The football world send their thoughts and support to Alan Hansen as Liverpool confirm the footballing legend is seriously ill in hospital.
The former defender, aged 68, represented the Reds from 1977 to 1991, picking up a total of 434 appearances for the club after joining from Partick Thistle.
He concluded his career as a player for Liverpool in March of his final season, subsequently transitioning into a career in broadcasting.
Despite declining managerial offers, Hansen went on to work for the likes of Sky and BBC Radio 5 Live while also becoming a columnist for The Daily Telegraph, Telegraph.co.uk and the BBC Sport website.
He soon became a main pundit on the BBC’s Match of the Day, a role that lasted 22 years before departing in 2014.
The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently seriously ill in hospital.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 9, 2024
Horrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family. https://t.co/PrBCrHiA4D
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 9, 2024
LIVERPOOL STATEMENT:
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.
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.
PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT:
“The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC 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 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.”
On Alan Hansen’s birthday, a chance to remember this @forgottengoals from 1980.
Driving out of defence like a Rolls fucking Royce to set up David Fairclough.
On that pitch too. Lovely stuff.pic.twitter.com/tTb3A6yZxT
— A Funny Old Game (@sid_lambert) June 13, 2020
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Match of the Day are with Alan and his family at this difficult time ❤️ https://t.co/jHBp5Ag2Ol
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 9, 2024
Sending best wishes to former Thistle defender & Scotland international Alan Hansen.
Get well soon! ❤️💛 https://t.co/uGlRHgm9EN pic.twitter.com/EKRDlIoLzq
— THISTLE: ON THIS DAY… (@OTD_PTFC) June 9, 2024
HIS CAREER:
Youth career
Sauchie Juniors
Senior career
1973–1977 – Partick Thistle – 86 games (10 goals)
1977–1991 – Liverpool – 620 games (14 goals)
Total – 706 games (20 goals)
International career
1975–1976 – Scotland U23 – 3 games (0 goals)
1979–1987 – Scotland – 26 games (0 goals)
Honours:
Partick Thistle
Scottish First Division: 1975–76
Liverpool
First Division: 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90
FA Cup: 1985–86, 1988–89
League Cup: 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
FA Charity Shield: 1977 (shared), 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986 (shared), 1989
Football League Super Cup: 1986
European Cup: 1977–78, 1980–81, 1983–84
UEFA Super Cup: 1977
Individual
PFA First Division Team of the Year: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90
PFA Team of the Century (1907 to 2007):
Team of the Century (1977–1996)
Overall Team of the Century
English Football Hall of Fame: 2006
Scottish Football Hall of Fame: 2007
Football League 100 Legends
As mentioned, the football world send their thoughts and support to Alan Hansen seriously ill in hospital…
@PaulAWilliamsP7: Like many, I grow up watching Alan Hansen what a player, what a leader, what a captain.. Get well soon, wishing you a speedy recovery. YNWA
@Johnamuir1984: Thoughts and prayers with Big Al and his family 🙏 YNWA ❤️
@AntoniZarzycki: Literally just finished watching A Tribute to Rik Mayall to now see this 😔
@larryslord: So sorry to read this, was an outstanding player in his day. Thoughts very much him him and those close to him
@UppiliVentures: Wishing Alan Hansen a speedy recovery, Legend.
@ViktheViking1: Get well soon Alan. Sending you my best for a speedy recovery 🙏
@SpanglyDaisy: An absolute legend one of the greatest players I’ve seen in a Liverpool shirt, get well soon big man 🙏
@georgermburn: Thinking of Alan and his family and friends. I hope he makes a full recovery very soon.
@nicknak69: Hopefully he recovers, great player and a decent man.
@MjMorguese: Sending healing prayers and love and light 🫶♥️💫 xx
@Liz399406058762: He hasn’t been seen on TV for quite a while, I really hope he recovers soon 🙏🙏🙏
@NoraNightingale: I’m thinking of Alan and praying for him to pull through. X
@MichaelK_92: Get better soon legend
@RobbieTshirts77: 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞❤️❤️❤️❤️
@GrantRoss1: Come on Jocky!!! ❤️🙏🏻
@PaulNudge9: Get well soon. Legend
@LOU15E_97: A true @LFC Legend and Gentleman, too.
@realgmg67: Thoughts are with you, and your family. ❤🙏 #YNWA
@LFCBlog7: Legend. Praying you make a full recovery.
@ogunso1: Wishing Alan a speedy recovery 🙏🏽
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