Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on missing management 11 years on from Man Utd departure

Sir Alex Ferguson - who won 27 trophies with Manchester United - is still a regular face on matchdays and also keeps in touch with the coaches and players but has admitted he misses the day-to-day of management

Legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he misses being a manager as he gave a rare interview 11 years after leaving the Old Trafford dugout.

The 82-year-old is the most successful manager in United's history after lifting 13 Premier league titles and 38 trophies overall - including two Champions Leagues triumphs - leaving behind an incredible legacy that saw some of the biggest names in football become superstars at the club.

However, the Red Devils have struggled to replicate the Scot's success since his departure after a number of managers failing to follow in his footsteps and bring glory back to the club - with David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all being sacked.

Sir Alex is still a regular face on United matchdays - while also keeping in touch with Erik ten Hag's coaching staff and players - and he has now spoken to BBC Breakfast about life after retirement and how it feels to be away from the touchline.

He said he had "found a way of adjusting" after retiring before being asked if he ever missed the day to day of being the manager - having been so successful with United.

"Yeah, I miss it sometimes," he said. "I think the first year after retirement, I went to the European final and I said to Cathy 'this is what I miss' - big games, the European games.

"So then I went to most of the European finals because I find something I can relate to, something I would liked to have done every day. Because these are the big events that United should always be involved in."

Sir Alex suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2018 and underwent emergency surgery and previously spoke out about how he was "terrified" he might never speak again or that he may suffer memory problems.

He was speaking the BBC to promote National Playlist Day, an event that celebrates using a music playlist to help those suffering with dementia - as he discussed the things he does to keep active.

"Fortunately my memory is quite good, pray the lord and touch wood it will stay that way," he added.

'I read a lot, I do quizzes, and I think that helps, there is the YouTube quizzes with 100 questions and if I don't get 70 per cent I'm struggling."

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