Sir Alex Ferguson makes his first public appearance since health scare at Liverpool game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesSir Alex FergusonSir Alex Ferguson was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure last month after he was due to attend Manchester United's Premier League clash with LiverpoolSir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United's game with Liverpool to go to the hospital(Image: Getty Images)Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been photographed for the first time since his health scare last month.The Scottish icon was taken to the hospital as a precaution after being scheduled to attend United's fixture against Liverpool. The 84-year-old was transported by ambulance approximately an hour before United's clash with their fierce rivals kicked off at Old Trafford, although it wasn't considered an emergency situation.
Ferguson was later discharged to continue his recuperation at home.The Premier League great has now been captured smiling in a photograph with a supporter at a restaurant in Wilmslow, Manchester. He appeared to be in excellent spirits after posing for a photo with soccer fan Vimal Devassy, who shared the image on social media.The restaurant worker uploaded the photograph to his Instagram account, where he penned an emotional message expressing his respect for one of Sir Alex's former stars, Cristiano Ronaldo.He said: "Not every photo tells a story — some capture a feeling.
I wasn't shaking because I met a football legend."I was shaking because I was standing beside a man who helped shape the journey of my idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.Ferguson was pictured in Wilmslow(Image: Instagram/vimaldevassy_3621)"I'm not the biggest Manchester United fan, but my admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson and the special relationship he built with Ronaldo has always inspired me."A moment I'll never forget. Thank you, Sir Alex."Ferguson is widely regarded as United's greatest manager of all time, having secured 13 Premier League titles during his tenure, along with two Champions League trophies and a host of domestic honors.He retired in 2013 following an extraordinary 26 years at the helm.League Managers' Association chief executive Richard Bevan has revealed that Ferguson is "on the mend" following his absence from the association's annual awards ceremony.The former Aberdeen boss penned a letter to Manager of the Year recipient Frank Lampard, as England manager Thomas Tuchel stepped in to present the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy in his place.Tuchel said: "It is, of course, not the same without Sir Alex himself, and we wish him all the best and a speedy recovery so that he is hopefully with us next year on stage again."Until then, I have the privilege to read this letter to you, Frank."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Sir Alex FergusonManchester United FCLiverpool FC