I have to tell Manchester United fans and the board the actual problem this club has been having since I left. That’s was why no coach have succeeded in this club and I can’t bear it anymore. I hope the board listens”-BREAKING:Sir Alex Ferguson finally reveals the actual Manchester United that has been disturbing the club for years after he left.

In a candid and rare interview, Manchester United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson has discussed his greatest fear as he navigates life in his eighties. The iconic Scotsman, who secured 13 Premier League titles during his 27-year tenure at Old Trafford, shared with *BBC Breakfast* how much he longs for life at the club and his worries for the future.

During his Manchester United career, Ferguson claimed an impressive collection of trophies, including two Champions League titles, five FA Cups, and four League Cups. However, since stepping down from the Premier League in 2013, he has focused on life beyond football. A major worry he mentioned is the threat of dementia, a condition that has impacted many of his former players and colleagues.

“I’m 82, so obviously I worry about it,” Ferguson said. “Generally, my memory is quite good. Pray to the lord and touch wood it stays that way, but I worry about it, 100 per cent. I would be lying if I said anything different.”

Ferguson said he keeps his mind active through reading and frequent participation in quizzes. “I do quizzes a lot, and I think that helps. You have those YouTube quizzes, 100 questions, and I think if I don’t get to 70 per cent, I’m struggling.”

His concerns are understandable, given that several former footballers, including United legends Nobby Stiles, Sir Bobby Charlton, and Jack Charlton, were diagnosed with dementia before their deaths. Another United legend, Denis Law, is currently fighting Alzheimer’s. Ferguson himself experienced a major health crisis in 2018 when he had emergency surgery following a brain hemorrhage, but he thankfully made a full recovery.

Ferguson also spoke about the emotional impact of losing his wife, Cathy, last October after her battle with a serious illness. Referring to her as his “bedrock,” her death has deeply affected his personal life, though Ferguson continues to find comfort in attending Manchester United games.

Reflecting on his retirement, Ferguson acknowledged that while he has adapted to life outside management, there are parts of the job he still misses. “I’ve been retired 11 years now, so you find a way of adjusting. Yeah, I miss it sometimes,” he shared.

He remembered attending a European final in his first year of retirement and telling Cathy, “This is what I miss—big games, the European games.” Since then, Ferguson has made an effort to attend European finals regularly, as they remind him of the high-pressure moments he cherished in his career.

“These are the big events that United should always be involved in,” Ferguson remarked, reflecting on his enduring connection to the club and the passion that still motivates him today.