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 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…