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Sir Alex Ferguson reveals his biggest fear after suffering brain haemorrhage in 2018

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Sir Alex Ferguson has shown his respect and admiration towards young Marcus Rashford as the 23-year-old's campaign against food poverty gains momentum. (GETTY Images)

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson feared memory loss following a brain haemorrhage

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson feared he would lose his memory after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

The 79-year-old suffered the incident in 2018 but thankfully, he recovered and retained his memories. His fight to overcome the emergency has to rank high in his accolades to coming out unscathed by adversity.

“Losing my memory was my biggest fear when I suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2018.”

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson feared memory loss following brain haemorrhage
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson feared memory loss following brain haemorrhage

It was Ferguson’s illness that inspired him to make a documentary about his life. The film directed by his son Jason and titled ‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’ will premiere at the Glasgow film festival in March. (h/t Sky Sports)

“Having my son Jason direct this film has ensured an honest and intimate account.”

The film is an intimate portrayal of Ferguson’s life and footballing career. As one of the sport’s best ever managers, the film will give an insight into what made the Scot such a formidable force.

Sir Alex Ferguson approached Carlo Ancelotti in 2013 to take over as the manager of Manchester United. (GETTY Images)
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the greatest coaches football has seen. (Getty Images)

Ferguson is the man who brought United back to the top and made us the eminent force in English football. His era of 26 years in charge is unprecedented and is difficult to imagine in today’s patience shorn era.

During that time, he won 38 trophies, including two ­Champions League titles, 13 Premier League titles and five FA Cups. An astonishing tally, to say the least.

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‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’ will be shown in cinemas on May 27,  and will be available on Amazon Prime from May 29. (h/t The Daily Record)