Sir Alex Ferguson is recovering after surgery for a brain haemorrhage
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery on Saturday night.
The 76-year-old has undergone treatment after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
The procedure has gone "very well", according to a statement tweeted by Manchester United last night.
However, he needs a "period of intensive care to aid his recovery".
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.
Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018
He managed Manchester United between 1986 and 2013.
Friends and former colleagues from the football world lined up to wish Ferguson a speedy recovery.
Wayne Rooney urged him to "get well soon Boss".
Get well soon Boss. Thoughts with all the family at this sad time. #AlexFerguson
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 5, 2018
David Beckham a picture of himself and Ferguon on Instagrm, writing "Keep fighting Boss.. Sending prayers and love to Cathy and the whole family x".
Cristiano Ronaldo also paid tribute to Ferguson, tweeting: "Be strong, Boss!"
My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Be strong, Boss! pic.twitter.com/kmih28Xpsq
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 5, 2018
Ex Arsenal defender Sol Campbell said "we all know you can pull through!"
Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson we all know you can pull through!
— Sol Campbell (@SolManOfficial) May 5, 2018
Jimmy Bullard said Ferguson would beat the condition the way he had beaten opposing sides throughout his career.
Sir Alex Ferguson found a way to beat every opposition – you can beat this one – thoughts with the ultimate Gaffer. #SirAlex
— Jimmy Bullard (@jimmybullard) May 5, 2018
Even Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell added his best wishes.
I wish Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy and full recovery. A brilliant manager and a good man, who won the respect of all of us football supporters worldwide.
— John McDonnell MP (@johnmcdonnellMP) May 6, 2018
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