Sir Alex Ferguson feared he would never speak again after brain operation

Sir Alex Ferguson won 38 trophies before retiring in 2013 (Martin Rickett/PA)
Sir Alex Ferguson won 38 trophies before retiring in 2013 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he feared he would never be able to speak again after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018.

The former Manchester United manager told a Q&A at Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) he was worried he could lose his voice and memory after undergoing emergency surgery.

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