Newcastle United tea lady retires after 52 years
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Kath Cassidy has served beverages to dozens of players, managers - including opposition ones - and journalists at St James' Park since 1963.
Newcastle United's tea lady has stepped down from her match day duties after more than 50 years of service.
Kath Cassidy has served beverages to dozens of home and away players, managers and journalists at St James' Park since 1963.
To celebrate her retirement, the 88-year-old will be a special guest at the club's game against Norwich on Sunday.
Tributes have poured in, external from the likes of Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan, Arsene Wenger, and Sir Alex Ferguson.
The club described her as "legendary" and "much loved".
Kevin Keegan said: "Players can be replaced, managers can be replaced, but people like you, Kath, are irreplaceable."
Sir Alex said: "Serving tea to the media cannot be an easy job so you well and truly deserve a long and happy retirement."