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Alan Hansen, once a beloved figure on UK television for his role on Match of the Day, hasn't graced screens again in over a decade.
Blessing viewers with 16 FA Cup finals, six World Cups, five European Championships, and even an Olympic Games, Hansen's insightful analysis on the BBC was home to his distinctive Scottish accent, quickly becoming a favourite among fans—even when branding play as "diabolical" or "shocking".
However, the Liverpool legend stepped back from the limelight in 2014, living a more secluded life with his wife Janet and children, Adam and Lucy.
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The last few years saw Hansen briefly resurface in the media following health concerns and receiving an MBE, but his absence has unquestionably left a void in the realm of football punditry that many still feel today.
Mirror Football delved into what Hansen is up to now.
Match of the Day
During his exemplary 14-year tenure at Anfield, Hansen, now aged 69, amassed an impressive haul of 25 major honours, which includes eight league titles and three European Cups.
Upon hanging up his boots in 1991, transitioning into punditry seemed a natural course for the assured former defender.
Alan Hansen and Gary Lineker enjoyed a strong rapport on Match of the Day.
I've been in football for 41 years and I'm going out right at the top, just as I did at Liverpool."
TV disappearance
Despite speculation that he was simply seeking a break after more than 20 years on television, Hansen revealed in a 2016 interview that his decision to step away from the media spotlight was due to "crippling" nerves.
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The BBC were terrific, I loved the people and Match of the Day but I didn't enjoy the nerves."
His sentiments were echoed by Gary Lineker, who worked alongside Hansen on the show
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