Alan Brazil: Former Scotland forward ‘lucky’ to be alive

Former Scotland striker Alan Brazil says he is “very lucky to be here” after recently undergoing a liver transplant.

The 66-year-old, who now works as a broadcaster, revealed that his heart stopped beating during the procedure.

“I’ve had ongoing tests and seen a lot of specialists and they’ve decided I need a transplant,” Brazile told talkSPORT.

“I finished (work) at quarter past ten and at 10 I had to phone Addenbrooke’s Hospital. They said ‘get in now’.

“I was on the slab around 2:30 that afternoon and they untied me. I was down for something like eight hours.

“They transplanted my liver. My heart stopped for a while and it came back on its own.

“I’ll be honest, I’m very lucky to be here.”

The Brazilian had spells with Ipswich Town, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur among others during his playing career and is hopeful he can return to the air in the coming weeks.

“I copied it, but thank God, fortunately, the people at Addenbrooke’s Hospital saved my life,” he said.

“I’m fine. Not there yet, but I’m getting there.”