MANCHESTER: Messages of support poured in for Alex Ferguson after the legendary former Manchester United manager was left fighting for his life following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage on Saturday. "Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage," the statement said. Away from football, Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, tweeted: "My thoughts are with Alex Ferguson and his family - wishing him a full and speedy recovery." But the death of his wife's twin sister in 2012 provided Ferguson with what he later wrote was a "watershed moment. Prior to arriving at Old Trafford, Ferguson, enjoyed considerable success as manager of Aberdeen, helping interrupt Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers' Old Firm dominance of Scottish football.

Source: Bangkok Post May 05, 2018 22:18 UTC