Sir Alex Ferguson

by **worcester_ccfc** » Sun May 03, 2026 3:02 pm

Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford before the Manchester United vs Liverpool game.

Sky Sports News understands he is conscious and has had precautionary checks.

Sir Alex, 84, is a regular at Manchester United games both home and away, having managed the team for 27 seasons and over 1500 games until his retirement in 2013.

He then served as an ambassador for the club until 2025.

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by **worcester_ccfc** » Sun May 03, 2026 3:03 pm

Best wishes to him, I'm sure everyone would agree he's a legend of football.

Hopefully it's nothing too serious and he makes a speedy recovery.

by **TopCat CCFC** » Mon May 04, 2026 11:16 pm

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be recovering after being taken to hospital ahead of the match against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

A source has indicated to the Press Association that the 84-year-old is “OK”, having sought precautionary medical attention ahead of the 3.30pm kick-off.

Ferguson, a regular attendee at matches both home and away, was pictured on social media meeting guests at the ground before he started feeling unwell.

It is understood he was initially assessed in the tunnel area of the ground before being transported to hospital.