Sir Alex Ferguson is ‘out of intensive care’ after brain haemorrhage, says Manchester United


SIR Alex Ferguson is out of intensive care after suffering a brain haemorrhage, Manchester United has announced.

Ferguson, 76, was rushed to hospital on Saturday but is now in recovery.

Sir Alex Ferguson is now out of intensive care, Manchester United has tweeted
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The legendary United manager, who had a brain haemorrhage, was rushed to hospital on Saturday morning.

His first words as he came out of an induced coma after surgery at Salford Royal Hospital, Gtr Manchester, were: “So, how did Doncaster get on?”

The Scot retired as United manager in May 2013 after winning 38 trophies during 26 years in charge.

Fans of Sir Alex, who managed Man U for 26 years, will be relieved at the news
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In a tweet announcing the good news, Manchester United wrote: “Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient.

“His family have been overwhelmed by the level of support and good wishes but continue to request privacy as this will be vital during this next stage of recovery.”

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