Former ManU Manager Alex Ferguson "is in a serious condition in hospital" after suffering a brain hemorrhage on Saturday, according to Martha Kelner of the London GUARDIAN. He underwent emergency surgery "for a bleed on the brain." This "was said to have been successful" and his family was at his bedside as he began his recovery. ManU said in a statement, "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." The 76-year-old was first taken by ambulance from his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, to Macclesfield district hospital at 9am. He was "subsequently transferred, with a police escort, to Salford Royal hospital." Ferguson is "famously private" and has been married to his wife, Cathy, since '66. Together they have three sons: Mark, Darren and Jason. ManU players past and present took to social media to "express their shock about Saturday’s news and offer their best wishes." Current captain Michael Carrick tweeted, "Absolutely devastated to hear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Be strong Boss." David Beckham wrote on Instagram, "Keep fighting Boss. Sending prayers and love to Cathy and the whole family" (GUARDIAN, 5/6). Below are a number of social media posts wishing Ferguson well:
