SIR Alex Ferguson has spoken out for the first time since he suffered a brain hemorrhage.

The former football manager and player, from Glasgow, was in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery in May.

Today, in a post shared on Twitter by Manchester United, the club said: “On Saturday, May 5, the football world was rocked by the news that Sir Alex Ferguson had undergone surgery for a brain haemorrhage.

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“Since then, the most successful manager in English football history has battled in a way only he knows how.

“Today, we bring you a special message.”

The message was followed by a short video clip in which Sir Alex thanked the medical staff who helped save his life.

The 76-year-old said: “Just a quick message to, first of all, thank the medical staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals.

“Believe me, without those people who have gave me such great care, I wouldn’t be sitting here today.

“So, thank you from me and my family. Thank you very much.

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“It’s made me feel so humble as all the messages I’ve had from all over the world, wishing me the best, and the good wishes do resonate very very strongly with me. So thank you for that support you’ve given me.”

Ferguson won 38 trophies during a reign of over 26 years at Manchester United.

Former Manchester United winger David Beckham was among those to have offered his support to the Scot after news of his condition first broke.

Speaking on the Graham Norton Show, the 43-year-old said: “It’s a worrying time. He is so respected by everyone and we hope he gets better really quickly.”