“Be strong boss”: Tributes flood in for Alex Ferguson following emergency surgery

The iconic Man United boss was hospitalised on Saturday morning.

Floods of tributes and well-wishes have been sent out to Alex Ferguson after he underwent emergency surgery on Saturday. Following news that the former Manchester United manager was rushed to hospital on the morning of 5 May, his well-being was called out for by Premier League players, pundits, teams and even politicians. The 76-year-old was taken to Macclesfield hospital in order to receive surgery for a brain haemorrhage. It has since been confirmed by Manchester United's spokesperson that the procedure went well, but "he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery."

Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.

Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ — Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018

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The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following news that he underwent emergency surgery today pic.twitter.com/rvRWDrUM8h

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 5, 2018

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Everyone at #CelticFC wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/aRmZZyRPAq

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 5, 2018

We are saddened to hear Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken ill. All at West Bromwich Albion wish one of the game's great champions a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/SatrzMCyOb

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 5, 2018