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Alan Hansen, the 68-year-old legend of Liverpool and Scotland, is currently seriously ill in hospital.
In worrying news on Sunday evening, Liverpool confirmed that the former Reds captain is in hospital and seriously ill.
The club’s statement reads:
“The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently seriously ill in hospital…
“The club is currently in contact with Alan’s family to offer our support at this difficult time and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are with Alan and the entire Hansen family.
“We will provide any further updates as we receive them in due course and ask that the Hansen family’s privacy be respected at this time.”
Despite playing his last game for the Reds in 1990, Hansen and his wife still live in Merseyside, making their home in Southport.
After 22 years appearing on Match of the Day as the BBC’s chief pundit, Hansen retired from the role in 2014.
During his playing days he was an incredible defender – perhaps the best in Liverpool’s history. With 16 major trophies in 620 appearances, he helped the Reds reach the very top of football.
He commanded Liverpool’s defense by reading attacks before they happened, and when on the ball he possessed brilliant composure to push the team forward.
Originally from Sauchie, Scotland, Hansen joined the Reds from Partick Thistle for £100,000 in May 1977.
Within a year he had nailed down a starting spot alongside Phil Thompson and led Liverpool to European Cup glory on the first of three occasions.
In 1985, Hansen was given the captaincy by newly appointed player manager Kenny Dalglish. In that first year with the armband, the Reds became only the third side of the 20th century to win the league and FA Cup double.
Playing with a variety of central partners, the Scotland international remained key for Liverpool and continued to dominate games with his height and header.
After Hillsborough he stood by families, attended funerals and later defended supporters when they were falsely accused of being responsible for the disaster.
In 1991, he retired from acting and only a year later turned to television.
As Hansen lies ill in hospital, we hope for a speedy recovery and wish his family the best.
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