Alex Ferguson opens up about recovery from brain haemorrhage
Ex-Man United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from a brain haemorrhage, recalling the fear and uncertainty he experienced after undergoing emergency surgery in 2018. The former Manchester United gaffer suffered the haemorrhage in May 2018 and returned to Old Trafford four months later to watch United face Wolves in the Read More:…
Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager, has shared his experience of recovering from a brain haemorrhage he suffered in May 2018. The incident occurred during his retirement from management, five years after he had stepped down from his role. Ferguson's recovery was a challenging process, as he lost his voice immediately following the surgery.
It took months for him to regain his ability to speak, with the help of a therapist who employed exercises such as asking him to write down the names of various birds, animals, and rivers. Despite the initial fear and uncertainty, Ferguson returned to Old Trafford four months after his surgery to watch Manchester United play Wolves in the Premier League.
When he took his seat in the directors' box, he was accompanied by his wife Cathy, who was visibly emotional. Ferguson's wife, Cathy, recalled that she had been on the verge of tears while sitting next to her husband.
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