Saturday was a great moment for Man United fans, as Sir Alex Ferguson returned to Old Trafford for the first time since suffering a massive brain hemorrhage. The iconic Scottish manager was released from the hospital back in June, but he had not been able to attend a home game until Saturday's clash with Wolves.
In what was his first attendance of a Theatre of Dreams game since April, with the 76-year-old receiving a hero's welcome upon his return to the ground where he achieved unrivaled success. The Premier League legend was welcomed with a standing ovation as he waved and smiled at the crowd. Watch it in the video below.
The King is back
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 22, 2018
Listen to the reception Sir Alex Ferguson receives as he emerges at Old Trafford pic.twitter.com/QovFRwNhd8
Speaking ahead of the game, Sir Alex admitted to being excited to be back at Old Trafford. He told Man United's official website: "It was a long time but it's great to be back and I just hope we get a win today."
Everyone on social media held the same feeling at seeing the retired manager back attending a home game. Check out the best tweets below.
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— Utd! (@HQManUtd) September 22, 2018
Sir Alex back at Old Trafford
United winning
What a time to be alive #mufc pic.twitter.com/PiigrxiGDH
The boss Sir Alex Ferguson back at Old Trafford. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/6VyySRP2A6
— _ (@MUFCsnaps) September 22, 2018
Sir Alex Ferguson watching on from the stands. #mufc pic.twitter.com/zc4h0lLE6Y
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) September 22, 2018
Huge smile from Sir Alex Ferguson as he's welcomed back with a roar from all four corners of Old Trafford. He returns the applause. 'United! United! United!' the fans chant. Staff who cared for Sir Alex at Salford Royal Hospital also among those in directors' box today, #mufc
— Ciaran Kelly (@MENCKelly) September 22, 2018
Sir Alex Ferguson receives a standing ovation from the Old Trafford crowd. Goosebumps. Love you, Sir Alex. #mufc pic.twitter.com/n1Xhlgt9Wb
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) September 22, 2018
Whatever happens today around the football-world; The best news today is Sir Alex back at Old Trafford. @ManUtd
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) September 22, 2018