Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson discusses his recovery from a 2018 brain haemorrhage and his new book, 'Games of My Life'. The book details 21 defining matches from his career, reflecting on his journey from Glasgow to football stardom.
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Ferguson is a globally recognized figure in sports history, and his personal health journey and reflections offer insight into the life of one of football's most successful managers.
Figure caption, Ferguson on Man Utd return, St Johnstone and Class of 92
"I was terrified," says Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the fiercest, most explosive and most decorated managers in football history.
The legendary former Manchester United boss is recalling the day he returned to Old Trafford for the first time after suffering a brain haemorrhage in May 2018.
Four months after emergency surgery, Ferguson - famous for his 'hairdryer treatment' when United dominated English football - was back to watch his beloved club take on Wolves in the Premier League.
The man responsible for making the dreams of United fans around the world come true for once was unsure of the reception he would receive from supporters.
"I wish I could say I was comfortable. I wasn't," Ferguson tells BBC Breakfast.
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