Fully Fit Alex Ferguson Speaks Publicly First Time Since Surgery
Ferguson underwent an emergency surgery on 5 May 2018 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson thanked the hospital staff who saved his life as he spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday since he suffered a brain haemorrhage and underwent emergency surgery in early May.
The 76-year-old Scot had collapsed at his home and was rushed to Macclesfield district hospital. He was then taken to another hospital in Salford where he was operated on on 5 May 2018.
In the video message, 76-year-old Alex Ferguson looked healthy and sounded well during the 48 second video message released by Manchester United in which he also pledged to watch Jose Mourinho’s side play live during the upcoming football season.
"Hello. Just a quick message, first of all to thank the medical staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals," Ferguson said in a video on Thursday in his first public appearance since recovering.
"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's made me feel so humble, as have all the messages I've received 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've given me."
Ferguson had appeared on the Old Trafford pitch only days before he suffered the brain injury, presenting former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with a commemorative trophy.
"I'll be back later in the season to watch the team," Ferguson said. "In the meantime, all the best to Jose and the players. Thank you very much."
Ferguson spent a few days in intensive care at Salford Royal Hospital after he was rushed into hospital. He subsequently remained an in-patient for a fortnight ahead of a return home in early June since when the Scot has continued his recovery in private.
Ferguson was United manager from 1986 to 2013, winning the Champions League twice, the Premier League 13 times and five FA Cups.
Reacting to Ferguson’s video message, many former and current Manchester United took to Twitter to express their happiness.
Former United and England striker Wayne Rooney, tweeted: “Brilliant to see,” while Marcus Rashford, a member of the current squad, posted: “Looking well Sir Alex.”
(With inputs from Reuters)
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