Graeme Souness gives update on Alan Hansen’s ‘serious illness’ after speaking with him

Graeme Souness gives a positive update on Alan Hansen’s ‘serious illness’ after speaking with him on the phone at the weekend.

Souness said: “Under the weather is a bit of an understatement.

“I spoke to him yesterday, and he sounded fabulous, so I hope he’s on the way to a full recovery.

“He’s definitely on the way back because he did nothing but take the mick out of me, so he’s definitely on the way back.”

He added: “I was speaking to his son [Adam] and his Janet his wife, and I’d been phoning his [Hansen’s] phone number.

“I get on the train yesterday and I’m looking for my seat, and my phone rang and I could see it was Big Al.

“I’m thinking, ‘Oh. I don’t want to answer that,’ so I sat down and then I got the courage to phone back and he answered the phone.

“He’s been in a difficult place, but the way he sounded yesterday, he’s back, and I hope I’m right.”

We’re all thinking of Alan Hansen ❤️@GaryLineker @AlanShearer pic.twitter.com/pUGxIgcFVD

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Gary Lineker gave an emotional tribute to his former Match of the Day co-host Alan Hansen, while doing the Euros coverage.

He said: “Okay, before we move on, its been a tough week for everyone associated with Match of the Day. The news that Alan Hanson was seriously ill in hospital shocked us all. Didn’t it, Alan?

Alan Shearer replied: “Oh, absolutely. I mean, we all were great friends with al. We know his character. We know he’s a fighter. We know how tough he is. So were thinking of you, big man. And we’re with you. And we’re hoping. We’re praying for you.”

Gary added: “Yeah, certainly are everyone at master day sends love and thoughts to Janet, Lucy and Adam and the grandchildren. And to use an analogy of Alan’s favourite pastime golf, he might be three down with four to play. But if anyone can come back from it, it’s Alan. I’ve never known a more competitive person in my life. We’re all with you.”

“The best footballing centre half, ever!”

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Those on ITV also sent their support. Mark Pougatch said: “And with Scotland playing tonight, we want to send our best wishes to Alan Hanson, one of Scotland’s most decorated players who was taken ill this week. Graeme, a great friend of yours club and country as well. What would you like to say about Alan?”

Graeme replied: “Listen, I had the pleasure of playing with him. He was an absolute dream for a midfield player. You know, he passed the ball at the right weight, at the right time, the right angle. Just a super football player. I believe the best footballing centre half ever. And I know that’s some statement, but I really believe that I’ve seen it close hand, close up. He was a real quality performer.

“And as a human being, you know, when people are in trouble with illness, people say they were great guys or they were a great guy. I’m telling you he was a great guy. He’s a strange breed, because I think you have to search a long, long way to find anyone to say a bad word about him that takes some doing and he’s chatting. His banter was top class. He was just a pleasure to be around and he’s in the fight of his life right now. We should all say a little prayer for him.”

Mark added: “Absolutely, we send our very best wishes to Alan and to his family.”

Graeme Souness gives emotional tribute to ‘seriously ill’ Alan Hansen

Twitter users gave their reaction as Graeme Souness gives update on Alan Hansen’s ‘serious illness’ after speaking with him…

@paulp_123: Brilliant news. So pleased for him and his family. Well done Al. ❤️🙏

@Davolaar: Speedy recovery Jocky la, thanks for the update Paul.

@Alan47690: Great news 👍🏻

@aaronjacko: This is really encouraging. Keep fighting Alan.

@JOEREILLY1689: Thank God. Hopefully he’s on the mend.

@bordon_gennett: Let’s hope & pray so you can do it Legend #LFCFAMILY 🤘💙

@kev_lyd: Fantastic news ❤️

@WilliamLFC3: Great News that Alan Hansen is on the mend 🙏

@Yuckyanteater: Made my day, news of Alan Hansens recovery is brilliant! #YNWA #alanhansen

@mdeeks76: Souness has spoke to Alan Hansen, making good recovery. 🙏🙏👊

@RobertAshmore13: Great news..Alan Hansen Liverpool legend who has been seriously ill in hospital is on the mend.. Graeme Souness his close friend has just spoken on TALKsport.. said he actually spoke to Alan yesterday and he seems to be on top form.. great news for all.

@Euphoria1983: Alan Hansen on the mend. Fantastic news!

 

@MikeCra05792847: @talkSPORT great news on Alan Hansen full recovery expected. Superb 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍.. He’ll be winding up the nurses like he did at melwood lol 💚💚.

@DarenGame: Great to hear Alan Hansen is on the mend! 🙏🥰

@pontblyddyn: @talkSPORT Great news on Alan Hansen. Thank you Graeme for sharing.

@TN1972x: Fantastic news about Alan Hansen. Absolutely fantastic

@__karl__: Great news! The way Souey was talking about him in the past-tense during the pre-match for the Scotland game the other day, I honestly feared the worst.

@Gaz3putt: Ah, that’s good. Souness seemed to speak in the past tense a couple of times on the TV and I feared he already knew it wasn’t good. Nice to hear.

@GMU12PHY: Fantastic news. I hope he’s seen the outpouring of love for him by now too.

@Aj_LFC19: Thank god 🙏🏽❤️