement with a heart emoji and Marcus Rashford said: “Awful news, admired by all at the club and beyond, you will be missed.” United defender Harry Maguire posted: “A legend that will never be forgotten. I will miss you. We will miss you. RIP Kath.” Right-back Diogo Dalot wrote: “We love you Kath. Thank you for showing everyday what this club is about and taking care of us.” Jadon Sancho, who is on loan at Chelsea ahead of a permanent United exit, said of Phipps: “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.” United have yet to confirm what tribute will be paid at Saturday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. “An omnipresent figure at Manchester United since the late 1960s, Kath worked for the club for over 55 years in a variety of roles, but her contribution went beyond any particular job title. “Kath was a one-woman institution, whose memory will be cherished by everyone at the club who had the privilege of knowing her. “She said last year: ‘I can’t imagine doing anything else’. Well, we can’t imagine the place without her.”Gary Lineker has brutally told Micah Richards he will not be replacing him as the presenter of Match of the Day . It was announced earlier this month that Lineker would be stepping down at the end of the season after 25 years. Since the news emerged, a number of names have been linked with the role, including experienced presenters Mark Chapman , Gabby Logan , Alex Scott and Kelly Somers . Several ex-footballers have also been mooted as potential replacements, including current Match of the Day pundits Richards and Alan Shearer . Richards and Shearer also appear alongside Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast and the trio have regularly discussed the future of the show. On a recent episode, Richards attempted to rule himself out of the running to replace Lineker and was hilariously shut down by the former England striker. "You know what, can I just get this out there, right," Richards began. "When people are saying Micah Richards is potentially going to take over a presenter, I think it's a massive disrespect to all the presenters out there. There's so many talented people. Just because I'm a pundit, I can give insight to a player, I feel I know the game, I watch tactics. "But to take over presenting one of the most iconic shows, not just in sport, but that BBC's ever had? There's so many others they can pick over me, I just can't believe they would even put my name in the hat." Lineker then jokingly replied: "Micah, you can totally relax. I can assure you they won't be asking you." Lineker has also refused to give his thoughts on who he feels should replace him, but he has shared some advice for his future successor. "Obviously, I don't know who it'll be, and I would never tell publicly my preference," he said. "I don't think that’d be the right thing to do – but whoever it is, I would say be yourself. I had to fill the ginormous shoes of certain Des Lynam. I would say just be yourself and enjoy it, it's a wonderful programme to be a part of. It was brilliant before I took over, and it will be brilliant after I leave." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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The Chicago Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead in the third period and lost to the host Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 in overtime Saturday. The loss wasted standout performances by goalie Petr Mrázek as well as fourth-liners Lukas Reichel, Pat Maroon and Craig Smith, who produced two goals and essentially dominated Flyers top threat Travis Konecny and his line. The Hawks’ penchant for throttling down in the third period did them in and cost them a chance to win in regulation. The Flyers seized the momentum in the third, knotting it 2-2 on goals by Sean Couturier and Noah Cates. Alex Vlasic committed a holding penalty in overtime, and rookie Matvei Michkov scored the winner at 1:06. The Flyers became one of just 11 teams to win after staging a third-period, multigoal comeback. The Hawks, who beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 3-1 on Thursday, lost for the fourth time in five games. “We got the lead and just costly turnovers,” Maroon said. “They played a good game, they stuck with their structure. ... “We’ve got to be better. (It’s) a 60-minute game, and unfortunately, we maybe played 20 of it.” Entering the game, the Reichel line had a 52% shots-for advantage in five-on-five and outscored opponents 3-1, according to naturalstattrick.com. On Saturday, they outshot opponents 8-5. On the opening goal, Maroon made a pass to Reichel, who flushed it with a sharp-angle shot for his first goal in 10 games at 11:29 of the first. In the second period, Maroon took a low-to-high feed from Smith and backhanded it past Aleksei Kolosov for his first goal as a Hawk. Reichel also assisted. But for the Hawks to even be in it, it took some stunning saves from Mrázek, who finished with 34 saves, particularly in the first period. Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek, left, blocks a shot by the Flyers’ Sean Couturier during the second period on Nov. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. Mrazek made 34 saves in the 3-2 overtime loss. (Matt Slocum/AP) His 10 stops in the opening frame include his calm against a short-handed two-on-none rush between Konecny and Scott Laughton. Konecny tried to set up Laughton for a close-range tip-in, but Mrázek stretched to knock it away with his pad. In the third, Konecny back-passed to Morgan Frost for a Grade A point-blank chance, but Mrázek swallowed it up. During a frenetic Flyers attack, Mrázek preserved the tie with a diving stop on a wraparound by Rasmus Ristolainen. To put the Hawks goalie’s game in perspective, the Flyers held a 17-7 advantage in high-danger chances.

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