News about Alan Hansen

The 69-year-old received a standing ovation as he reunited with former team-mates at Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle's Firhill Stadium. It comes after the Liverpool legend was hospitalised for two weeks in June as he was seriously ill, before being discharged to continue his recovery at home. He has since been on the mend and playing golf. Hansen launched his career at Partick Thistle and won the Scottish First Division in 1975-76 before moving to Liverpool.

Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have shed light on how Sir Alex Ferguson responded to Alan Hansen's cutting remark that 'you can't win anything with kids'. At the start of the 1995-96 campaign, Manchester United were at something of a crossroads after the sales of experienced heads Mark Hughes, Paul Ince and Andrei Kanchelskis over the summer. They started the season away at Aston Villa , calling on youngsters Gary and Phil Neville , aged 20 and 18, Butt, 20, and Scholes, 20, as well as a 20-year-old David Beckham off the bench, for the curtain-raiser. But the match at Villa Park was a disaster as United slipped to a humiliating 3-1 defeat, with the only consolation a late strike from Beckham.

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The 69-year-old Liverpool legend was rushed to hospital in June after falling seriously ill, with fans from around the world sending their love to the former Match of the Day star. Now, new pictures have shown the former footballer enjoying a round of golf at a course near his home in Southport on Merseyside on Wednesday. The images, which will come as a clear boost for his supporters, show a cheerful Hansen flashing a smile, with his golf bag slung over his shoulder. Dressed in a NetJets golf cap, blue fleece and green trousers, he appeared relaxed as he made his way around the course - with other snaps showing the recovering Scotland hero deep in concentration as he teed off.

The Liverpool legend was spotted enjoying a round of golf at a course near his home in Southport on Merseyside on Wednesday. Pictures obtained by The Mirror show the former footballer smiling to himself, with his golf bag slung over his shoulder and later in deep concentration as he teed off. One onlooker reportedly told the newspaper: 'He looked great, and was clearly enjoying himself. He was full of smiles.'

Gary Lineker has revealed that he received a phone call two weeks ago saying that it was going to be announced that Alan Hansen had died. Former Liverpool star Hansen, who worked alongside Lineker on Match of the Day, was discharged from hospital on Sunday two weeks after being admitted. On June 9 it was confirmed that Hansen, 69, was seriously ill in hospital.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital, his former club confirmed on Sunday. Concern for the popular Scot - who made 620 appearances for Reds as a player between 1977 and 1990 and won 25 team trophies - had been high when he was admitted to a hospital near Southport two weeks earlier. News of his ill health sparked waves of tributes from across the sporting world.

Gary Lineker has issued a four-word statement on social media to express his delight at the news that his former Match of the Day colleague, Alan Hansen, has been discharged from hospital. The ex-Liverpool player was admitted to hospital after becoming seriously ill at the beginning of June. Many from around the footballing community have sent their well wishes and messages of support to Hansen, with Mail Sport columnist Graeme Souness, delivering a positive update on his former team-mate's health earlier in the week.

Liverpool have confirmed that club legend Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital two weeks after he was admitted and was fighting for his life.  It was confirmed on June 9 that the 69-year-old was seriously ill in hospital, leading with fans and those in the football community sending their best wishes.  Hansen, played for the Reds between 1997 and 1991 making 620 appearances for the club after arriving from Partick Thistle. He then moved into broadcasting where he famously worked as a pundit on Match of the Day. 

I'd never seen my old man cry like it. And I've never seen him cry like it since. I was nine. I went upstairs to see him after he came home, sat on the bed beside him in the dark, told him things would get better, that it wasn't always going to be like this. Boy, was I wrong. He'd just been down the Miners' Welfare with an old pal home from Australia to watch Scotland play the Soviet Union in the Spain World Cup. My mum had my Auntie Iris round. I'd spent the evening shuttling between the telly in the living room and the sanctuary of the coal cellar in the back hall, exultant at Joe Jordan's opener under the glare of the wonky lampshade - damaged when I was lifted up to celebrate David Narey's goal against Brazil and smacked my head off it - and then unable to watch as Willie Miller and Alan Hansen banged into each other and allowed Ramaz Shengelia to put us 2-1 behind.

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Graeme Souness have provided a fresh update on Alan Hansen's health following a second phone call with his former Liverpool team-mate.  Liverpool and Scotland legend Hansen was hospitalised earlier this month, prompting a number of supportive messages from club and country, including former team-mates and those he worked with as a pundit.  Mail Sport columnist Souness delivered some positive news earlier this week after revealing that he spoke to him and that he was 'on the way to a full recovery'. 

The Reds and Scotland legend Hansen was hospitalised last week, prompting a number of supportive messages from club and country, as well as those he worked with as a pundit. Souness, who described Hansen as a 'dream for a midfielder' told the Mail Sport that he was praying for his former colleague. And on Monday, he provided an update on his condition, revealing that he has been in regular dialogue with his son and wife Janet.

Gary Lineker delivered an emotional tribute to former Match of the Day co-host Alan Hansen, who is seriously ill in hospital during BBC's live broadcast of Italy's Euro 2024 opener against Albania.  Members of the footballing world have been sending their well wishes to the Liverpool and Scotland legend, with Steve Clarke's side sending their thoughts to Hansen ahead of their opening Euro 2024 match against Germany on Friday.  Hansen had worked on the BBC television show for 20 years and after the news was announced that he had unexpectedly fallen ill, Lineker had led the well wishes to the former Liverpool star, writing on X (formerly Twitter): 'Horrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family'. 

Like everyone, I was shocked to hear the news that my very good friend Alan Hansen was seriously ill this week. It's a desperate time for his wife Janet, his children Adam and Lucy and everybody who is close to him. I'm praying, I don't know who to, but I'm praying that he will be around soon to return to his usual p*** taking duties. Alan is a rare breed in life as I don't know anyone who has a bad word to say about him. The best footballing centre-back ever. He's a rascal with a ruthless sense of humour. Great company, a great story teller... and apparently a great memory.

One of Hansen's former sides, Liverpool, took to their social media channels to announce the news on Sunday afternoon, sending their best wishes to the former defender and his family. They also confirmed they are in direct contact with the Hansen family, and asked for the respect of his privacy. Tributes have poured in for the 69-year-old, who played alongside Strachan for Scotland and the pair have remained good friends for a number of years since.

Fifty years ago this Friday evening, on June 14, 1974, Scotland played their first game in a major international tournament on German soil and won. That's a bigger deal than it sounds. Wind the calendar back to their first-ever World Cup finals defeat to Austria and the national team have consistently fluffed their lines on opening night. They've played in eight World Cups and reached the European Championships three times previously. That's 11 tournaments in total and they've only won their first game twice. The first was against mighty Zaire, the second against New Zealand.

Liverpool shared a special message to Alan Hansen on social media, with the club legend seriously ill in hospital on his 69th birthday.  The Reds and Scotland legend Hansen was hospitalised over the weekend, prompting a number of supportive messages from club and country, as well as those he worked with as a pundit. On June 13, Hansen's 69th birthday, Liverpool once again sent their thoughts to the star and his family, while sharing a trophy-lifting picture of the defender in his playing days.

The Scottish FA have extended their heartfelt wishes to national team icon Alan Hansen, who faces a serious health battle in hospital. Scotland take part in the opening match of Euro 2024 this week, playing hosts Germany on Friday night. But their thoughts remain with Liverpool and Scotland legend Hansen, 68, who was hospitalised over the weekend, prompting a number of supportive messages, including from the national team camp. 

Liverpool announced on Sunday that they are providing support to the family of their former captain, who won three European cups before he retired in 1991 to start a successful career as a television pundit. There has been an outpouring of well-wishes for the 68-year-old from former team-mates, colleagues and supporters. One fan posted: '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. If anyone can fight back from this, it's you Alan. Rooting for you pal.' Another Liverpool fan said: 'Desperately sad news to hear one of my greatest heroes and legendary Liverpool icon is seriously ill. Praying for Alan Hansen & his family.'

Footage has emerged of Alan Hansen's final public appearance before he was hospitalised after being taken 'seriously ill'. Liverpool announced on Sunday that the club legend and former Match of the Day pundit was being treated in hospital as they sent their support to their ex-captain and his family. A club statement read: '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 confirmed on Sunday afternoon that legendary defender Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital. The 68-year-old played 620 times for the Reds and won 25 trophies during a glittering 14-year spell at Anfield, where he became the outstanding centre back of his generation. After retiring in 1991 due to injury, Hansen moved into punditry and was hugely popular, most notably for his work on Match of the Day.

Comments made by Graeme Souness defending his former Liverpool teammate Alan Hansen have resurfaced in the wake of the latter's serious illness. In 14 years at Anfield Hansen won every major honour available to him, making more than 600 appearances in one of the most decorated teams in the history of English football. During that time the Scottish centre-back formed a formidable partnership with Mark Lawrenson in the heart of defence that spanned six-and-a-half seasons and is considered by many the greatest in the club's history.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen is seriously unwell after being rushed to hospital at the end of last week. The former Liverpool and Scotland defender - also known for his 20 years as a pundit on Match of the Day - is understood to have fallen ill unexpectedly and taken to hospital close to his home in Southport. On Sunday night his former MOTD host Gary Lineker said on X: 'Horrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family'.