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Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery on a brain haemorrhage today.<\/p>\nSir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery on a brain haemorrhage today.<\/p>\n
The procedure on the former Manchester United manager has gone very well, according to the club.<\/p>\n
However, they say he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.<\/p>\n
United added that the 76-year-old’s family have requested privacy in the matter.<\/p>\n
United midfielder Michael Carrick said on Twitter: “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.”<\/p>\n
Ferguson’s son Darren, manager of League One side Doncaster, did not attend his side’s final home game of the season against Wigan due to his father’s illness.<\/p>\n
Former United striker Mark Hughes, speaking after his Southampton’s side’s draw with Everton, said: “I only just got a little whisper earlier on. I was hoping it wasn’t true. I wish him all the best.”<\/p>\n
Messages of goodwill for Ferguson poured in from United players past and present.<\/p>\n
Jesse Lingard said on Twitter: “Thoughts and prayers sir alex.”<\/p>\n
Luke Shaw tweeted: “Sending my love and best wishes to sir Alex.”<\/p>\n
Peter Schmeichel tweeted: “Please Be strong Win this one.”<\/p>\n
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, said on Twitter: “My thoughts are with Alex Ferguson and his family – wishing him a full and speedy recovery.”<\/p>\n
Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Conservative leader, tweeted: “So many people will be wishing Alex Ferguson well and sending their thoughts to his family tonight.”<\/p>\n
Everton manager Sam Allardyce said: “It is tragic. I am going to find out how he is as soon as I possibly can. Obviously I knew it was extremely serious when I knew his son Darren didn’t attend his own game at Doncaster today.<\/p>\n
“I hope he is in good hands and I hope the operation is a major success because as a personal friend…I hope he has a full recovery.”<\/p>\n
Ashley Young, whom Ferguson brought to Old Trafford in 2011, said on Twitter: “Gutted to hear the news tonight about Sir Alex. Don’t really know what else to say other than thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Boss.”<\/p>\n
Mike Phelan, who played under Ferguson for United and later served as his assistant manager, said on Twitter: “#SirAlex You’ve won more than most and if anyone can you can boss.”<\/p>\n