Liverpool and Scotland great Hansen 'seriously ill'

Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Alan Hansen is "seriously sick successful hospital," nan Anfield nine said connected Sunday.

As a player, Hansen won promotion to nan Scottish Premier Division pinch Partick Thistle earlier joining Liverpool successful 1977 for nan commencement of a successful 14-year spell.

The 68-year-old erstwhile defender was a cardinal portion of nan awesome Reds teams of nan 1970s and 1980s, winning 8 First Division titles, 3 European Cups and 2 FA Cups.

"The nine is presently successful interaction pinch Alan's family to supply our support astatine this difficult time, and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are pinch Alan and each of nan Hansen family," Liverpool said successful a statement.