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| Sir Alex Ferguson speaks publicly for first time since brain surgery in May | Sir Alex Ferguson speaks publicly for first time since brain surgery in May |
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| Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken publicly for the first time since undergoing emergency brain surgery in May. | Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken publicly for the first time since undergoing emergency brain surgery in May. |
| The former Manchester United manager, who has been recovering at home for nearly two months, thanked medical staff in a video message released by the club. The 76-year-old also revealed he intends to be back at Old Trafford to watch United in the coming season. | |
| Ferguson said: “Hello. Just a quick message first of all to thank the medical staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals. Believe me, without those people who gave me such great care I would not be sitting here today. So, thank you from me and my family. Thank you very much. | Ferguson said: “Hello. Just a quick message first of all to thank the medical staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals. Believe me, without those people who gave me such great care I would not be sitting here today. So, thank you from me and my family. Thank you very much. |
| “It has made me feel so humble, as have all the messages I have had from all over the world, wishing me the best, and the good wishes do resonate very, very strongly with me. So thank you for that support you have given me. | “It has made me feel so humble, as have all the messages I have had from all over the world, wishing me the best, and the good wishes do resonate very, very strongly with me. So thank you for that support you have given me. |
| “And lastly, I will be back later in the season to watch the team. In the meantime, all the best to José [Mourinho] and the players. Thank you very much.” | “And lastly, I will be back later in the season to watch the team. In the meantime, all the best to José [Mourinho] and the players. Thank you very much.” |
| Ferguson underwent emergency surgery for a bleed on the brain in May, receiving treatment on an intensive care ward at Salford Royal for three days before continuing his rehabilitation as an inpatient. He was released from hospital four weeks later, in early June. | Ferguson underwent emergency surgery for a bleed on the brain in May, receiving treatment on an intensive care ward at Salford Royal for three days before continuing his rehabilitation as an inpatient. He was released from hospital four weeks later, in early June. |
| The Scot looked well as he spoke directly to the camera during the video message, which was tweeted by the club. | |
| Ferguson, who retired in 2013, won 38 trophies during a 26-year spell in charge of United, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. | |
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