Tributes pour in as Ferguson fights for life after brain surgery
MESSAGES of support continued to pour in as legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson fought for his life yesterday following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.
Considered the most successful manager in the history of British football, Ferguson won 38 major trophies in just over 26 years in charge of Manchester United, including 13 Premier League titles and the Uefa Champions League twice.
It is a measure of the Scot’s success on the pitch, and his stature off it that tributes poured in from around the world of sport, and beyond, to wish the 76year-old a speedy recovery after he underwent surgery on Saturday.
“Everyone at AC Milan wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery,” said a statement by the seven-time European champions on their official Twitter page early yesterday morning.
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, who is on the verge of leading the Turin giants to a seventh successive Serie A crown, said: “Stay strong Ferguson.”
News of Ferguson’s operation was made public by United in a statement that appeared to be cautiously optimistic about his prospects for recovery.
“Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage,” the statement said on Saturday.
“The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.”