Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he would “not be sitting here today” without the “great care” of hospital staff after his surgery for a brain haemorrhage in May.
Ferguson, 76, has spoken publicly for the first time since going home from hospital in a video message on Twitter.
The Scot also thanked well wishers “for the support you have given me”.
Sir Alex said: “It has made me feel so humble, as have all the messages I have received from all over the world.”
The tweet on Manchester United verified handle reads:
“On Saturday 5 May, the football world was rocked by the news that Sir Alex Ferguson had undergone surgery for a brain haemorrhage.
Since then, the most successful manager in English football history has battled in a way only he knows how.
Today, we bring you a special message.”
On Saturday 5 May, the football world was rocked by the news that Sir Alex Ferguson had undergone surgery for a brain haemorrhage.
Since then, the most successful manager in English football history has battled in a way only he knows how.
Today, we bring you a special message. pic.twitter.com/NgGejgM46e
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 26, 2018