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Sir Alex Ferguson Is Now Out Of Intensive Care Following Brain Haemorrhage

Sir Alex Ferguson Is Now Out Of Intensive Care Following Brain Haemorrhage

Manchester United announced the news in a statement on Twitter

Jess Hardiman

Jess Hardiman

Sir Alex Ferguson is now out of intensive care, following his emergency surgery last weekend.

Manchester United announced the news in a statement on Twitter, saying: "Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient.

"His family have been overwhelmed by the level of support and good wishes but continue to request privacy as this will be vital during this next stage of recovery."

Ferguson was rushed to hospital at the weekend to receive 'emergency surgery' for a brain haemorrhage.

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An ambulance was reportedly called to his Cheshire home at 9am on Saturday, before he was taken to Macclesfield District Hospital. He was then transferred to Salford Royal Hospital, accompanied by a police escort.

After his surgery, a Manchester United spokesperson explained that the procedure had gone 'very well' gone 'very well'.

The spokesperson said: "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.

"Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes."

In a later tweet, the club also wished Ferguson a 'comfortable, speedy recovery'.

Football fans, players and managers across the globe have been passing messages of love and support to the Manchester United great.

Ex-England captain David Beckham posted a heartfelt picture on Instagram from his early days at the club with the caption: "Keep fighting Boss.. Sending prayers and love to Cathy and the whole family x @manchesterunited".

Ryan Giggs told BBC Wales: "Now is the time to pray and hope he can make a full recovery. He has been the biggest influence in my career, both on and off the pitch.

"I know the operation has been a success - but he is a fighter and that is what makes me think that he will be able to make a recovery."

Instagram/David Beckham

England defender Phil Jones added: "He's taken me under his wing like a father and it was shocking. It's sad, but I know his character and I know he has that fight in him.

"He is such a legend in my eyes. He is the one who brought me to the club and gave me that opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world."

Michael Carrick, who played under Fergie for seven years told Sky Sports: "The whole football world is incredible but outside of that as well, from all corners of the globe and different walks of life, people have shown their support.

"That's the effect he had on people. It was the effect he had on everyone. He means a lot to me, as he does to this club.

"We were all praying for him and thinking of him, Cathy and the family. It's a tough time for everyone but I'm thinking positive and hoping he will pull through."

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Topics: UK News, News