Ryan Giggs hopeful of full recovery for stricken mentor Alex Ferguson

Ryan GiggsManchester Uniteds most decorated player Ryan Giggs is hopeful his legendary former manager Alex Ferguson will make a full recovery from emergency surgery on a brain haemorrhage Considered the most successful manager in the history of British football Ferguson 76 won 38 trophies in just over 26 years in charge of United including 13 Premier League titles and the Champions League twice before retiring in 2013 United have offered no update on Fergusons condition since saying a procedure on the haemorrhage on Saturday had gone very well but that a period of intensive care is needed to optimise his recovery Wales manager Giggs was part of all 13 of Fergusons titlewinning sides in a 24year playing career at Old TraffordNow is the time to pray and hope he can make a full recovery Giggs told BBC Wales He has been the biggest influence in my career both on and off the pitch I know the operation has been a success but he is a fighter and that is what makes me think that he will be able to make a recovery United defender Phil Jones is also positive on Fergusons chances of making a full recovery despite admitting to being devastated by the news of his ill health I am just devastated absolutely devastated said Jones who was signed for United by Ferguson in 2011 He is such a legend in my eyes He is the one who brought me to the club and gave me that opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world Hes taken me under his wing like a father and it was shockingIts sad but I know his character I know he has that fight in him Hopefully hell recover well United midfielder Juan Mata admitted news of Fergusons condition had a huge impact on the current squad This circumstance has had a huge impact on Manchester United as you can imagine Mata wrote in his blog All of us are united right now wishing Sir Alex a speedy recovery He has been a unique and fundamental figure in the football world over the last few decadesUnited thanked the many wellwishers including the likes of rival managers Arsene Wenger Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp who spoke of their admiration for Ferguson As well as being uppermost in the thoughts of our own players past and present Sir Alex has been the subject of many warm and touching comments from other clubs governing bodies and individuals in the beautiful game United said in a statement on SundayStrong manWenger enjoyed a long and at times fractious rivalry with Ferguson as they battled for Premier League supremacy in the first decade of the Frenchmans 22year reign in charge of Arsenal However they later became friends and with Wenger leaving Arsenal at the end of the season Ferguson presented the his old adversary with a memento on his final visit to Uniteds Old Trafford ground just last weekend I was with him on the pitch last week I went to see him in the box after the game and he looked in perfect shape said Wenger after his final home game as Arsenal bossHe told me he is doing a lot of exercise and he looked very happy but that kind of accident can happen We wish him all well and to recover very quickly He is a strong man and an optimistic man Sunday saw runaway winners Manchester City receive the Premier League trophy But local rivalries were forgotten as a banner was held aloft by City fans reading Football aside get well Fergie as supporters spilled onto the pitch at fulltime of a scoreless draw with Huddersfield All the Manchester City fans in the stadium you cannot find one person who does not wish the best for an amazing person said City boss Guardiola Ferguson famously described his mission upon joining United from Aberdeen in 1986 as knocking Liverpool off their perchHe duly did so as United overtook Liverpool as the most successful side in English domestic football When I heard the news yesterday I really couldnt believe this could happen He is absolutely the boss said Liverpool manager Klopp after his sides 10 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday I wish him the best Chelsea manager Antonio Conte added I have had the chance to know him and his wife I understand that this is a special person Not a normal person A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain following the rupture of a blood vessel which can be caused by elevated blood pressure aneurysms or physical trauma Operations to relieve the pressure of excess blood in the brain as has been the case with Ferguson are crucial if sufferers are to avoid brain damage or even deathCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever