Alex Ferguson: De Gea, Lineker among those to send best wishes
Clubs and individuals from across British football have sent their best wishes to the former Manchester United manager, who has undergone emergency surgery.
British football has its collective fingers crossed after the news that Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage on Saturday.
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Manchester United - the club Ferguson led to 38 trophies in a 26-year spell - stated that 'the procedure has gone very well' in a statement. Various players and clubs used social media to sent their support to Ferguson, 76, and his family.
Among those to send their best wishes were Ferguson's former players David De Gea, Michael Carrick, and Peter Schmeichel...
🙏🏼 🙏🏼 Sir Alex
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) May 5, 2018
Absolutely devastated to hear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Be strong Boss xx
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) May 5, 2018
Please🙏 Be strong🙏Win this one🙏
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 5, 2018
All my prayers and thoughts as well are with him and his family!! Be strong boss!!!! 🙏🏽💪🏽 https://t.co/Tbvw2fEhEt
— Chicharito Hernandez (@CH14_) May 5, 2018
We’re all thinking of you, Sir Alex. pic.twitter.com/2K14ZPKFMk
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018
Thoughts and prayers sir alex 🙌🏾
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 5, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best.
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) May 5, 2018
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
Gutted to hear the news about Sir Alex. Stay strong boss. Thoughts are with you and your family 🙏🏽
— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) May 5, 2018