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Sir Alex Ferguson, former manager of Manchester United, received a standing ovation on his return to Old Trafford for the first time since he underwent brain surgery in May.
Ferguson, 76, attended United's game against the Wolves and was warmly applauded as he took a seat in the box of directors shortly before the kickoff.
"It was obviously a long trip," he said before Saturday's match.
"I'm taking steps forward, doing what doctors tell me, it's really good."
There was also applause after 27 minutes, in recognition of the 27 years Scot was responsible for the club.
On May 5, Ferguson underwent emergency surgery for cerebral hemorrhage and was hospitalized for several days at the Royal Salford Hospital.
His last public appearance at Old Trafford took place on April 29, when he handed Arsenal's former manager, Arsene Wenger, a commemorative trophy.
BBC Radio 5 reporter Gary Flintoff was at Old Trafford and said, "What a reception." The former Manchester United manager could not help but smile as he took his seat.
"He nodded as he took his seat next to David Gill, you could feel the warmth of both groups of fans as they applauded on his first return to Old Trafford."
Scot Ferguson said on MUTV: "I'm a little nervous, to be honest with you, maybe a little tense, because the last match was Arsenal in April.
"It was long but it's great to come back.
"It is good to return to the stadium and it will be very moving when the match begins.
"It had to happen a while and I was looking forward to it, it was important to get the right time and the good rest before coming to a match."
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