Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson was afraid he would never be able to talk again
According to The Guardian, Manchester United legend, Sir Alex Ferguson admits he was worried that he would lose his ability to talk.
This comes following his brain haemorrhage in 2018. The Scot was worried he would lose his voice and memory after undergoing emergency surgery.
These revelations were made in a Q&A at the Glasgow film festival where the new documentary about the legendary manager premiered on Saturday.
“Everything was going through my mind: is my memory going to come back? Am I ever going to speak again?”
‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’ was filmed while the 79-year-old was recovering from the operation and is directed by his son Jason. He was aware that his memory may be affected and took measures to recount the most important stories of his life, both on and off the field.
“I lost my voice, just could not get a word out, and that was terrifying – absolutely terrifying.”
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.
Worst case scenario does not come to pass!
Thankfully the worst did not come to pass and Ferguson was able to recover. A speech therapist helped him work through exercises in which he had to recall every member of his teams and his voice came back after 10 days.
Ferguson, who retired in 2013, spent 26 trophy-laden years in charge of United. He had previously managed East Stirlingshire, St Mirren, Aberdeen and the Scotland national team with various levels of success.
One of the greatest to ever grace the game, the Scot will always find a place in the club and sport’s history books.
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Ferguson is the man who took United back to the top and made us the dominant force in English football. His era is unprecedented and is especially difficult to imagine in today’s patience-shorn time.
During that time, he won 38 trophies, including two Champions League titles, 13 Premier League titles and five FA Cups. A tally that may never be equalled.