Liverpool and Match of the Day legend Alan Hansen, 68, is seriously ill in hospital, Reds confirm

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Liverpool and Match of the Day legend Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital.

The Scot, 68, played for the Reds between 1977 and 1991, making 434 appearances for the club after joining from Partick Thistle. He retired in March of his final season as a Reds player before moving into broadcasting.

After turning down management’s offer, Hansen worked for the likes of Sky and BBC Radio 5 Live before moving to Match of the Day and working as their chief pundit for 22 years prior to his departure in 2014.

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Liverpool and Match of the Day legend Alan Hansen are seriously ill in hospital, the Reds have revealed

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Hansen, 68, played 434 games for Liverpool and worked as a retired pundit before leaving Match of the Day in 2014

Liverpool provided an update on his condition via their social media channels on Sunday

Liverpool provided an update on his condition via their social media channels on Sunday