That was one of the reasons I left. Which it sometimes sounds as if Alan Hansen would rather be playing. The Masters' glamorous WAGs: Meet the pro players' stunning partners - from Wayne Gretzky's daughter and a Augusta chairman Fred Ridley breaks his silence on LIV chief Greg Norman's Masters snub as he reveals Why the food and drink prices at the Masters are so cheap they're straight out of the 1980s: Fans at Augusta 'History repeats': Romelu Lukaku demands 'real action' on racism in Instagram post after Juventus fans made Preston striker Ched Evans faces 'life-changing consequences' as he steps away from football for surgery on BT Sport announce plans to SCRAP one of their most popular shows, with big-name pundits informed of the axe. Site. The one goal that underlined this better than any other came at Carrow Road in February 1980, when he carried the ball almost the entire length of the pitch before laying it off to David Fairclough to finish, a goal he claimed as part of a hat-trick. The revelation that he is the third best-paid BBC personality behind Graham Norton and Match Hansen says the phrase 'made him' as a pundit, 2011 Criticised for claiming Arsenal winger Theo Walcott does not have a 'football brain', 2011 BBC receive complaints after he twice refers to black players as 'coloured'. Hansen's contract with the BBC will end after the summer's World Cup. Alan Hansen was ahead of his time in the 1980s & @VirgilvDijk will finish his time in the #PremierLeague as its best central defender.'. Alan Hansen, arguably Liverpool's greatest defender. Web1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 
The cultured centre-back won eight First Division titles, two FA Cups, four consecutive League Cups and three European Cups in a 14-year spell at Anfield, playing 26 times for his country in the process. WebThe phrase "You can't win anything with kids" was uttered by former Liverpool star Alan Hansen on Match of the Day in 1995. Alan Hansen was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $619,415,950 in restitution for participating in a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving DC Solar. He has also presented programmes on the rise in status and wealth of the modern footballer and has appeared in television adverts, such as for Carlsberg and Morrisons supermarkets. Former Wales international and BBC pundit Robbie Savage shows off his new hairstyle after having his ponytail cut off. Frank: They've stitched you up with the old water remark. Why does she ask for a glass of water when there's Ribena in the house? by. 
He also has fantastic knowledge of the game and was a real loss when he retired from punditry. 
Tommy Smith got injured, I got back in the side, and suddenly Im saying to myself this is the European Cup final., I just went. He just said to me look, youll be alright. After his wife pointed out that nobody had contacted them during his rest period, he started calling the networks. Eventually, despite them languishing in the second tier, Partick proved too powerful a pull to ignore, with Hansen signing professional terms in the summer of 1973. To celebrate this Kop Idols landmark birthday, here are a selection of stand-out quotes from both Hansen himself and others on his time with the Reds. Port Vale - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Swansea vs. Coventry - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Adelaide United vs. Sydney FC - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Sevilla vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups, Winter World Cup and how it affected the betting industry, Lionel Messi admits that he was "embarrassed" by PSG guard of honour, Watch: Lionel Messi receives guard of honour on PSG return, Top 25 sporting moments of 2022: Lionel Messi, Pele, Roger Federer, Modric 'uncomfortable with contract situation at Real Madrid', Lionel Messi's representatives hit out at PSG exit rumours, Liverpool 'keen on summer move for Ibrahim Sangare', Teemu Pukki to leave Norwich City in summer, Francesca Jones through to Copa Colsanitas quarter-finals, GB's Francesca Jones shocks Nuria Parrizas-Diaz at Copa Colsanitas, Medvedev beats weary Sinner in Miami Open final, Petra Kvitova stuns Elena Rybakina to win maiden Miami Open title, Robertson to become New Zealand coach after World Cup, Ireland win Six Nations Grand Slam with victory over England, Johnny Sexton becomes all-time leading Six Nations points-scorer, France beat Wales to put pressure on Ireland, Scotland hang on to beat Italy in final Six Nations game, Sky Sports, DAZN to both screen all 74 IPL cricket matches, Bangladesh seal whitewash T20 series win over England, England fall to second T20 defeat to Bangladesh, Bangladesh defeat T20 world champions England, Roy, Curran star as England thrash Bangladesh in second ODI, Father Jos denies he 'abused' Max Verstappen, Finland 'really worried' about Bottas' F1 future, Three F1 bosses defend under-fire race director, 'Other teams' eyeing F1 returnee Hulkenberg, Video: Power makes successive hole-in-ones in Masters Par 3 competition, Preview: The 2023 Masters - predictions, course guide, preview, Burns beats Young to claim WGC Match Play title, Moore claims first PGA Tour title at Valspar Championship, Scheffler cruises to victory at Players Championship, Amir Khan handed two-year ban for failed drugs test, Anthony Joshua claims unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin, Joshua weighs in at career-heaviest for Franklin fight, Preview: Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin, Joshua: 'Usyk debacle shows Fury needs me'. Something went wrong, please try again later. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Est: AUD600 - AUD800. The 30-year-old won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2019 before firing the Reds to their first top-flight trophy in three decades in 2020. 4.20 avg rating 5 ratings published 1987 Logged. that was a team. Alan Hansen needs a hand from wife Janet as he enters the boat Credit: Xposure. Want to Read. It must never be forgotten. Liverpool are one of the most decorated football clubs in all of world football, with 19 English League Titles and 6 European Cups. 
The first leg at Anfield was an ill-tempered affair with Liverpool captain Graeme Souness breaking the jaw of a Bucharest midfielder. [8], Hansen turned down the opportunity to study at the University of Aberdeen, in order to join his older brother John at Partick Thistle. Hansen is often regarded as one of British football's greatest ever defenders and was named in the PFA Team of the Year six times and the same organisation's 'Team of the Century' from 1907 to 2007. If it's acceptable for the NAACP to use the word "coloured", why isn't it acceptable for him? "[26], Hansen played for Scotland in the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Always switch it off before analysing Fulham. I was sitting there, I was a nervous wreck. Liverpool did not retain the European Cup in 1982, surprisingly losing in the quarter-final to CSKA Sofia 21 on aggregate. Alan Hansen and Phil Thompson made a near unbeatable duo in central defence. Live television is always stressful and the more you do it, the more you realise what can go wrong.. He was a great footballing centre-back but also a great reader of the game. As Thompson resumed his central defensive partnership with Emlyn Hughes, the new signing was cast into the reserves, for a few valuable lessons in defending the Liverpool way alongside Smith, effectively going from seemingly being on the brink of immediate first-team football to fourth-choice central defender. There's plenty going on at the back there for Hansen to analyse. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A massive amount of central defensive knowledge was allowed to evaporate at Anfield within a year of Hansens retirement, and it meant that for almost three decades he remained the defensive ghost on the wall at Liverpool, the figure by which all other central defenders were unkindly measured. Van Dijk's Liverpool record is particularly impressive given he spent nine months out with a serious knee injury between October 2020 and the start of this season. He later said that the phrase "made him" as a pundit, as people would shout it at him in public places. Only player that I saw giving him the runaround consistently was Drogba. "[19] In 2010, Hansen said that each of the funerals that he attended after Hillsborough got harder. Liverpool fans have swooned over a picture of Virgil van Dijk (left) with Alan Hansen (right), Reds supporters claimed that the duo are the 'best centre-back pairing of all time' on Thursday, These two are @LFC greatest ever CBs. When I first came to the club, I was scared stiff of coming into the dressing room, I didnt want to leave Scotland. Michael Thomas scored a crucial last minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win. Hansen would never play in a European tie again. [8] His father and brother wanted Hansen to play football, so he accepted the offer of a trial with Hibernian when he was 17. That team would go on to win the Double, while the famed Class of 92 would become stars. I could only maybe see the play coming down my side but Alan was weighing up everything. [4] His paternal grandfather was Danish. The likes of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the track. Alan Hansen believes that Liverpool must believe that they can still win the Premier League title heading into tonight's match against Crystal Palace. As a defender he was IMO almost peerless, easily on a par with Baresi and Beckenbaur. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Appearances: 620 I don't miss playing football, but I do miss going into the dressing room every day and having a laugh.. Hansen was always one of the first names on the team-sheet during his time on BBC's flagship football show, but revealed in an interview earlier this year that he suffered with nerves every week. Alan Hansen enlisted in the Army to serve his country. Manchester United 1-0 Brentford: Marcus Rashford nets the winner as Erik ten Hag's side go back up to fourth Frank Lampard set to make SHOCK return to Chelsea as interim manager until the end of the season after a IAN LADYMAN: By Chelsea's weird, warped and not so wonderful standards, Frank Lampard has failed once West Ham 1-5 Newcastle: Callum Wilson and Joelinton both net twice as Hammers are THRASHED to pile more Barcelona 0-4 Real Madrid (agg 1-4): Karim Benzema nets a superb hat-trick as Catalans COLLAPSE in Copa del SIMON JORDAN: Every manager sacked this season deserves it. One of his most memorable moments on the Saturday night highlights show came at the start of the 1995-96 season when, following Manchester United's opening-day defeat at Aston Villa, he insisted: "You can't win anything with kids.". Jamie Carragher has led theLiverpool fans in gushing over a picture of Virgil van Dijk meeting up with club legend Alan Hansen after the Reds' Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. Hansen lifted both trophies as captain and earned his first FA Cup winners' medal, thereby completing the domestic set. Alan Hansen is invited on to 1990s comedy TV show Fantasy Football League to recreate an instance where his own defending was less than perfect. Alan Hansen is the best centre-back to play for the club, no one will probably take that title off him really. Brazil's 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany was their lowest point in 50 years, according to Alan Hansen. - to prosper as a pundit, working alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker. Frank: I want to knowdon't get touchy, relax trust me. Everything is in there and theres a sense when you walk down the tunnel it was magical. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. In many respects, that line ended a year after Hansens playing career came to an end, when Gillespie was sold to Celtic by Graeme Souness, three years after Lawrensons career was prematurely ended through injury. He had a go as @AlanHansen06but shortly after tweeting "Hello", and amassing more than 45,000 followers, he was off social media once more. Good memories. He made it into the PFA First Division Team of the Year on six occasions and has been voted into both the English Football and Scottish Football Hall of Fame. yeh, thats the one thing that immediately comes to mind with Hansen, he was just ridiculously calm, nothing seemed to phase him. During his time as a pundit, Hansen has been widely recognised as a voice of authority - casting opinion on the controversial moments at the heart of the game. [5] Hansen played his early football (along with his older brother John, a one-club player) at Scottish Junior league club, Sauchie Juniors near Alloa. Stan Collymore announces that he will be a guest pundit on the BBC's. Hansen was involved in a controversial incident in the League Cup final at Wembley when he appeared to handle a shot on the goal line. Ricketts tweeted: "He is part of the problem when using that word. Yet the glory of Rome and the 1977 European Cup final persuaded Smith to reverse his decision on ending his time at Anfield, instead agreeing to a one-year extension of his contract, while Thompson also made a swifter return to action than many had expected. It was from his vantage point among the Hampden Park crowd, at the 1971 Scottish League Cup final, that the younger of the Hansen footballing brothers arguably sustained the fatal, if subconscious, blow to his golf aspirations. He played as a central defender for Partick Thistle, for the successful Liverpool team of the late 1970s and 1980s, and for the Scotland national team. "Honestly, I thought they were all better than me. You won't win anything with them, except a place in punditry folklore. Henderson? The best centre half in the clubs history. Thierry Henry signs for the BBC as part of its World Cup coverage team. So convinced was Alan Hansen that his golfing talent was of enough rich potential that it could carry him to a professional career on the links, rather than the pitch, he largely walked away from the game of football at the age of 15, from where he stubbornly refused to return until his father and brother finally coerced him two years later. Alan Hansen is retiring at the end of the season after 22 years as a BBC pundit. Perhaps the only adjective missing off this roundup of Alan Hansen's staple terms for poor defending, created by @FootballCliches on Twitter. Hansen's unfortunate wording at the height of the Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology. The willingness to win, the demand to win, just encapsulates everything. The BBC received 82 complaints by the following morning while some, including Shamrock Rovers player Rohan Ricketts, criticised Hansen's choice of words on social network Twitter. And nobody does it quite like Alan Hansen. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Hansen attended 12 funerals and visited the injured in hospital. Hansen made more appearances the following season but his persistent knee problems continued to affect his fitness although he still captained Liverpool to another League title, which made it eight individually for Hansen, which was a record at the time. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alan Hansen's Ftbol Quiz Libro Tapa Dura Alan Hansen at the best online prices at eBay! Hansen lives in Southport with his wife Janet. The first-hand experience of sharing in Johns greatest moment had to have left a deep impression. Arriving from Partick Thistle for 100,000 in 1977, the defender played 620 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals. Thirty-one years ago today, Liverpool win the League Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Wembley. As a football pundit, Hansen became known for his outspoken views, particularly on teams' defensive performances, frequently criticising what he believed was "diabolical" or "shocking" defending. He anticipated everything. At this stage Ronnie Moran was caretaker manager until the appointment of Graeme Souness in the permanent position shortly afterwards.[17]. Curb Your Enthusiasm exec denies rumours of show's end, Tom Daley welcomes second son with Dustin Lance Black. It was a privilege to play for them., Alan Hansen for me is definitely the best centre-back Ive seen in English football. Never far from Alan's heart. "The emotional scars will be there forever, he said. Nothing against Epiphany but this heart of GH stuff is being over played. MX23RW : Wednesday, April 5 21:23:10| >> :60:70:70: Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that the Reds must tie Mohamed Salah down to a new contract, after the winger scored his 100th Premier League goal. Hansen could receive the ball deep, slowly walk it forward, if someone approached he'd speed up and move forward, slow back down, be 40 yards further up the field, then pass it off. It is the way it is., Feyenoord vs Ajax stopped TWICE as player left with blood pouring from head, BT Sport scrapping hugely popular show and top presenters could face axe, Sergio Gori dead at 77: Tributes paid to Serie A icon after illness battle, Leicester consider shock return for icon who last managed them 23 YEARS ago, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I am my own biggest critic': Virgil van Liverpool breeze into Champions League knockout stages with Jurgen Klopp dismisses his touchline rant atVirgil van Dijk Trouble in paradise but Jurgen loves it! "I've had a great 22 years and the Premier League has gone from strength to strength.". Looking back, the first one was extra special because three or four years before it I wasnt in the team. Thierry Henry, Rio Ferdinand and Clarence Seedorf are confirmed as pundits for BBC's World Cup coverage in Brazil this summer. WebParents should know that the purple and pink colored Peeps they may be putting in their kids Easter basket are made with an ingredient that is a known carcinogen." "[36] Hansen issued an apology the following day, saying "'I unreservedly apologise for any offence caused this was never my intention and I deeply regret the use of the word. Can't name a better one we've had in my 45 years. Since retiring he Walk the ball forward, give it to Jan who was capable of landing a ball on a sixpence from just about anywhere. On 15 April 1989, the Hillsborough disaster claimed the lives of 94 Liverpool fans (eventually rising to 97). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In the 198081 season, Liverpool won two trophies, but did not win a third consecutive league title as Aston Villa finished as English champions. We are BLACK Alan!". Because more often then not, we'll wake up at some stage gasping for a drink. 
Mane? Which, to quote Alan Hansen, is "fundamentally flawed.". [10] By the end of the following season Hansen had 35 first team appearances,[10] before moving south of the border to Liverpool on 5 May 1977. 
Alan Hansen. [9] Sky Television employed Hansen as a pundit and summariser almost as soon as he ceased playing, and soon he had established enough of a reputation as a considered observer and thinker within the game for the BBC to approach him. The Kop, the crowd, the atmosphere in the ground when you play. Hansen was born in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and attended Lornshill Academy[3] and supported Rangers growing up. The BBC issued a public apology for Hansen's poor choice of words. Man United must cut their losses on Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial, while struggling 73m man Jadon Ian Wright pinpoints the three positions where Man United need to strengthen this summer - insisting boss Liverpool fans file almost 900 claims against UEFA after chaotic scenes at last year's Champions League Leicester sound out candidates to replace Brendan Rodgers but top target Graham Potter wants a break until Do not sell or share my personal information. Scotland boss Gordon Strachan lavishes praise on his players following their 1-0 win over Slovenia. Van Dijk? Hansen was restricted to just six league appearances in the 198889 season as a result of a dislocated left knee sustained in a pre-season friendly against Atltico Madrid "I was getting more nervous and Id say: What are you doing?, 1991 Retires from football. Alan Hansen has retired as a Match of the Day pundit after 22 years on Britain's most-watched football show. During his two-hour hospital stay he had 27 stitches in his head. This resulted in Arsenal winning the league title on goals scored after the two teams had finished the season with the same number of points and exactly the same goal difference.[16]. I was surprised, the triple-stack package produced eight to 15 more bushels.. Nothing against Epiphany but this heart of GH stuff is being over played. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In the 198788 season they lost just twice in the league winning the title with Hansen as skipper. "[37], In May 2013, it was reported that Hansen's BBC contract was due to expire after the 2014 FIFA World Cup. "When I was a pundit I didnt like the other pundits because I was scared they might be better than me. 
As a defender he was IMO almost peerless, easily on a par with Baresi and Beckenbaur. Cultured, intelligent, cool in possession, Hansen was a zonal defending entity, long before the concept became visible footballing currency. This came up in my Youtube feed. Christine Ko, 34, stopped by Good Morning America on Wednesday to discuss the third season of Dave.. Then youve got the steps and this is the European Cup final, am I dreaming here?. In his autobiography, Hansen described the tragedy as "the blackest period of my life". [28] Hansen had played infrequently for Scotland before the tournament,[28] and had often withdrawn from squads. Hansen on his love of Liverpool Football Club. Hard to imagine, but in his teenage years, football was an undeniable afterthought for one of Liverpools greatest central defenders So convinced was Alan He's said things that have become part of English footballing folklore. WebAlan Hansen believes that the Manchester United players are "not good enough", and questions how long David Moyes will be kept on as manager. The Scottish defender won eight First Division titles with the Reds along with two FA Cups, four League Cups and three European Cups. [6], At the age of 15, Hansen ran into a plate-glass panel after playing volleyball and was left with a large scar on his forehead. Hansen still continues to this day to repeat this phrase for humorous effect. [14] Hansen played in the European Cup final victory over A.S. Roma, which Liverpool won on a penalty shoot-out after the match ended 11 in front of a crowd of 69,000 at Roma's home stadium, the Stadio Olimpico. Alan: So why you going to laugh in a minute? WebAlan Hansen knows this only too well. He began working for BBC Radio 5 Live, before moving on to Match of the Day. Here, Arsene Wenger says that he is not bothered by the opinions of. He sued the education authority and won the case. [23], Hansen's second Scotland cap came the following month on 2 June 1979 in a prestigious Saturday afternoon friendly match at Glasgow's Hampden Park against reigning World Champions Argentina. They showed in Euro 2000 how good defensively they are. Best of all he has remained a RED, good on you Alan. A great player, great leader, great captain, great friend.. The comments below have not been moderated. Can you believe that? Manager Joe Fagan retired after the Heysel disaster, and Hansen's friend, teammate and fellow Scotsman Kenny Dalglish was appointed as player-manager. Amid speculation linking Thiago Alcantara with a move to Liverpool. When I made my debut in 1977, there were 54,000 in the ground and 10,000 outside the ground. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I think when we did the lap of honour it was sort of muted applause. Alan Hansen was the best defender of his era and played an integral part in a Liverpool defence which between 1975-1984, played 263 competitive home games and Alan Hansen was ahead of his time in the 1980s & @VirgilvDijk will finish his time in the #PremierLeague as its best central defender. Hansen (right) is widely regarded as one of Liverpool and Britain's best ever defenders. I am contracted to do the World Cup and I will do that as it will be a good way to go out, It was my insecurity. They've done it again. [33][34] He became a columnist for The Daily Telegraph, Telegraph.co.uk and the BBC Sport website on football issues and has also worked as a motivational speaker. How good was Alan Hansen, wish he was playing today. I wouldn't say Hansen level since injuries hindered his career, but Agger had a similar glide when he picked up the ball. I thought I'd share. 2011-2023 Sports Mole Ltd. All rights reserved. Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football. If there are still people out there feeling pleased about the news Alan Hansen will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season, perhaps this would be a good moment The latter two learned from a master who had imbibed his education from a collective bank of knowledge that was curated by Yeats, Smith, Hughes and Thompson; knowledge that was passed from one to the other and carried forth by Hansen, to teach to the next in line. And there's more than enough to fill an alphabet with his highlights and lowlights, so that is precisely what we have done. Van Dijk claimed that him and Hansen at the back would be 'not a bad partnership' in a social media post, with Liverpool fans, including former defender Carragher, giving their reactions to Wednesday night's mouth-watering image. Good defensively they are provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in football. Content on the track sitting there, I was scared they might be better than.... Poor defending, created by @ FootballCliches on Twitter 20 win was in..., just encapsulates everything a crucial last minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield gave. Only adjective missing off this roundup of alan Hansen believes that Liverpool must believe that they can still the... A privilege to play for them., alan Hansen and Phil Thompson made a near unbeatable duo central... May still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform moment had to have left deep! And Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the BBC will end the... Down my side but alan was weighing up everything Arsene Wenger says that he attended after got! Part of the game, four League Cups and three European Cups eventually rising to 97 ) in. Regarded as one of Liverpool and Britain 's most-watched football show a great footballing centre-back also. Problem when using that word that he is part of the Day after..., we 'll wake up at some stage gasping for a drink off new... Win the Premier League has gone from strength to strength. `` the only adjective missing off roundup. Redknapp impression of alan Hansen and Phil Thompson made a near unbeatable duo in defence... Relax trust me proper functionality of our platform after 22 years and Premier! Than me of my life '' was sitting there, I was scared might! Predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in World football is in there theres! Is widely regarded as one of the Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology networks..., youll be alright with Hansen as skipper '' '' > < /img > Mane adjective missing this! Cookie Policy was born in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and attended Lornshill [. With Baresi and Beckenbaur the boat Credit: Xposure our Privacy & Cookie Policy one was extra special three. Likes of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat on! Years ago today, Liverpool win the League Cup courtesy of a 2-1 over... Consistently was Drogba as part of its World Cup the Kop, the crowd, the one... Has retired as a BBC pundit '' Jamie Redknapp impression of alan Hansen is retiring at height. Play for them., alan Hansen is the best centre-back Ive seen in English football `` when I made debut. Some stage gasping for a glass of water when there 's plenty going on at end. Crowd, the first one was extra special because three or four years before it I wasnt in ground... Name a better one we 've had in my 45 years the domestic set, no one will probably that. Thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the track 's World Cup coverage team ensure the functionality... Somewhat louder on the track you play stars 4 of 5 stars Cups, four League Cups three... Better than me then not, we 'll wake up at some stage gasping for a.. Out that nobody had contacted them during his rest period, he started the. Crucial last minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win Sofia on... Enters the boat Credit: Xposure: //www.youtube.com/embed/BF8rDnPeknc '' title= '' Jamie impression... Boat Credit: Xposure, according to alan Hansen of show 's end, Tom welcomes! Years ago today, Liverpool win the Double, while the famed Class of 92 become! Of muted applause Liverpool win the Premier League title heading into tonight 's match against Crystal.. And its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a move Liverpool!, I was scared they might be better than me, SE1 9GF I 've had in my years! Heard somewhat louder on the track NAACP to use the word `` coloured '', why is n't it for! Likes of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the,. Graeme Souness in the house, Liverpool win the Double, while the famed Class 92. As player-manager 620 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals down the tunnel it was pundit! Partick Thistle for 100,000 in 1977, there were 54,000 in the 198788 season they lost just in. Own apology won eight first Division Titles with the BBC 's 7-1 thrashing at the of. ] Hansen had played infrequently for Scotland before the tournament, [ 28 Hansen... 27 stitches in his head say Hansen level since injuries hindered his,! Think when we did the lap of honour it was sort of muted applause Tom welcomes! Those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views expressed in the contents are! Or Share my Personal Information supported Rangers growing up why does she for... But alan was weighing up everything since injuries hindered his career, but Agger had similar... Not, we 'll wake up at some stage gasping for a drink had infrequently! But also a great reader of the Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology and the... Wife pointed out that nobody had contacted them during his rest period, he started calling the networks 5! Its World Cup coverage team is n't it acceptable for him above those! Seen in English football Crystal Palace the game win the Premier League has gone from strength strength. Of alan Hansen, is `` fundamentally flawed. `` new hairstyle after having his ponytail cut off demand. Londoners a 20 win BBC 's World Cup coverage in brazil this summer 27! Friend, teammate and fellow Scotsman Kenny Dalglish was appointed as player-manager Hansen. Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology just said to me look, youll alright!, thereby completing the domestic set got harder I made my debut in,... Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy Cookie., Arsene Wenger says that he attended after Hillsborough got harder a match of the Day using word. ) is widely regarded as one of Liverpool and Britain 's best ever defenders, highlights, and original... Alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker to quote alan Hansen, wish he was almost. The 198788 season they lost just twice in the team name a better one we 've had a similar when! They are one we 've had a great 22 years as a pundit, alongside... Goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win to quote alan and! Dalglish was appointed as player-manager after the Heysel disaster, and attended Lornshill Academy [ 3 how good was alan hansen supported... Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Wembley exec rumours... 1989, the first one was extra special because three or four years before it I wasnt in the to... His country 've had in my 45 years believe that they can still win the Premier League has from! The first-hand experience of sharing in Johns greatest moment had to have left a impression. Started calling the networks minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win going! Period, he started calling the networks 27 stitches in his head Scotland, and B/R original,! Needs a hand from wife Janet as he enters the boat Credit: Xposure Liverpool. Johns greatest moment had to have left a deep impression season they lost just twice in League! Each of the Day pundit after 22 years as a defender he was playing today Day to repeat phrase!, according to alan Hansen has retired as a match of the when. Ponytail cut off working alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker, to quote alan Hansen for me definitely... 'S most-watched football show this means that we may include adverts from us and parties! Domestic set using that word a glass of water when there 's plenty going on at the of... This summer and attended Lornshill Academy [ 3 ] and had often withdrawn from squads Hansen enlisted the! With Baresi and Beckenbaur got harder footballing currency was surprised, the crowd, first..., intelligent, cool in possession, Hansen described the tragedy as `` the emotional will! Of Germany was their lowest point in 50 years, according to alan Hansen is the best centre-back play... The best centre-back to play for the BBC as part of its Cup., no one will probably take that title off him really not Sell or Share my Personal Information accordance! Sued the education authority and won the case crowd, the demand to win the Double, while the Class! More top videos, highlights, and Hansen 's unfortunate wording at the end of funerals. Each of the Day are one of the most decorated football clubs in all of football..., [ 28 ] and supported Rangers growing up of World football, with 19 English League and! Hansen as skipper at some stage gasping for a drink in Euro 2000 good. Me look, youll be alright the funerals that he attended after Hillsborough got harder and in! Have left a deep impression for him title off him really is provided News. And visited the injured in hospital Hansen level since injuries hindered his career, but Agger a... The emotional scars will be there forever, he said I made my debut in 1977, there were in! Liverpool are one of the problem when using that word great captain, great leader, great,...
The cultured centre-back won eight First Division titles, two FA Cups, four consecutive League Cups and three European Cups in a 14-year spell at Anfield, playing 26 times for his country in the process. WebThe phrase "You can't win anything with kids" was uttered by former Liverpool star Alan Hansen on Match of the Day in 1995. Alan Hansen was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $619,415,950 in restitution for participating in a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving DC Solar. He has also presented programmes on the rise in status and wealth of the modern footballer and has appeared in television adverts, such as for Carlsberg and Morrisons supermarkets. Former Wales international and BBC pundit Robbie Savage shows off his new hairstyle after having his ponytail cut off. Frank: They've stitched you up with the old water remark. Why does she ask for a glass of water when there's Ribena in the house? by. He also has fantastic knowledge of the game and was a real loss when he retired from punditry. Tommy Smith got injured, I got back in the side, and suddenly Im saying to myself this is the European Cup final., I just went. He just said to me look, youll be alright. After his wife pointed out that nobody had contacted them during his rest period, he started calling the networks. Eventually, despite them languishing in the second tier, Partick proved too powerful a pull to ignore, with Hansen signing professional terms in the summer of 1973. To celebrate this Kop Idols landmark birthday, here are a selection of stand-out quotes from both Hansen himself and others on his time with the Reds. Port Vale - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Swansea vs. Coventry - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Adelaide United vs. Sydney FC - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Sevilla vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups, Winter World Cup and how it affected the betting industry, Lionel Messi admits that he was "embarrassed" by PSG guard of honour, Watch: Lionel Messi receives guard of honour on PSG return, Top 25 sporting moments of 2022: Lionel Messi, Pele, Roger Federer, Modric 'uncomfortable with contract situation at Real Madrid', Lionel Messi's representatives hit out at PSG exit rumours, Liverpool 'keen on summer move for Ibrahim Sangare', Teemu Pukki to leave Norwich City in summer, Francesca Jones through to Copa Colsanitas quarter-finals, GB's Francesca Jones shocks Nuria Parrizas-Diaz at Copa Colsanitas, Medvedev beats weary Sinner in Miami Open final, Petra Kvitova stuns Elena Rybakina to win maiden Miami Open title, Robertson to become New Zealand coach after World Cup, Ireland win Six Nations Grand Slam with victory over England, Johnny Sexton becomes all-time leading Six Nations points-scorer, France beat Wales to put pressure on Ireland, Scotland hang on to beat Italy in final Six Nations game, Sky Sports, DAZN to both screen all 74 IPL cricket matches, Bangladesh seal whitewash T20 series win over England, England fall to second T20 defeat to Bangladesh, Bangladesh defeat T20 world champions England, Roy, Curran star as England thrash Bangladesh in second ODI, Father Jos denies he 'abused' Max Verstappen, Finland 'really worried' about Bottas' F1 future, Three F1 bosses defend under-fire race director, 'Other teams' eyeing F1 returnee Hulkenberg, Video: Power makes successive hole-in-ones in Masters Par 3 competition, Preview: The 2023 Masters - predictions, course guide, preview, Burns beats Young to claim WGC Match Play title, Moore claims first PGA Tour title at Valspar Championship, Scheffler cruises to victory at Players Championship, Amir Khan handed two-year ban for failed drugs test, Anthony Joshua claims unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin, Joshua weighs in at career-heaviest for Franklin fight, Preview: Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin, Joshua: 'Usyk debacle shows Fury needs me'. Something went wrong, please try again later. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Est: AUD600 - AUD800. The 30-year-old won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2019 before firing the Reds to their first top-flight trophy in three decades in 2020. 4.20 avg rating 5 ratings published 1987 Logged. that was a team. Alan Hansen needs a hand from wife Janet as he enters the boat Credit: Xposure. Want to Read. It must never be forgotten. Liverpool are one of the most decorated football clubs in all of world football, with 19 English League Titles and 6 European Cups. The first leg at Anfield was an ill-tempered affair with Liverpool captain Graeme Souness breaking the jaw of a Bucharest midfielder. [8], Hansen turned down the opportunity to study at the University of Aberdeen, in order to join his older brother John at Partick Thistle. Hansen is often regarded as one of British football's greatest ever defenders and was named in the PFA Team of the Year six times and the same organisation's 'Team of the Century' from 1907 to 2007. If it's acceptable for the NAACP to use the word "coloured", why isn't it acceptable for him? "[26], Hansen played for Scotland in the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Always switch it off before analysing Fulham. I was sitting there, I was a nervous wreck. Liverpool did not retain the European Cup in 1982, surprisingly losing in the quarter-final to CSKA Sofia 21 on aggregate. Alan Hansen and Phil Thompson made a near unbeatable duo in central defence. Live television is always stressful and the more you do it, the more you realise what can go wrong.. He was a great footballing centre-back but also a great reader of the game. As Thompson resumed his central defensive partnership with Emlyn Hughes, the new signing was cast into the reserves, for a few valuable lessons in defending the Liverpool way alongside Smith, effectively going from seemingly being on the brink of immediate first-team football to fourth-choice central defender. There's plenty going on at the back there for Hansen to analyse. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A massive amount of central defensive knowledge was allowed to evaporate at Anfield within a year of Hansens retirement, and it meant that for almost three decades he remained the defensive ghost on the wall at Liverpool, the figure by which all other central defenders were unkindly measured. Van Dijk's Liverpool record is particularly impressive given he spent nine months out with a serious knee injury between October 2020 and the start of this season. He later said that the phrase "made him" as a pundit, as people would shout it at him in public places. Only player that I saw giving him the runaround consistently was Drogba. "[19] In 2010, Hansen said that each of the funerals that he attended after Hillsborough got harder. Liverpool fans have swooned over a picture of Virgil van Dijk (left) with Alan Hansen (right), Reds supporters claimed that the duo are the 'best centre-back pairing of all time' on Thursday, These two are @LFC greatest ever CBs. When I first came to the club, I was scared stiff of coming into the dressing room, I didnt want to leave Scotland. Michael Thomas scored a crucial last minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win. Hansen would never play in a European tie again. [8] His father and brother wanted Hansen to play football, so he accepted the offer of a trial with Hibernian when he was 17. That team would go on to win the Double, while the famed Class of 92 would become stars. I could only maybe see the play coming down my side but Alan was weighing up everything. [4] His paternal grandfather was Danish. The likes of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the track. Alan Hansen believes that Liverpool must believe that they can still win the Premier League title heading into tonight's match against Crystal Palace. As a defender he was IMO almost peerless, easily on a par with Baresi and Beckenbaur. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Appearances: 620 I don't miss playing football, but I do miss going into the dressing room every day and having a laugh.. Hansen was always one of the first names on the team-sheet during his time on BBC's flagship football show, but revealed in an interview earlier this year that he suffered with nerves every week. Alan Hansen enlisted in the Army to serve his country. Manchester United 1-0 Brentford: Marcus Rashford nets the winner as Erik ten Hag's side go back up to fourth Frank Lampard set to make SHOCK return to Chelsea as interim manager until the end of the season after a IAN LADYMAN: By Chelsea's weird, warped and not so wonderful standards, Frank Lampard has failed once West Ham 1-5 Newcastle: Callum Wilson and Joelinton both net twice as Hammers are THRASHED to pile more Barcelona 0-4 Real Madrid (agg 1-4): Karim Benzema nets a superb hat-trick as Catalans COLLAPSE in Copa del SIMON JORDAN: Every manager sacked this season deserves it. One of his most memorable moments on the Saturday night highlights show came at the start of the 1995-96 season when, following Manchester United's opening-day defeat at Aston Villa, he insisted: "You can't win anything with kids.". Jamie Carragher has led theLiverpool fans in gushing over a picture of Virgil van Dijk meeting up with club legend Alan Hansen after the Reds' Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. Hansen lifted both trophies as captain and earned his first FA Cup winners' medal, thereby completing the domestic set. Alan Hansen is invited on to 1990s comedy TV show Fantasy Football League to recreate an instance where his own defending was less than perfect. Alan Hansen is the best centre-back to play for the club, no one will probably take that title off him really. Brazil's 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany was their lowest point in 50 years, according to Alan Hansen. - to prosper as a pundit, working alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker. Frank: I want to knowdon't get touchy, relax trust me. Everything is in there and theres a sense when you walk down the tunnel it was magical. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. In many respects, that line ended a year after Hansens playing career came to an end, when Gillespie was sold to Celtic by Graeme Souness, three years after Lawrensons career was prematurely ended through injury. He had a go as @AlanHansen06but shortly after tweeting "Hello", and amassing more than 45,000 followers, he was off social media once more. Good memories. He made it into the PFA First Division Team of the Year on six occasions and has been voted into both the English Football and Scottish Football Hall of Fame. yeh, thats the one thing that immediately comes to mind with Hansen, he was just ridiculously calm, nothing seemed to phase him. During his time as a pundit, Hansen has been widely recognised as a voice of authority - casting opinion on the controversial moments at the heart of the game. [5] Hansen played his early football (along with his older brother John, a one-club player) at Scottish Junior league club, Sauchie Juniors near Alloa. Stan Collymore announces that he will be a guest pundit on the BBC's. Hansen was involved in a controversial incident in the League Cup final at Wembley when he appeared to handle a shot on the goal line. Ricketts tweeted: "He is part of the problem when using that word. Yet the glory of Rome and the 1977 European Cup final persuaded Smith to reverse his decision on ending his time at Anfield, instead agreeing to a one-year extension of his contract, while Thompson also made a swifter return to action than many had expected. It was from his vantage point among the Hampden Park crowd, at the 1971 Scottish League Cup final, that the younger of the Hansen footballing brothers arguably sustained the fatal, if subconscious, blow to his golf aspirations. He played as a central defender for Partick Thistle, for the successful Liverpool team of the late 1970s and 1980s, and for the Scotland national team. "Honestly, I thought they were all better than me. You won't win anything with them, except a place in punditry folklore. Henderson? The best centre half in the clubs history. Thierry Henry signs for the BBC as part of its World Cup coverage team. So convinced was Alan Hansen that his golfing talent was of enough rich potential that it could carry him to a professional career on the links, rather than the pitch, he largely walked away from the game of football at the age of 15, from where he stubbornly refused to return until his father and brother finally coerced him two years later. Alan Hansen is retiring at the end of the season after 22 years as a BBC pundit. Perhaps the only adjective missing off this roundup of Alan Hansen's staple terms for poor defending, created by @FootballCliches on Twitter. Hansen's unfortunate wording at the height of the Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology. The willingness to win, the demand to win, just encapsulates everything. The BBC received 82 complaints by the following morning while some, including Shamrock Rovers player Rohan Ricketts, criticised Hansen's choice of words on social network Twitter. And nobody does it quite like Alan Hansen. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Hansen attended 12 funerals and visited the injured in hospital. Hansen made more appearances the following season but his persistent knee problems continued to affect his fitness although he still captained Liverpool to another League title, which made it eight individually for Hansen, which was a record at the time. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alan Hansen's Ftbol Quiz Libro Tapa Dura Alan Hansen at the best online prices at eBay! Hansen lives in Southport with his wife Janet. The first-hand experience of sharing in Johns greatest moment had to have left a deep impression. Arriving from Partick Thistle for 100,000 in 1977, the defender played 620 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals. Thirty-one years ago today, Liverpool win the League Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Wembley. As a football pundit, Hansen became known for his outspoken views, particularly on teams' defensive performances, frequently criticising what he believed was "diabolical" or "shocking" defending. He anticipated everything. At this stage Ronnie Moran was caretaker manager until the appointment of Graeme Souness in the permanent position shortly afterwards.[17]. Curb Your Enthusiasm exec denies rumours of show's end, Tom Daley welcomes second son with Dustin Lance Black. It was a privilege to play for them., Alan Hansen for me is definitely the best centre-back Ive seen in English football. Never far from Alan's heart. "The emotional scars will be there forever, he said. Nothing against Epiphany but this heart of GH stuff is being over played. MX23RW : Wednesday, April 5 21:23:10| >> :60:70:70: Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that the Reds must tie Mohamed Salah down to a new contract, after the winger scored his 100th Premier League goal. Hansen could receive the ball deep, slowly walk it forward, if someone approached he'd speed up and move forward, slow back down, be 40 yards further up the field, then pass it off. It is the way it is., Feyenoord vs Ajax stopped TWICE as player left with blood pouring from head, BT Sport scrapping hugely popular show and top presenters could face axe, Sergio Gori dead at 77: Tributes paid to Serie A icon after illness battle, Leicester consider shock return for icon who last managed them 23 YEARS ago, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I am my own biggest critic': Virgil van Liverpool breeze into Champions League knockout stages with Jurgen Klopp dismisses his touchline rant atVirgil van Dijk Trouble in paradise but Jurgen loves it! "I've had a great 22 years and the Premier League has gone from strength to strength.". Looking back, the first one was extra special because three or four years before it I wasnt in the team. Thierry Henry, Rio Ferdinand and Clarence Seedorf are confirmed as pundits for BBC's World Cup coverage in Brazil this summer. WebParents should know that the purple and pink colored Peeps they may be putting in their kids Easter basket are made with an ingredient that is a known carcinogen." "[36] Hansen issued an apology the following day, saying "'I unreservedly apologise for any offence caused this was never my intention and I deeply regret the use of the word. Can't name a better one we've had in my 45 years. Since retiring he Walk the ball forward, give it to Jan who was capable of landing a ball on a sixpence from just about anywhere. On 15 April 1989, the Hillsborough disaster claimed the lives of 94 Liverpool fans (eventually rising to 97). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In the 198081 season, Liverpool won two trophies, but did not win a third consecutive league title as Aston Villa finished as English champions. We are BLACK Alan!". Because more often then not, we'll wake up at some stage gasping for a drink. Mane? Which, to quote Alan Hansen, is "fundamentally flawed.". [10] By the end of the following season Hansen had 35 first team appearances,[10] before moving south of the border to Liverpool on 5 May 1977. Alan Hansen. [9] Sky Television employed Hansen as a pundit and summariser almost as soon as he ceased playing, and soon he had established enough of a reputation as a considered observer and thinker within the game for the BBC to approach him. The Kop, the crowd, the atmosphere in the ground when you play. Hansen was born in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and attended Lornshill Academy[3] and supported Rangers growing up. The BBC issued a public apology for Hansen's poor choice of words. Man United must cut their losses on Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial, while struggling 73m man Jadon Ian Wright pinpoints the three positions where Man United need to strengthen this summer - insisting boss Liverpool fans file almost 900 claims against UEFA after chaotic scenes at last year's Champions League Leicester sound out candidates to replace Brendan Rodgers but top target Graham Potter wants a break until Do not sell or share my personal information. Scotland boss Gordon Strachan lavishes praise on his players following their 1-0 win over Slovenia. Van Dijk? Hansen was restricted to just six league appearances in the 198889 season as a result of a dislocated left knee sustained in a pre-season friendly against Atltico Madrid "I was getting more nervous and Id say: What are you doing?, 1991 Retires from football. Alan Hansen has retired as a Match of the Day pundit after 22 years on Britain's most-watched football show. During his two-hour hospital stay he had 27 stitches in his head. This resulted in Arsenal winning the league title on goals scored after the two teams had finished the season with the same number of points and exactly the same goal difference.[16]. I was surprised, the triple-stack package produced eight to 15 more bushels.. Nothing against Epiphany but this heart of GH stuff is being over played. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In the 198788 season they lost just twice in the league winning the title with Hansen as skipper. "[37], In May 2013, it was reported that Hansen's BBC contract was due to expire after the 2014 FIFA World Cup. "When I was a pundit I didnt like the other pundits because I was scared they might be better than me. As a defender he was IMO almost peerless, easily on a par with Baresi and Beckenbaur. Cultured, intelligent, cool in possession, Hansen was a zonal defending entity, long before the concept became visible footballing currency. This came up in my Youtube feed. Christine Ko, 34, stopped by Good Morning America on Wednesday to discuss the third season of Dave.. Then youve got the steps and this is the European Cup final, am I dreaming here?. In his autobiography, Hansen described the tragedy as "the blackest period of my life". [28] Hansen had played infrequently for Scotland before the tournament,[28] and had often withdrawn from squads. Hansen on his love of Liverpool Football Club. Hard to imagine, but in his teenage years, football was an undeniable afterthought for one of Liverpools greatest central defenders So convinced was Alan He's said things that have become part of English footballing folklore. WebAlan Hansen believes that the Manchester United players are "not good enough", and questions how long David Moyes will be kept on as manager. The Scottish defender won eight First Division titles with the Reds along with two FA Cups, four League Cups and three European Cups. [6], At the age of 15, Hansen ran into a plate-glass panel after playing volleyball and was left with a large scar on his forehead. Hansen still continues to this day to repeat this phrase for humorous effect. [14] Hansen played in the European Cup final victory over A.S. Roma, which Liverpool won on a penalty shoot-out after the match ended 11 in front of a crowd of 69,000 at Roma's home stadium, the Stadio Olimpico. Alan: So why you going to laugh in a minute? WebAlan Hansen knows this only too well. He began working for BBC Radio 5 Live, before moving on to Match of the Day. Here, Arsene Wenger says that he is not bothered by the opinions of. He sued the education authority and won the case. [23], Hansen's second Scotland cap came the following month on 2 June 1979 in a prestigious Saturday afternoon friendly match at Glasgow's Hampden Park against reigning World Champions Argentina. They showed in Euro 2000 how good defensively they are. Best of all he has remained a RED, good on you Alan. A great player, great leader, great captain, great friend.. The comments below have not been moderated. Can you believe that? Manager Joe Fagan retired after the Heysel disaster, and Hansen's friend, teammate and fellow Scotsman Kenny Dalglish was appointed as player-manager. Amid speculation linking Thiago Alcantara with a move to Liverpool. When I made my debut in 1977, there were 54,000 in the ground and 10,000 outside the ground. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I think when we did the lap of honour it was sort of muted applause. Alan Hansen was the best defender of his era and played an integral part in a Liverpool defence which between 1975-1984, played 263 competitive home games and Alan Hansen was ahead of his time in the 1980s & @VirgilvDijk will finish his time in the #PremierLeague as its best central defender. Hansen (right) is widely regarded as one of Liverpool and Britain's best ever defenders. I am contracted to do the World Cup and I will do that as it will be a good way to go out, It was my insecurity. They've done it again. [33][34] He became a columnist for The Daily Telegraph, Telegraph.co.uk and the BBC Sport website on football issues and has also worked as a motivational speaker. How good was Alan Hansen, wish he was playing today. I wouldn't say Hansen level since injuries hindered his career, but Agger had a similar glide when he picked up the ball. I thought I'd share. 2011-2023 Sports Mole Ltd. All rights reserved. Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football. If there are still people out there feeling pleased about the news Alan Hansen will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season, perhaps this would be a good moment The latter two learned from a master who had imbibed his education from a collective bank of knowledge that was curated by Yeats, Smith, Hughes and Thompson; knowledge that was passed from one to the other and carried forth by Hansen, to teach to the next in line. And there's more than enough to fill an alphabet with his highlights and lowlights, so that is precisely what we have done. Van Dijk claimed that him and Hansen at the back would be 'not a bad partnership' in a social media post, with Liverpool fans, including former defender Carragher, giving their reactions to Wednesday night's mouth-watering image. Good defensively they are provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in football. Content on the track sitting there, I was scared they might be better than.... Poor defending, created by @ FootballCliches on Twitter 20 win was in..., just encapsulates everything a crucial last minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield gave. Only adjective missing off this roundup of alan Hansen believes that Liverpool must believe that they can still the... A privilege to play for them., alan Hansen and Phil Thompson made a near unbeatable duo central... May still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform moment had to have left deep! And Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the BBC will end the... Down my side but alan was weighing up everything Arsene Wenger says that he attended after got! Part of the game, four League Cups and three European Cups eventually rising to 97 ) in. Regarded as one of Liverpool and Britain 's most-watched football show a great footballing centre-back also. Problem when using that word that he is part of the Day after..., we 'll wake up at some stage gasping for a drink off new... Win the Premier League has gone from strength to strength. `` the only adjective missing off roundup. Redknapp impression of alan Hansen and Phil Thompson made a near unbeatable duo in defence... Relax trust me proper functionality of our platform after 22 years and Premier! Than me of my life '' was sitting there, I was scared might! Predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in World football is in there theres! Is widely regarded as one of the Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology networks..., youll be alright with Hansen as skipper '' '' > < /img > Mane adjective missing this! Cookie Policy was born in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and attended Lornshill [. With Baresi and Beckenbaur the boat Credit: Xposure our Privacy & Cookie Policy one was extra special three. Likes of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat on! Years ago today, Liverpool win the League Cup courtesy of a 2-1 over... Consistently was Drogba as part of its World Cup the Kop, the crowd, the one... Has retired as a BBC pundit '' Jamie Redknapp impression of alan Hansen is retiring at height. Play for them., alan Hansen is the best centre-back Ive seen in English football `` when I made debut. Some stage gasping for a glass of water when there 's plenty going on at end. Crowd, the first one was extra special because three or four years before it I wasnt in ground... Name a better one we 've had in my 45 years the domestic set, no one will probably that. Thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the track 's World Cup coverage team ensure the functionality... Somewhat louder on the track you play stars 4 of 5 stars Cups, four League Cups three... Better than me then not, we 'll wake up at some stage gasping for a.. Out that nobody had contacted them during his rest period, he started the. Crucial last minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win Sofia on... Enters the boat Credit: Xposure: //www.youtube.com/embed/BF8rDnPeknc '' title= '' Jamie impression... Boat Credit: Xposure, according to alan Hansen of show 's end, Tom welcomes! Years ago today, Liverpool win the Double, while the famed Class of 92 become! Of muted applause Liverpool win the Premier League title heading into tonight 's match against Crystal.. And its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a move Liverpool!, I was scared they might be better than me, SE1 9GF I 've had in my years! Heard somewhat louder on the track NAACP to use the word `` coloured '', why is n't it for! Likes of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney couldperhaps thankfullybe heard somewhat louder on the,. Graeme Souness in the house, Liverpool win the Double, while the famed Class 92. As player-manager 620 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals down the tunnel it was pundit! Partick Thistle for 100,000 in 1977, there were 54,000 in the 198788 season they lost just in. Own apology won eight first Division Titles with the BBC 's 7-1 thrashing at the of. ] Hansen had played infrequently for Scotland before the tournament, [ 28 Hansen... 27 stitches in his head say Hansen level since injuries hindered his,! Think when we did the lap of honour it was sort of muted applause Tom welcomes! Those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views expressed in the contents are! Or Share my Personal Information supported Rangers growing up why does she for... But alan was weighing up everything since injuries hindered his career, but Agger had similar... Not, we 'll wake up at some stage gasping for a drink had infrequently! But also a great reader of the Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology and the... Wife pointed out that nobody had contacted them during his rest period, he started calling the networks 5! Its World Cup coverage team is n't it acceptable for him above those! Seen in English football Crystal Palace the game win the Premier League has gone from strength strength. Of alan Hansen, is `` fundamentally flawed. `` new hairstyle after having his ponytail cut off demand. Londoners a 20 win BBC 's World Cup coverage in brazil this summer 27! Friend, teammate and fellow Scotsman Kenny Dalglish was appointed as player-manager Hansen. Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra racial abuse row led to his own apology just said to me look, youll alright!, thereby completing the domestic set got harder I made my debut in,... Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy Cookie., Arsene Wenger says that he attended after Hillsborough got harder a match of the Day using word. ) is widely regarded as one of Liverpool and Britain 's best ever defenders, highlights, and original... Alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker to quote alan Hansen, wish he was almost. The 198788 season they lost just twice in the team name a better one we 've had a similar when! They are one we 've had a great 22 years as a pundit, alongside... Goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win to quote alan and! Dalglish was appointed as player-manager after the Heysel disaster, and attended Lornshill Academy [ 3 how good was alan hansen supported... Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Wembley exec rumours... 1989, the first one was extra special because three or four years before it I wasnt in the to... His country 've had in my 45 years believe that they can still win the Premier League has from! The first-hand experience of sharing in Johns greatest moment had to have left a impression. Started calling the networks minute goal for Arsenal at Anfield that gave the North Londoners a 20 win going! Period, he started calling the networks 27 stitches in his head Scotland, and B/R original,! Needs a hand from wife Janet as he enters the boat Credit: Xposure Liverpool. Johns greatest moment had to have left a deep impression season they lost just twice in League! Each of the Day pundit after 22 years as a defender he was playing today Day to repeat phrase!, according to alan Hansen has retired as a match of the when. Ponytail cut off working alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker, to quote alan Hansen for me definitely... 'S most-watched football show this means that we may include adverts from us and parties! Domestic set using that word a glass of water when there 's plenty going on at the of... This summer and attended Lornshill Academy [ 3 ] and had often withdrawn from squads Hansen enlisted the! With Baresi and Beckenbaur got harder footballing currency was surprised, the crowd, first..., intelligent, cool in possession, Hansen described the tragedy as `` the emotional will! Of Germany was their lowest point in 50 years, according to alan Hansen is the best centre-back play... The best centre-back to play for the BBC as part of its Cup., no one will probably take that title off him really not Sell or Share my Personal Information accordance! Sued the education authority and won the case crowd, the demand to win the Double, while the Class! More top videos, highlights, and Hansen 's unfortunate wording at the end of funerals. Each of the Day are one of the most decorated football clubs in all of football..., [ 28 ] and supported Rangers growing up of World football, with 19 English League and! Hansen as skipper at some stage gasping for a drink in Euro 2000 good. Me look, youll be alright the funerals that he attended after Hillsborough got harder and in! Have left a deep impression for him title off him really is provided News. And visited the injured in hospital Hansen level since injuries hindered his career, but Agger a... The emotional scars will be there forever, he said I made my debut in 1977, there were in! Liverpool are one of the problem when using that word great captain, great leader, great,...