EPL: Famed manager Ferguson suffers brain hemorrhage
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND— Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in intensive care after emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage on Saturday amid an outpouring of affection and get-well messages from across football.
Since retiring from United after almost 27 years in charge in 2013, the 76-year-old Ferguson has continued to attend matches at Old Trafford and participate in coaching initiatives.
“Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain hemorrhage,” United said in a statement. “The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimize his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.”
The most successful manager in British football history, Fergu- son has appeared in good health since ending his intense direct involvement in coaching. The Scot had surgery to fit a pacemaker in 2004 after a heart irregularity was discovered and had a hip operation five years ago shortly after retiring from United.
Alongside a picture of him signing a contract as a youngster, former United midfielder David Beckham wrote on Instagram: “Keep fighting Boss. Sending prayers and love to (wife) Cathy and the whole family.”
Ferguson, who joined United in 1986 from Aberdeen, won 13 Premier League titles to take the club’s haul of English championship crowns to a record 20. He also triumphed twice in the Champions League.