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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael Jones

‘Terrified’ Sir Alex Ferguson describes Old Trafford return following brain surgery

  • Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken about his ordeal after suffering a life-threatening brain haemorrhage in 2018, admitting he was terrified.
  • The 84-year-old revealed that he temporarily lost his voice following emergency surgery, describing it as a frightening moment when trying to speak to his grandsons.
  • Ferguson credited a speech therapist with helping him regain his voice through exercises such as writing down the names of animals, birds and rivers.
  • He praised his wife Cathy for guiding him through his recovery and supporting his return to Old Trafford less than four months after the operation.
  • The interview was given in promotion of his new book, Games of My Life, which details 21 defining matches from his playing and managerial career.

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