Ferguson family express gratitude

Darren Ferguson has expressed his gratitude for the support he and his family have received since his father Sir Alex suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Ferguson senior, who led Aberdeentoeuropeansuccess before winning 38 trophies in 26 years at Manchester United, underwent emergency surgery after falling ill last Saturday. United announced on Wednesday that their former manager was no longer in intensive care and was being treated as an inpatient.

Darren Ferguson missed his Doncaster side’s final game of the Sky Bet League One season to be at his father’s bedside, and thanked fans of his club and the wider sporting world for their well wishes.

“On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank the huge number of people kind enough to send messages of support during a difficult time,” he told his club’s official website.

“It has been overwhelming to read how many people care and they are thinking of my dad and willing his recovery. I would also like to thank the staff at Macclesfield Hospital and at the Salford Royal who have been truly magnificent.”