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Sir Alex Ferguson says he was ‘terrified’ to return to Old Trafford after brain haemorrhage

Sir Alex Ferguson said he was “terrified” about returning to Old Trafford after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018. The former Manchester United manager discussed his feelings about the return in comments reported by Sky Sports, which did not provide further details in the supplied excerpt.

Sir Alex Ferguson said he was “terrified” about returning to Old Trafford after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018, according to comments reported by Sky Sports.

Ferguson is a former Manchester United manager. The supplied report identifies his planned or completed return to Old Trafford as the subject of his remarks but does not specify when the return occurred or the circumstances surrounding it.

Sky Sports reported Ferguson’s description of his feelings in its account published on October 2, 2026. The supplied excerpt contains no further comments, medical details, attendance information or confirmed next steps.

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