Layla 0 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 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.Skysports:(RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahrainiBlue 32 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheva7 0 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Heart failure again ?Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogba11CFC 108 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,483 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Shocking -only 35 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Shame. Wasnt a bad player either.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changingman2000 35 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleoftheshed 388 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Very sad news.R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changingman2000 35 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 R.I.P Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Blue 469 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 thats insane RIP and condolences to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmarvel 1 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 RIP :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Rest in Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layla 0 Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 its incredible how much this is happening. i was shocked when i heard about it on soccer saturday. for his nethew to be on the pitch and witness it is terrible. can only think of his family at this time. its dead sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changingman2000 35 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Funeral in Hamilton on FridayFir Park Tribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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