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Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen 'seriously ill' in hospital

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Updated 08:01 10 Jun 2024 GMT+1Published 16:58 9 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen 'seriously ill' in hospital

The former Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen is 'seriously ill' in hospital

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital.

Hansen became a legendary figure in the game after his 1977 move to Liverpool from Partick Thistle.

He went on to win three European Cups, eight league titles, two FA Cups and three League Cups in 620 appearances for the club.

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The 68-year-old - who retired in 1991 - then went on to have a successful career as a television pundit on BBC's Match of the Day.

He is considered to be one of Liverpool's greatest ever players. (Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images)
He is considered to be one of Liverpool's greatest ever players. (Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images)

Liverpool FC have since shared a statement, which reads: "The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently seriously ill in hospital.

"A defender of the utmost elegance, Hansen's outstanding raft of honours across a 14-year spell with the Reds - he joined from Partick Thistle in 1977 - included eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA Cups and three League Cups.

"'Jocky', as he was known by teammates, is in the top 10 for all-time appearances for the club having played 620 matches, and the Scottish centre-back also served as Liverpool skipper for four seasons.

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"The club is currently in contact with Alan's family to provide our support at this difficult time, and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are with Alan and all of the Hansen family.

"We will provide any further updates as we receive them in due course, and we request that the Hansen family's privacy is respected at this time."

Hansen on Match of the Day in 1997. (Jason Lowe/Comic Relief via Getty Images)
Hansen on Match of the Day in 1997. (Jason Lowe/Comic Relief via Getty Images)

Match of the Day co-host Gary Lineker also took to X to write: "Horrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family."

Football fans have now issued their support on the platform, with one person commenting: "Have just seen the horrible news about Alan Hansen being seriously ill.

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"One of my absolute favourite players when I was a nipper, even though I don’t support LFC.

"Gliding out from the back with all the time and class in the world.

"Hoping for a positive outcome."

A second added: "Really sad to hear Alan Hansen is currently very seriously ill in hospital.

"Wishing him a speedy recovery, my thoughts are with Alan and his family at this difficult time.

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"If anyone can fight back from this, it’s you Alan. Rooting for you pal."

"Saddened to hear that Alan Hansen has been taken ill and is in intensive care," penned a third.

"Wishing him a speedy recovery YNWA."

Featured Image Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images/BBC

Topics: Football, Sport, Health, UK News

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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