Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager widely regarded as one of football’s greatest, has shared details of his recovery following a serious brain haemorrhage in 2018. The 84-year-old underwent emergency surgery and faced significant challenges in regaining his speech and mobility.

Ferguson, who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013 and won 13 Premier League titles, revealed that he lost his ability to speak after the haemorrhage, describing the experience as “frightening.” He recounted how therapists helped him recover by engaging him in exercises such as writing down names of birds, animals, and rivers to restore his speech.

Remarkably, just four months after the surgery, Ferguson returned to Old Trafford to watch his former club play Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, an emotional moment shared with his late wife Cathy, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 84. Reflecting on the occasion, Ferguson admitted to BBC Breakfast that he was terrified and not comfortable, though his wife found the experience “fantastic.”

In conjunction with his ongoing recovery, Ferguson is set to release a new book, *Games of My Life*, which highlights 21 significant matches from his playing and managerial career. The book also touches on personal milestones, including his early days playing for Govan High School and Scotland youth teams. Ferguson credits these formative experiences for shaping his successful career.

Before achieving managerial success, Ferguson faced setbacks as a player, including a difficult period at St Johnstone, where he struggled for first-team opportunities. At one point, he considered quitting football altogether and moving to Canada, even going so far as to complete sponsorship paperwork without informing his parents.

Now feeling well and regularly attending Manchester United matches, Ferguson remains closely connected to the club he helped transform into a dominant force in English and European football over two decades.