Alan Hansen: A Legend on the Mend, Insights from Graeme Souness
Triumph and Recovery: Alan Hansen's Journey
Liverpool’s footballing circles buzzed with concern last week following news that Alan Hansen, the legendary defender, was seriously ill in hospital. Thankfully, the narrative took a positive turn when his former teammate and friend, Graeme Souness, provided an uplifting...
Reflecting on Alan Hansen's Legacy Amid Concerns
As news breaks of Alan Hansen's hospitalisation, the football community stands in solidarity, hoping for the best for one of Liverpool's most illustrious sons. Dave Hendrick on Anfield Index's 'Daily Red Podcast' shared, "Legendary Liverpool defender Alan Hansen is in hospital in serious condition, we have no further...
Alan Hansen: Liverpool Legend Seriously Ill
Former Liverpool and Scotland centre-back, Alan Hansen, is "seriously ill in hospital," according to an announcement from the Anfield club on Sunday.
Hansen's Illustrious Career with Liverpool
Alan Hansen was an integral figure in the legendary Liverpool teams of the 1970s and 1980s. During his tenure, he secured eight First Division...
Liverpool's League Cup Love Affair Begins: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United (1981)
Liverpool Football Club's relationship with the League Cup is unparalleled in English football. With nine victories under their belt—one more than their closest rivals, Manchester City—Liverpool stands on the precipice of a historic tenth win. This achievement could kickstart a remarkable season, potentially culminating...
The Torch Passes: Aldridge Steps into Rush's Boots
As Liverpool faced the departure of their goal-scoring titan Ian Rush in 1987, a void loomed large over Anfield. The iconic No.9 jersey was up for grabs, and stepping into those shoes was none other than John Aldridge, a passionate Scouser who had made waves with Oxford...
The Torch Passes: Aldridge Steps into Rush's Boots
As Liverpool faced the departure of their goal-scoring titan Ian Rush in 1987, a void loomed large over Anfield. The iconic No.9 jersey was up for grabs, and stepping into those shoes was none other than John Aldridge, a passionate Scouser who had made waves with Oxford...
Having been born in 1981, I had the privilege of watching legends and players of such quality, and that European and domestic dominance was assured. John Barnes, Ian Rush, Peter Beardsley, Alan Hansen, Ronnie Whelan & Bruce Grobellelar were just some my first generation of Liverpool players, albeit at a very young age. My...
Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years is within touching distance. Jürgen Klopp has masterminded an incredible season that has broken records along the way, with a team that is likely to go down in Liverpool folklore.
But how did things look back in 1990? Well, here’s a taster as we step back in time...
I was lucky enough to grow up in an era where Liverpool won an array of trophies on a regular basis. If we didn’t win the league one season, you could bank on us winning it the next; such was our dominance.
Sadly, these trophies dried up to largely become few and far between. In...
It's an interesting question and one which, more than anything else, I'd just like to discuss with you readers.
If you're interested in sports other than football, over the past few weeks you may well have heard or seen some 'legendary' players, teams or performances: there was Mohamed Amir's bowling spell in the Champions Trophy Final...
