Alan Hansen looks in good spirits as Match of the Day legend, 69, makes rare visit to former club after health scare
ALAN HANSEN looked in good spirits as he made a rare visit to one of his former clubs on Saturday.
The Match of the Day legend was joined by his older brother John as they watched Partick Thistle take on Airdrieonians.
Hansen beamed as he was presented with a personalised shirt by his old team at Firhill Stadium.
The 69-year-old was in attendance after a health scare in the summer.
He was taken seriously ill and hospitalised in June before being allowed to complete his recovery at home.
As well as receiving a shirt on Saturday, Hansen also appeared on the pitch, where he was asked how it felt to be back at the club.
The former defender explained: “It feels sensational. It’s great to be here, as I haven’t been here in a long, long time.
“I’ve got so many happy memories, in particular with that team in ’76, that team was fantastic.
“As soon as you went into the dressing room here, you just laughed and laughed. Thank you very much for having me here.”
Hansen spent four years with Partick Thistle before joining Liverpool in 1977.
Meanwhile, his older brother John spent his entire playing career with the Jags.
The pair were treated to a win on Saturday as the Scottish Championship side won 2-1 to remain in the top half.
Hansen’s return comes after he was also seen in good spirits earlier this month.
He was pictured chatting to former Everton winger Alan Irvine whilst popping to the shops.
As well as his spell at Thistle, Hansen also spent 14 years with Liverpool through to his retirement in 1991.
During his time at Anfield, he won 24 trophies, including three European Cups and eight league titles.