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Former Scotland and Liverpool defender Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital. The club is providing support to the family of the 68-year-old, who retired in 1991 to start a successful career as a television pundit.
“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. Hansen joined Liverpool from Partick Thistle in 1977 and won three European Cups, eight league titles, two FA Cups and three League Cups in 620 appearances for the Anfield side.
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