The 84-year-old was taken to hospital via ambulance after a sudden bout of sickness.
Football fans have rallied around Sir Alex Ferguson after the legend was rushed to hospital before the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash.
The former Manchester United and Aberdeen FC boss was expected to take in the Red Devils’ clash with Liverpool on Sunday. However, the 84-year-old was taken to hospital via ambulance after a sudden bout of sickness.
The move is just a precaution, according to Mail Online, and there is optimism that he will soon be recovering at home. It is understood the ordeal was not considered an emergency situation.
Following the news of his ordeal, fans have flocked to social media to offer the star their well wishes.
X user Adesh Shukla wrote on the platform: “Wishing a speedy recovery to Sir Alex Ferguson. Football aside, he’s a true legend of the game, and everyone will be hoping it’s nothing serious and that he’s back to full health soon.”
Sirls posted: “Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson, we are all with you.”
Another user wrote: “A true legend of the game, wishing Sir Alex Ferguson strength and a full, speedy recovery. Football owes him so much.”
Another added: “I wish you well Sir Alex Ferguson. Quick recovery!”
Another X user commented: “Get well soon, legend.”
A source indicated that Sir Alex is doing “OK”, having sought precautionary medical attention ahead of the 3.30pm kick-off. Ferguson, a regular attendee at matches both home and away, was pictured on social media meeting guests at the ground before he started feeling unwell.
It is understood he was initially assessed in the tunnel area of the ground before being transported to hospital. Glasgow-born Ferguson suffered a serious health scare in 2018 following a brain haemorrhage. The star recovered after undergoing successful surgery.
Speaking about the scare in the 2021 film ‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’, he said: “There were five brain haemorrhages that day. Three died. Two survived. You know you are lucky.”
Ferguson was the mastermind of the most successful period in United history. Taking over in 1986, he remained in charge until his retirement in 2013. United won 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups and two Champions League titles during his time at the helm.
Ferguson has continued to be a prominent figure at the club since his retirement. He regularly appears at both home and away games to watch his former side. He was also handed an ambassadorial role at the club but saw that brought to an end by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he attempted to cut costs at the club.
Ratcliffe said: “I sat down with Alex, just the two of us in the room. And I said, ‘Look, the club isn’t where you may think it is. It is spending more than it’s earning and we’re going to finish up in some difficulties. Honestly, we can’t really afford to continue to pay you £2m a year.
“I said, ‘I’m going to leave it with you, let you have a think about it.’ It was very grown up. Maybe a little bit grumpy at the beginning, but he got it. He came back three days later, after talking to his son and said, ‘Fine, I’m going to step away from it. My decision.’” Ratcliffe added: “I think it reflects really well on Alex because he put the club before himself.”
Ferguson heartbreakingly lost his wife Cathy in 2023. The pair were married for 57 years.
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