Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
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""I was terrified.""
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""I wish I could say I was comfortable. I wasn't.""
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
""I'm feeling quite good despite small injuries.""
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
""That was a frightening moment.""
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
""That was my starting point.""
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
""He was so proud of me and my brother.""
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
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