Manchester United
Alex Ferguson, the former Scottish coach who underwent emergency surgery last Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, has been discharged from intensive care, Manchester United announced on Wednesday.
"Sir Alex has been moved out of intensive care and will continue his rehabilitation in a regular hospital ward. His family have been overwhelmed by the level of support and good wishes, but continue to request privacy as he enters the next stage of his recovery," the Old Trafford team reported in a statement on their website.
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Sir Alex Ferguson, 76, the most important coach in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery last weekend for a brain haemorrhage and, as reported in recent days in the UK, is now conscious and able to speak.
The Scottish coach is being treated at Salford Royal Hospital in Manchester, where he has been in intensive care until Wednesday, four days after the operation.
Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient. His family are pleased with the level of support and good wishes, but continue to request privacy as it will be vital during this next stage of his recovery.
Ferguson led Manchester United to 38 titles - including 13 Premier League, two Champions League, five FA Cups and one Club World Cup - in 26 years in charge, before leaving in May 2013.
His last public appearance was on April 29 at Old Trafford, when he presented a plaque to Frenchman Arsene Wenger, coach of Arsenal, in recognition of his work with the London-based team, which he will leave at the end of the current season.