Alarm went this morning and he was the first thing I thought of.
Genuinely feels like one of the family.
Genuinely feels like one of the family.
Fergie!
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Exactly the same here mate.
This is heart-breaking stuff.
This man, who has given us so much through the good times and bad of our respective lives may go out like this. It's just so unfair.
This man, who has given us so much through the good times and bad of our respective lives may go out like this. It's just so unfair.
This is pretty hard news. It is hard to describe the impact he had in all our lives without knowing any of us, the happy emotions he has given us through his teams. Manchester United is more like a family for most of us and he has been the head of that family for years now.
I am pretty sure Sir Alex will get through this. He has been a fighter all through his life and he will fight the hell out of this one as well. Here's to watching his smiling face again sitting in our stands
I am pretty sure Sir Alex will get through this. He has been a fighter all through his life and he will fight the hell out of this one as well. Here's to watching his smiling face again sitting in our stands
Goosebumps.
He won't.
Shocking night's sleep, and his well being was the first thought in my head as I woke this morning. Apart from the birth of my daughter this man has given me the happiest nights of my life.
Please keep on fighting.
Please keep on fighting.
This is really touching, like a boy written to his dad.Boss, I learn with you to win whatever happens, so now I demand you: win, win, win, win! Please!!!!!! You are the best I ever known, as a person, as a manager. Can’t wait to see you again!!!! My best wishes boss! Get well soon!!!!! Please!!!!!!!@manchesterunited
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It's great to see how much impact SAF had on football when clubs and players from every corner of the world sends wishes. Hopefully we will see him back at Old trafford in no time.
Same literally woke up a second ago and first thing I did was check.
Same here
Still don't know what to say 
Couldn't sleep. Up early looking for news and reading the amazing wishes and tributes through blurry eyes.
Praying for you along with most of the football family … GET WELL SOON!
Couldn't sleep. Up early looking for news and reading the amazing wishes and tributes through blurry eyes.
Praying for you along with most of the football family … GET WELL SOON!
Any updates?
The guy gave me more joy than anyone else in this world. Not having him around is not something I'm ready for. Please recover and live till you're 150 Fergie
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No more so far today morning. I imagine there wont be any for the next couple of days, as some posters have pointed out the next 48 hours are crucial. Get well SAF
I think we're in the "no news is good news" phase for a couple of days.
My first thought of the day was how his night went.
Long road ahead. Positive thoughts for SAF and his family.
Come on Sir Alex, you’ve got this.
Long road ahead. Positive thoughts for SAF and his family.
Come on Sir Alex, you’ve got this.
This news reminds and terrifies me that he is a human being. In my mind, I thought he would always be there watching the team like I do till I die or something. It is hard to explain what I thought of him.
I'm really struggling
He's a mythical figure honestly.
I just hope for the best and we can see him watching the team in the stands again.
Thoughts and prayers for Sir Alex
He United us all. No matter what religion, gender, age, nationality. You saw Fergie on the touchline and you had this instant connection with him.
That was a very long night shift was checking the caf for news every chance I got keep fighting boss.
Get well soon Sir Alex!!
No updates?
He is the greatest
Created some of the best memories in my life!
He is from Govan , he know how to fight.
Get well soon boss!
Created some of the best memories in my life!
He is from Govan , he know how to fight.
Get well soon boss!
Didn't sleep that great last night like many posters I'm sure, I can't stop thinking about it. Constantly checking for updates. I can't believe people are continuing to post about transfers etc. that's the last thing on my mind right now.
I would sincerely hope so. Same thing happened to my father-in-law. He wasn't a pretty picture immediately after the op but rest and strict convalesence were of the essence. He is back to normal. SAF will be too!
Yes he's the greatest United manager ever and probably the greatest football manager ever, gave us years and years of the best football we could have asked for. But this is not about football. He's a husband and father and grandfather first. Thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
The ultimate Fergie Time coming up.
When the chips are down, you always pull through.
Get well soon SAF
When the chips are down, you always pull through.
Get well soon SAF
The most odd thing is I realize now SAF is very similar to a hockey coach we used to have for Vancouver in the NHL. His name was Pat Quinn and he passed a few years ago. His persona was nearly identical to Sir Alex despite the difference in both sports, history, cultures etc.
There was even a “Pat Quinn Way” named in honour right downtown in front of the arena http://vancouversun.com/news/staff-...council-officially-approves-pat-quinn-way/amp and a very touching statue is outside the arena as well as a bench where you can sit beside Pat https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-reveals-pat-quinn-statue/c-286920334. He was Canadian but has Irish decent as well and was an old school guy. Like SAF, all the players loved him and he too was a gentle giant who everyone would tune in to and listen.https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/pat-quinn-loved-hockey-people-around/
It’s somewhat freaky how similar both are now that I’ve thought of it. For boss’s sake, we’re all hoping he sticks around longer having earned and deserved every bit to.
Keep fighting!
There was even a “Pat Quinn Way” named in honour right downtown in front of the arena http://vancouversun.com/news/staff-...council-officially-approves-pat-quinn-way/amp and a very touching statue is outside the arena as well as a bench where you can sit beside Pat https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-reveals-pat-quinn-statue/c-286920334. He was Canadian but has Irish decent as well and was an old school guy. Like SAF, all the players loved him and he too was a gentle giant who everyone would tune in to and listen.https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/pat-quinn-loved-hockey-people-around/
It’s somewhat freaky how similar both are now that I’ve thought of it. For boss’s sake, we’re all hoping he sticks around longer having earned and deserved every bit to.
Keep fighting!
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No-one outside of my immediate family has ever brought more joy to my life than Sir Alex. Come on man, pull through!
Woke up thinking of Sir Alex, I really hope his recovery is going well. Hopefully there's more updates later on today.
I hope everyone here on Redcafe is doing ok, we all need to be as positive as we can
I hope everyone here on Redcafe is doing ok, we all need to be as positive as we can
My gran knew Sir Alex from when he used to play for Dunfermline Athletic, and for years he’d send her a Christmas card, despite never having seen her in years.
There’s a guy in my local pub who was the best man at Ferguson’s wedding.
Not sure in what way the above is relevant, it’s not. But this has really shook me. I hope to god he makes a full recovery.
There’s a guy in my local pub who was the best man at Ferguson’s wedding.
Not sure in what way the above is relevant, it’s not. But this has really shook me. I hope to god he makes a full recovery.
This news genuinely upset me. The thought of not having him around isn't something I'm even prepared to consider.
Really hope he pulls through and we see him at the games again.
It absolutely kills me that the last season he could have seen was this one.
Really hope he pulls through and we see him at the games again.
It absolutely kills me that the last season he could have seen was this one.
Yea exactly. Very difficult time for Cathy and the family.
Didn't sleep until 5:30 am here and opened the news again this morning dreading the worst. Last time i did this was the night (May 8 2013) when the news about his retirement broke through. It's incredible because i feel this pain as if he is from my family.
Hoping the good news will arrive soon. Stay strong boss !
Hoping the good news will arrive soon. Stay strong boss !
Get well soon Boss, lost my Mum suddenly last Sunday so I don’t need anymore sadness in my like!
Looks like we all woke up with the same first thought, how’s the boss? SAF is such a huge presence in our lives. No news is good news today I guess.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong, Boss!
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