Message from Sir Alex Ferguson

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Great to see the man. Always hoped he would be the one presenting the league trophy to United and Mourinho. Would just be so perfect and emotive.
Sir Matt should have done that in 93. He was there and looked immensely proud.
 

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Honestly I don't think he seems quite a sharp in either of these two videos as he was. He speaks a little bit slower, takes a few more breaks, but luckily it's just by a very little bit. I'm so glad he's doing as well as he is.

The news about his illness is one of very few times I've seen him show any hint of weakness. The guy has always seemed absolutely invincible. What a incredible person he is.

This guy has been ever-present in my life since I became a United fan at 5 or 6. It's weird how familiar a guy you've never met can feel.

So glad to see he's getting better, and I can't wait for him to be back at Old Trafford. It was really heartwarming to see how many people and clubs made statements and/or tweets about him when he was ill. I think every single club he has ever been at as a player or manager wrote something.
 

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Sir Matt should have done that in 93. He was there and looked immensely proud.
God damn, I think my eyes would leak
It's the romance in the supporter really

Fergie, Mr. Manchester United, passing the torch on to a man, who has lead us back to the top.
Of course, it's not going to happen this season with other teams ahead of us in terms of development but, we're on the right road.
 

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Terrific stuff.

Love the conviction with which he talks. We were lucky to have him.
 

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Honestly I don't think he seems quite a sharp in either of these two videos as he was. He speaks a little bit slower, takes a few more breaks, but luckily it's just by a very little bit. I'm so glad he's doing as well as he is.

The news about his illness is one of very few times I've seen him show any hint of weakness. The guy has always seemed absolutely invincible. What a incredible person he is.

This guy has been ever-present in my life since I became a United fan at 5 or 6. It's weird how familiar a guy you've never met can feel.

So glad to see he's getting better, and I can't wait for him to be back at Old Trafford. It was really heartwarming to see how many people and clubs made statements and/or tweets about him when he was ill. I think every single club he has ever been at as a player or manager wrote something.
Not to speak out of line or anything but, I had a serious head injury two years ago. To the point, where my doctors said it was a miracle I was even alive.

In the aftermath of such an injury or however you wish to describe it, you do become slower. You tend to see the words in your head but, it takes that extra bit of time to get them out. Your emotions also go up and down, from one extreme to the other. You may also have some issues with different senses

It can last for awhile but, over time it does get a lot better.

The bottom line is, he's still here and the full time whistle ain't blowing anytime soon :)
 

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Not to speak out of line or anything but, I had a serious head injury two years ago. To the point, where my doctors said it was a miracle I was even alive.

In the aftermath of such an injury or however you wish to describe it, you do become slower. You tend to see the words in your head but, it takes that extra bit of time to get them out. Your emotions also go up and down, from one extreme to the other. You may also have some issues with different senses

It can last for awhile but, over time it does get a lot better.

The bottom line is, he's still here and the full time whistle ain't blowing anytime soon :)
Yes, my brother in law , same 10 years ago had major head injury, plate in there now, took him 8 months hospital care, bad way he was. But he came pretty good, but struggled to walk properly, then goes get a stroke last year, bloody luck . But he's still here still going .. It's a tough road.. you just keep going ..
 

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In the first video, you could tell something was a bit off. However, he talks completely normal in the Scholes one, which is great to see.

However, does anyone have any idea why his face is so red? Used to be just his nose...
 

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It's because he's red through and through.
 

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I personally think he looks a million miles better in this second video than in the first one.
 

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No question about that? Where's the "Nooo doot aboo tha"gone?

Someone clearly had a word

Great to see the man. Always hoped he would be the one presenting the league trophy to United and Mourinho. Would just be so perfect and emotive.

Plus, it would boil serious piss among our rivals
That would be multi-orgasmic sex.
 

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As I have said before purists can bash me all they want with "no manager bigger than the club" but for me and many other who grew up with SAF at the club he was a part of the club we fell in love with. With him gone, yes, a part of Man United went away for us. It will never be the same without him.

Still, thank him for making me love and support this great club.
 

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When the camera pans to him for the first time today my goosebumps will rise faster than Fergie took to very admirably recover from his sickness. What a man. If ever there was a proper GOAT, it would be him.
 

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Damn. Hes aged more in the last few months than in the time I've supported United. Great to have him back.