Saturday, December 29, 2007
Breaking News: Phil O'Donnell Captain of Motherwell FC Collapsed And Died
Motherwell captain and former Celtic and Sheffield Wednesday player Phil O'Donnell fell to the ground during his team's match against Dundee United.
Mr O'Donnell, 35, was taken off the pitch at Fir Park on a stretcher 12 minutes from the end of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League match, Motherwell Football Club chairman Bill Dickie said.
He was set to be replaced by substitute Marc Fitzpatrick in a match that Motherwell won 5-3 but fell to the pitch as the change was taking place.
After being treated for around five minutes on the field, Mr O'Donnell was carried off on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
His nephew, David Clarkson, was also playing in the match, and was substituted after being shocked by the incident.
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee spoke briefly to the press after the game before going to hospital.
Mr O'Donnell, who won one Scotland cap, began his career with Motherwell and rejoined the club in 2004 following spells with Celtic, who he joined in a £1.75m deal in 1994, and Sheffield Wednesday.
Former First Minister Jack McConnell, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, said: "Phil O'Donnell was a great professional who was admired by fellow players and fans alike.
"As captain he helped transform Motherwell this season.
"Phil will be sadly missed by his family and by football fans but he will be mourned by the whole community."
Mr O'Donnell, 35, was taken off the pitch at Fir Park on a stretcher 12 minutes from the end of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League match, Motherwell Football Club chairman Bill Dickie said.He was set to be replaced by substitute Marc Fitzpatrick in a match that Motherwell won 5-3 but fell to the pitch as the change was taking place.
After being treated for around five minutes on the field, Mr O'Donnell was carried off on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
His nephew, David Clarkson, was also playing in the match, and was substituted after being shocked by the incident.
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee spoke briefly to the press after the game before going to hospital.
Mr O'Donnell, who won one Scotland cap, began his career with Motherwell and rejoined the club in 2004 following spells with Celtic, who he joined in a £1.75m deal in 1994, and Sheffield Wednesday.
Former First Minister Jack McConnell, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, said: "Phil O'Donnell was a great professional who was admired by fellow players and fans alike.
"As captain he helped transform Motherwell this season.
"Phil will be sadly missed by his family and by football fans but he will be mourned by the whole community."
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