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Sir Alex Ferguson seriously ill, rushed to hospital in ambulance
Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill. COURTESY PHOTO
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- Former football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly been rushed to hospital amid fears for his health.
Former football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly been rushed to hospital amid fears for his health.
An ambulance was called to Ferguson's home in Cheshire at about 9am on Saturday and took him to Macclesfield district hospital.
It is reported the Scotsman was subsequently transferred, with a police escort, to be treated at the Salford Royal.
A statement from Manchester United read: '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.'
His son, Doncaster manager Darren Ferguson had to miss out on his side's final fixture of the League One campaign on Saturday due to a "severe family issue."
Rovers ended their season at home to League One leaders Wigan, though the manager had more pressing matters to attend to and rightly put the football on the back burner.
Ferguson, who's father is legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex, informed bosses at Rovers he would be unable to take charge of the season finale.
A statement on the official club website read: 'Darren asks for privacy, and will provide an update through the club during the week.'
