Legendary former football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery for a brain haemorrhage after being rushed to hospital amid fears for his health.
The 76-year-old suffered a fall at his Cheshire home as a result, and was quickly taken via an ambulance to Macclesfield district hospital.
The Scotsman was subsequently transferred, with a police escort, to be treated at the Salford Royal where he underwent surgery and now remains in intensive care.
The family of the iconic manager are said to be very pleased with how the operation went, and are hopeful Ferguson can make a full recovery.
A statement from Manchester United read: ‘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.’
Ferguson was present at Old Trafford last weekend as his former club took on Arsenal in what was Arsene Wenger’s final match against his old foe.
