Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has
spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a brain
haemorrhage in May.
In a short video released through United's official Twitter feed on
Thursday, the 76-year-old thanked those who cared for him in hospital
and vowed to return to watch the team in the coming season.
"Hello, just a quick message," Ferguson said. "First of all to thank
the medical staff of Macclesfield and Salford Royal Hospital.
"Believe me, without those people who gave me such great care, I
would not be sitting here today. From me and my family thank you very
much.
"It's made me feel so humble, all the messages I've had from people
all over the world wishing me the best do resonate very strongly with
me, so thank you for that.
"Lastly, I'll be back later in the season to watch the team.
"In the meantime, all the best to Jose [Mourinho] and the players."
Ferguson spent several days in intensive care after undergoing
emergency surgery on May 5 and has been recovering at home since his
release from hospital.
British football's most successful manager, Ferguson won 13 league
titles in almost 27 years at United along with two Champions Leagues
and a European Cup Winners' Cup. He retired in 2013.