Sir Alex Ferguson in intensive care following brain haemorrhage as former Manchester United boss recovers from surgery

Standard Sport6 May 2018

Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage, his former club Manchester United have announced. The procedure has apparently gone "very well" but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.

The 76-year-old, who was at Old Trafford last Sunday to lead a presentation in honour of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, won 49 trophies as a manger including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.

Ferguson's son, Doncaster manager Darren, missed his side's final game of the League One season against Wigan due to "family reasons".

Rovers announced just prior to kick-off on Saturday that their boss would not be in attendance at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Sir Alex alongside Arsene Wenger on Sunday
Man Utd via Getty Images

A club statement read: "Rovers manager Darren Ferguson will not be at Saturday's game due to family reasons.

"(Assistant manager) Gavin Strachan will oversee the final game of the Sky Bet League One season in the manager's absence.

"Darren asks for privacy, and will provide an update through the club during the week."

Ferguson retired in May 2013 after winning 38 trophies during 26 and a half years as manager.

He had a prolific career as a striker in Scotland but it was when he entered management that his true talent in football became clear.

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After transforming St Mirren, Ferguson took over the hot-seat at Aberdeen and guided them to the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983, beating Real Madrid in the final.

Ron Atkinson's sacking led to Ferguson taking over at Old Trafford in November 1986. Success did not come immediately, and football folklore has it that Ferguson was nearly shown the door himself before an FA Cup triumph in 1990 paved the way for an unprecedented two decades of glory.

The highlight was United's treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 1999, and he went on to achieve more European glory in 2008 as well as 13 league titles.

David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram of him signing a contract as a teenager alongside Ferguson, accompanied by the message: "Keep fighting Boss.. Sending prayers and love to Cathy and the whole family x manchesterunited"

Former United striker Wayne Rooney wrote on Twitter: "Get well soon Boss. Thoughts with all the family at this sad time. £AlexFerguson"

United club captain Michael Carrick said on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated tohear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are

with him and his family. Be strong Boss."

In a statement Manchester United added that the Scotsman's family have asked for privacy in the matter.

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