Sir Alex Ferguson, 76, in intensive care following brain haemorrhage as David Beckham leads prayers for ex Manchester United boss

Sir Alex has been rushed to hospital [Getty] Sir Alex Ferguson is in intensive care after having emergency surgery to stop a brain haemorrhage on Saturday (5 May 2018). The former Manchester United administrator, 76, suffered a life-threatening bleed and was transferred with a police escort to the Salford Royal hospital. A Manchester United spokesman said earlier: “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone …