There have been reports of positive progress being made by former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson just days after he underwent brain surgery.
According to the Daily Mail, friends of the Scot say he’s been awake and talking with doctors following an emergency operation on a brain haemorrhage that left United supporters and indeed the whole footballing world in something of a panic over the weekend.
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One of the greatest managers and characters to ever grace this sport, Ferguson only retired from management five years ago and has remained a regular at Old Trafford and always seemed in good health for a man of his age.
However, the 76-year-old had to be rushed to hospital in the last few days, with the whole footballing community coming together to wish him all the best in his recovery.
The Mail now suggests things are looking positive and this unsurprisingly has United fans and others celebrating the news on Twitter, showing just how much this legendary manager means to everyone.
Great news to hear about Fergie he's awake & speaking?
There's only 1 winner! #SirAlex pic.twitter.com/ypTHzrVUtz
— Connor Hadfield (@ConnorHadfield_) May 7, 2018
Great news about Fergie ???? #SirAlex #ManchesterUnited #comebackking
— Josh Anders (@JDowg92) May 7, 2018
Update on SAF: Sir Alex Ferguson 'is awake and talking to doctors about his results' in an intensive care unit.
Fergie!!! What GREAT NEWS!
What a champion!???????#MUFC #SAF #SirAlexFerguson
— Isiah Madrigal (@Realisiah1) May 7, 2018
Update: Sir Alex Ferguson 'is awake and talking to doctors about his results' in an intensive care unit.
Get in! ???? pic.twitter.com/STGwkTp4vv
— Maxine Kingston (@missmaxineutd) May 7, 2018
Great news. Get well Fergie, we r already missing you. #GGMU #MUFC_FAMILY #mufc https://t.co/nNUlLhv1nJ
— Call Me Pekiro??? (@Pekiro) May 7, 2018
Great News huge relief?#MUFC #Fergie https://t.co/JsA7sTVw73
— John Rainey ?? (@john_rainey) May 7, 2018
Classic Fergie. Always concerned about results. Great news! https://t.co/qLY5mNdplS
— Red (@ThatBoyGiggsy) May 7, 2018
Update: Friends of Sir Alex Ferguson say he is awake and talking about his results. ??
Welcome back. Gaffer #MUFC pic.twitter.com/O1z6JL8IEb
— Ahmed (@ThatsBash) May 7, 2018
Great news about Alex Ferguson if true. Hopefully more positive updates to follow.
— Levi (@TheAlonsoRole) May 7, 2018