Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had emergency surgery today (May 5) for a brain haemorrhage.
BBC News is reporting that the 76-year-old had to undergo the emergency surgery which is said to have "gone very well."
Manchester United football club tweeted: "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."
Ferguson's son, Darren Ferguson who is manager of Doncaster Rovers, missed his team's match which happened this afternoon.
His reprentative said in a statement: "Darren asks for privacy, and will provide an update through the club during the week" (via Manchester Evening News).
The senior Ferguson led Manchester United as manager for 26 years before retiring in May 2013 and was last seen at Old Trafford, the team's home ground, last Sunday (April 29) where he was on hand to present Arsenal's Arsene Wenger with a commemorative trophy.
Twitter was flooded with well wishes for Ferguson after the news broke;
This evening, everybody at Chelsea FC sends our best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery.— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018
May God preserve Sir Alex Ferguson the Greatest Living Scotsman #FergieTimePlease— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) May 5, 2018
The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following news that he underwent emergency surgery today pic.twitter.com/rvRWDrUM8h— Premier League (@premierleague) May 5, 2018
Manchester United have confirmed that Alex Ferguson has undergone brain surgery and is recovering well. Wish him all the best.— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) May 5, 2018
Every single one of us, loves Alex Ferguson.— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) May 5, 2018
Shocked at the news of Sir Alex Ferguson. Hopefully the fact the procedure went very well is a good sign for his recovery.— Kristan Heneage (@KHeneage) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #CelticFC wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/aRmZZyRPAq— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 5, 2018
Shocked to hear Alex Ferguson is in a serious condition in hospital with a brain haemorrhage and due emergency surgery tonight. Really hope he pulls through! A true legend of the game 🙏 @ManUtd #ferguson— Nicholas Bieber (@NickBieberHP) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Sevilla FC wants to send their best wishes and strength to those close to Sir Alex Ferguson at such a difficult time. If there's anyone out there with the spirit to pull through it's Sir Alex. Fuerza!— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 5, 2018
Hope Alex Ferguson is going to be ok. Reports of a brain hemorrhage. One of the greatest men to ever walk the planet. pic.twitter.com/XKP0G5u9Te— Dave Z Photography (@DaveZ_uk) May 5, 2018
So many people will be wishing Alex Ferguson well and sending their thoughts to his family tonight. https://t.co/6g9C8yV8fv— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonMSP) May 5, 2018
Wish Sir Alex Ferguson a quick recovery, and do what he was the best at, win this battle and manipulate the time, get well soon sir!— Eslam Magdy (@eslammagdy) May 5, 2018
— Pangeran ⚜ (@pangeransiahaan) May 5, 2018
There’s no one better. There’s no one greater. pic.twitter.com/LiEoWcepsD— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) May 5, 2018
I’ve never met Sir Alex Ferguson, but the impact and influence he’s had on my life is enormous. As is true for football fans everywhere. Here’s hoping there’s plenty of Fergie time left.— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) May 5, 2018
I'm an @Arsenal but none the less grew up admiring Alex Ferguson, he is a winner! Sending love and blessings to him and his family. I hope he is ok 🙏🏼 #Legend https://t.co/yvndpwKZmW— Henry Joseph-Grant (@speirin) May 5, 2018
Wishing Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery. One of Glasgow's finest sons.— Liam O'Hare (@Liam_O_Hare) May 5, 2018
Olympic Gold and European Gold hockey medallist Sam Queck also shared some memories with the footballing legend.
"Terrible news emerging about Sir Alex Ferguson. I was lucky enough to meet him at Anfield last month & we shared a brief conversation," she tweeted.Terrible news emerging about Sir Alex Ferguson.— Samantha Quek (@SamanthaQuek) May 5, 2018
I was lucky enough to meet him at Anfield last month & we shared a brief conversation. He was a true gent.
My thoughts are with his family & I wish him the very best with his recovery.
From a Red to a Red Devil, ‘Get well soon!’
"He was a true gent. My thoughts are with his family & I wish him the very best with his recovery. From a Red to a Red Devil, 'Get well soon!'"
Gary Lineker also shared a message for the legend. He wrote: "Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best."
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