| Age | 35 years |
| Date of Birth | 1972 |
| Date of Death | 12/2007 |
| Visitors | 5,618 since 29/12/2007 |
| Creator |
MOTHERWELL captain Phil O'Donnell died after collapsing during his side's match against Dundee United.
The former Celtic and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder, 35, fell to the ground as he was about to be replaced by Marc Fitzpatrick.
He was treated at pitchside for five minutes before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital.
Club medics believe he suffered a seizure and efforts were made to revive him en route to hospital.
Doctors at Wishaw Genral Hospital also tried to save him but Phil did not regain consciousness and was pronounced dead at 17.18pm.
Motherwell owner John Boyle said: “This is an unspeakable tragedy for Phil’s family.
"At this stage we do not know the exact cause of death but the club is obviously liaising with the medical staff at Wishaw General.
“Everyone at Motherwell is shocked to the core and we are sure that everyone involved in Scottish football will feel the same.
"Phil was not only an inspirational player for Motherwell and club captain, but was an inspirational person.
“All of us at Motherwell are thinking of his wife Eileen and their four children.”
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee said: “I don’t want to say anything more than how devastated everyone at the club is for his wife and his young children.
“That’s what we are all feeling tonight, nothing else matters.
“Obviously from the club’s point of view we’ll gather round to give his family as much support as they need.”
O'Donnell, who had started his career at Fir Park, won one cap for Scotland.
His nephew, David Clarkson, who was also playing in the match, was taken off after being alarmed by the incident.
Uncle Phil..
..is there a day that goes past where us 'Well fans dont miss you? I think not. Some guy. Some gent. Some player. Some captain. Can remember that day against United like yesterday, you turned to the bench in true disbelief how unbelievably well we were playing, we were like Barcelona and our Clarky had the game of his life, with that lobbed goal and you captained that side to victory, Phil. You left Fir Park with our colours and badge on your chest. We will never forget you Phil .Once our captain - always our captain. Well Legend. Gone but never forgotten, Phil. We all miss you. Phil O'Donnell is Motherwells number 10. x
such an amazing turnout
was at your match today very proud to be part of it .60 thousand fans there just for u .so many special players on the pitch u would have fitted in well phil r.i.p m8
Big Phil
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Greatest Ever Celt
Tragic
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wht a sad lost to his family and to the footy world. loved and respected by so many r.i.p phil keep playing footy up there.thinking of the family in these sad times luke x x x
Definately Gone Too Soon
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A Great Loss To The World Of Football
My condolences to the family and fans of this terrific player.
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