Numerous former footballers, together with Gary Lineker, have despatched their greatest needs to Alan Hansen after it was revealed he’s severely unwell in hospital.
Liverpool introduced the information on their social media channels on Sunday afternoon and despatched their greatest needs to the previous defender and his household.
They confirmed they’re in direct contact with the Hansen household, and requested that their privateness be revered.
Gary Lineker has additionally despatched his greatest needs to Hansen, with whom he has labored for greater than a decade on Match of the Day
The previous England striker wrote on Twitter: 'Horrible information. Condolences to Alan, Janet and all of the household.
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen is severely unwell and hospitalised, the Reds revealed on Sunday night
Gary Lineker (left) wished his former Match of the Day colleague effectively on social media
Former Crystal Palace striker Mark Brilliant wrote: 'Wishing LFC legend Alan Hansen a speedy restoration, love and condolences to Janet, Lucy and Adam.'
Everton FC posted: 'Get effectively quickly, Alan. Our ideas and prayers are with you and your family members.'
In the meantime, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher responded with a coronary heart and fingers crossed emoji.
Liverpool posted on their official web site: 'The ideas and help of everybody at Liverpool FC are with our nice former captain Alan Hansen, who’s presently severely unwell in hospital.'
'A completely sensible defender, Hansen achieved quite a lot of outstanding feats throughout a 14-year spell with the Reds – he joined the facet from Partick Thistle in 1977 – together with eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA Cups and three League Cups.
'Jockey', as he’s recognized by his team-mates, is ranked within the prime 10 all-time goalscorers with 620 appearances for the membership, and the Scottish centre-back additionally served as Liverpool captain for 4 seasons.
Liverpool gave an replace on his situation by way of their social media channels on Sunday
'The membership is involved with Alan's household to supply its help at this tough time, and our ideas, greatest needs and hopes are with Alan and the Hansen household.
'We’ll present additional updates as quickly as we’ve them, and we ask that the Hansen household's privateness be revered presently.'
Thought to be among the best Scottish defenders of all time, Hansen started his profession in his dwelling nation, transferring to Liverpool on the age of 21, with the Reds paying £100,000 for him.
At Partick Thistle, he performed alongside his brother John and performed 21 instances within the 1975–76 season, wherein his workforce gained the Scottish First Division title.
He joined Liverpool a 12 months later, incomes the nickname 'Jockey' when he moved to Anfield, and went on to play 620 video games for the Reds, successful eight league titles, three European Cups and two FA Cups, amongst quite a few different honours.
He’s thought to be among the best defenders in Liverpool's historical past because of his management and success with the Reds
After retiring from enjoying he turned one among Match of the Day's hottest pundits and retired in 2014.
Following his retirement, he moved into punditry and have become one of many nation's hottest broadcasters, recognized for his calm opinions because the face of the punditry workforce on Match of the Day.
He additionally turned a newspaper columnist, and coined the phrase 'you possibly can't win something with children' after assessing Manchester United's 3–1 defeat to Aston Villa in 1995.
His final stint with the BBC was in the course of the 2014 World Cup, after which his contract expired. He then took a break from broadcasting, throughout his tenure with the BBC he coated 16 FA Cup finals, six World Cups, 5 European Championships and one Olympics.
