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Sir Alex Ferguson feared he would never be able to speak again after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018 - with legendary former Manchester United boss revealing his terror before his voice returned after 10 days

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.

A new documentary about the two-time Champions League-winning manager premiered at the GFF on Saturday. Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In was filmed while he was recovering from the operation, directed by his son Jason.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his terror at not being able to speak after a brain haemorrhage

Aware that his memory might desert him, the film sees Sir Alex recount the most important stories of his life, in and out of football.