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Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola among football greats at the funeral of 'Mr Manchester City' Bernard Halford Former life president Bernard Halford passed away at the end of last month  He was known as 'Mr Manchester City' for his dedication to the football club  Vincent Kompany, Brian Kidd and Mark Hughes also attended the funeral 

By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline

Published: 13:34 BST, 10 April 2019 | Updated: 13:45 BST, 10 April 2019

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Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson were among the attendees at Bernard Halford's funeral on Wednesday. 

Halford was life president of Manchester City after working for the club for 47 years. The former club secretary, who worked for City from 1972 on, passed away at the end of last month at the age of 77.

He was known as 'Mr Manchester City' and would often say that he 'ate, slept and breathed' the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson attends the funeral of Bernard Halford on Wednesday afternoon

Sir Alex Ferguson attends the funeral of Bernard Halford on Wednesday afternoon

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola also attended the event at St. Mary's Presbytery

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola also attended the event at St. Mary's Presbytery

Halford was known as 'Mr Manchester City' and lifted the FA Cup after the 2011 final

Halford was known as 'Mr Manchester City' and lifted the FA Cup after the 2011 final

Guardiola and Ferguson were among the notable Manchester footballing names to turn out for the funeral in St. Mary's Presbetary Church, Failsworth.

Former City manager Mark Hughes was also in attendance at the event.

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