Sir Alex Ferguson speaks for the first time after undergoing brain surgery
Football
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Mirror
| Jul 26, 2018
Sir Alex Ferguson has been seen for the first time after undergoing emergency brain surgery in a heartwarming video message.
The Manchester United legend was taken to hospital for life-saving surgery for a brain haemorrhage on May 5.
Messages of support poured in across the world from fans, players and managers alike.
Ferguson, 76, was placed in an induced coma and was released from hospital last month.
United posted a video on their Twitter account featuring a special message from the legendary manager, who appeared in good health.
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"Just a quick message, first of all, to thank the medical staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra Hospitals," Ferguson said.
"Believe me, without those people, who gave me such great care, I would not be sitting here today.
"Thank you from me and my family, thank you very much.
"It has made me feel so humble, as have all the messages from all over the world, wishing me the best.
"The good wishes do resonate very strongly with me so thank you for that support you have given me."
The Scot retired from management in 2013 but is a regular in the stands at Old Trafford.
And he plans to return to the Theatre of Dreams during the upcoming campaign.
He added: "Lastly, I will be back later in the season to watch the team. In the meantime, all the best to Jose and the players. Thank you very much."
Fergie's message in full
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’s made me feel so humble, as all the messages I’ve 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’ve given me.
And lastly, I’ll be back later in the season to watch the team. And in the meantime, all the best to Jose and the players. Thank you very much.