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Alex Ferguson recalls difficult recovery from brain haemorrhage

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reflected on his recovery from a 2018 brain haemorrhage, recalling temporary loss of speech and the emotional challenge of returning to Old Trafford.

By Babatunde Ademola Fadewo

1 min read 2 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered in May 2018, describing the early stages after emergency surgery as frightening. Ferguson recalled temporarily losing his ability to speak and undergoing therapy to help restore his speech.
The former United boss said therapists used exercises involving names of animals, birds and rivers as part of his rehabilitation. Four months after the surgery, Ferguson returned to Old Trafford for a Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, where supporters gave him a standing ovation.
Now approaching his 85th birthday, Ferguson says he is feeling well despite some minor injuries. He has also revisited his football career in his new book, “Games of My Life”, which examines 21 significant matches from his playing and managerial years.

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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reflected on his recovery from a 2018 brain haemorrhage, recalling temporary loss of speech and the emotional challenge of returning to Old Trafford. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered in May 2018, describing the early stages after...

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  • Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reflected on his recovery from a 2018 brain haemorrhage, recalling temporary loss of speech and the emotional challenge of returning to Old Trafford.
  • Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered in May 2018, describing the early stages after emergency surgery as frightening.
  • Ferguson recalled temporarily losing his ability to speak and undergoing therapy to help restore his speech.The former United boss said therapists used exercises involving names of animals, birds and rivers as part of his rehabilitation.
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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reflected on his recovery from a 2018 brain haemorrhage, recalling temporary loss of speech and the emotional challenge of returning to Old Trafford. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered in May 2018, describing the early stages after...

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October 2, 2026

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