Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson receives rapturous applause as he returns to Old Trafford Since Suffering brain haemorrhage

Sir Alex Ferguson was given a rapturous applause by Manchester United supporters as he returned to Old Trafford for the first time since recovering from brain surgery.

The Manchester United icon, 76, underwent emergency surgery back in May following a brain haemorrhage.

But, to the delight of the Old Trafford faithful, the Scot was pictured smiling on his first public appearance since the operation at his former haunt ahead of United's clash with Wolves.