Sir Alex Ferguson undergoes emergency surgery for brain haemorrhage.
The 76-year-old was first taken by ambulance from his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, to Macclesfield district hospital at 9am. He was subsequently transferred, with a police escort, to Salford Royal hospital, where he was being treated last night in the Hope building.
United, the club he managed for almost 27 years until retiring in 2013, issued a statement that read: “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.”
United players past and present took to social media to express their shock about Saturday’s news and offer their best wishes. Michael Carrick, the captain, tweeted: “Absolutely devastated to hear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Be strong Boss.”
David Beckham, who came through at United under Ferguson, wrote on Instagram: “Keep fighting Boss. Sending prayers and love to Cathy and the whole family.”
Robin van Persie, Very sorry to hear about sir Alex Ferguson being in hospiital. Thoughts are with him and his family. Stay strong Boss.
Cristiano Ronaldo, My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Be strong, Boss!
Football players across the globe also took to their twitter showing love for the Best manager the game has ever seen.
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