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David Beckham leads ex-Man Utd stars at funeral of Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife Cathy as their son gives emotional eulogy

DAVID Beckham and a host of footie legends were in Glasgow today to pay their respects at the funeral of Sir Alex Ferguson’s late wife.

Lady Cathy’s service was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in the heart of the city this morning.

David Beckham and Gary Neville pay their respects to the late Cathy FergusonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Friends and family gathered to say goodbye to Sir Alex Ferguson’s wifeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was also at the Glasgow ceremonyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

She passed away earlier this month aged 84, leaving the football world in mourning.

Beckham, 48, was joined by fellow Manchester United heroes including Darren Fletcher, 39, Gary Neville, 48, Nicky Butt, 48, Michael Carrick, 42, Ji Sung Park, 42, Bryan Robson, 66, and Steve Bruce, 62.

Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish, 72, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, 50, and ex-Rangers assistant Archie Knox, 76, were also at the service.

Sir Alex followed his late wife’s coffin out of the cathedral before shaking his hands with Canon Andrew McKenzie who conducted the service.

Outside Beckham mingled with other mourners on the pavement opposite the River Clyde.

Two cops watched from across the road while others sat in a police van keeping an eye.

Passersby watched in amazement as the ex-England captain chatted outside for around ten minutes until he was picked up by a Mercedes with blacked out windows.

Sir Alex, 81, first met Cathy in 1964 when he was just 23 and playing with Dunfermline Athletic. They married shortly after in 1966 shortly before his move to Rangers.

In his autobiography, Sir Alex wrote: “I had the good fortune to meet a wonderful girl who has been my rock for almost 50 years.”

The couple have three sons – Mark, 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in 1968, and twin boys Darren, manager at Peterborough United, and Jason, a football agent, 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in 1972. They also have 12 grand𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.

Sir Alex’s wife tragically died aged 84Credit: Reuters

Brendan Rodgers hugs David Beckham outside the cathedralCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Sir Alex talks to the priest ahead of the ceremony on Clyde StreetCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Ms Ferguson’s coffin was taken into the Glasgow churchCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Sir Alex paid tribute to his beloved Cathy this morningCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Football stars gathered ahead of the service at 11amCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Kenny Dalglish was among mourners at the funeralCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Edith Bowman also showed up to say goodbyeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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