Motherwell Captain Dies

[Layla 0]

Motherwell midfielder Phil O'Donnell has died after collapsing during his side's 5-3 win over Dundee United.

O'Donnell collapsed to the ground as he was about to be substituted at Fir Park and received five minutes' treatment before being stretchered to an ambulance.

But Motherwell chairman Bill Dickie has confirmed that the 35-year-old has died after being taken to hospital.

Speaking after the game, before news of O'Donnell's death had come through, Well manager Mark McGhee confirmed the substitution was 'a coincidence'.

McGhee later replaced David Clarkson - O'Donnell's nephew - who had been shaken up by the incident.

"We took Clarkson off because he got a fright from the nature of the collapse," said McGhee.

"A few of the boys got a fright."

O'Donnell started his career at Motherwell before leaving for Celtic in 1994 and then joining Sheffield Wednesday five years later.

He returned to Fir Park in January 2004 and was captain of a Well side who have been performing above expectations this season.

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:(RIP

[BahrainiBlue 32]

RIP

[SuperSheva7 0]

:(

[manpe 10,861]

Heart failure again ?

Sad.

[Drogba11CFC 108]

RIP

[Fulham Broadway 16,845]

Shocking -only 35 .

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

Shame. Wasnt a bad player either.

RIP

[changingman2000 35]

Terrible shame, I actually live in the Motherwell area now (Bellshill) and its a real community club. He was a respected player in the scottish game and will be missed greatly, was a real father figure to the young Motherwell players who are having a fantastic season. Leaves a wife and four weans, RIP

[middleoftheshed 388]

Very sad news.

R.I.P

[changingman2000 35]

His Nephew, David Clarkson also plays for Motherwell and was on the pitch when his uncle collapsed, had to be substituted immediately. How harrowing must that have been for the guy? they are having a minutes applause at the remainder of the scottish fixtures on Wednesday, Including at Parkhead for the Old Firm match, I think a minutes silence would have been acknowledged by Rangers fans in any case. If I mind right, Rangers first match after Jock Stien died was at Clydebank and the tribute was perfectly administered. Same with Jimmy Johnstone, and also from Celtic fans when Jim Baxter died.

Great, Great shame

[chrismada9 1,948]

R.I.P Phil

[Elliott 7]

RIP

[True_Blue 469]

RIP

[terry26 6]

thats insane

RIP and condolences to his family

[Steve 10,227]

RIP

[captainmarvel 1]

RIP :(

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Rest in Peace

[Layla 0]

Post-mortem examination has found that Motherwell footballer Phil O'Donnell died from heart failure.

The 35-year-old collapsed during his team's game on Saturday and was pronounced dead a short time later. Robert Liddle, the club doctor, said: "The post-mortem revealed that Phil had suffered left ventricular failure of the heart."

RIP