Until a knee injury ended his playing career in 1991 Alan Hansen was one of the most successful British soccer players of all time. He is the only person to have won all of the honours available at club level at least twice and captained the Liverpool side to an historic double in 1986.
A keen tactical understanding of the game has made him a firm favourite on BBC Match of the Day, Grandstand and Sportsnight. He also contributes to a weekly newspaper column on soccer and is establishing a reputation as a motivational speaker.
As playing golf, handicap of 4, his interests include tennis, the theatre and hill walking. Before embarking on his professional playing career, Alan was awarded a place at Aberdeen University to read history.
