Sir Alex Ferguson was in a serious condition in hospital on Saturday night after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The former Manchester United manager underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a bleed on the brain.
This was said to have been successful and his family were at his bedside as he began his recovery.
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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.”
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.
Speculation grew that Ferguson was unwell when his son Darren, the Doncaster Rovers manager, missed his side’s final game of the League One season against Wigan.
A club statement read: “Rovers manager Darren Ferguson will not be at Saturday’s game due to family reasons.” The assistant manager, Gavin Strachan, took charge of the game and Doncaster were beaten 1-0 as Wigan were confirmed League One champions. Afterwards the club said: “Darren asks for privacy and will provide an update through the club during the week.”
Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.
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Well wishes are flooding in for Sir Alex Ferguson.
He is recovering in hospital after emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.https://t.co/rSTAIvCRyY pic.twitter.com/PnnDNuNvRj
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