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**TranentHibee** · 29-12-07, 18:56

This is truly awful.

RIP Phil.

the bairns · 29-12-07, 18:58

I am numb with shock

**HibeeN** · 29-12-07, 19:05

Unbelievably saddening, what a tragedy.

Rest in peace forever.

Eden_Hibby · 29-12-07, 19:12

Sad news on Phil O'Donnel.Rest in peace , my thought go out to his family,

**hibbill2002** · 29-12-07, 19:13

RIP Phil

**Osmosis** · 29-12-07, 19:13

He collapsed at the Motherwell game today..and has died.

I would imagine the game on wednesday will be postponed.

k.manson · 29-12-07, 19:14

Motherwell captain O'Donnell dies

O'Donnell helped Motherwell to a fine win over Dundee United
Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell has died after collapsing towards the end of his side's Scottish Premier League game against Dundee United.
The 35-year-old midfielder fell to the ground just as he was about to be replaced with Marc Fitzpatrick near the end of Motherwell's 5-3 victory.

O'Donnell was treated for around five minutes on the field before being taken to a waiting ambulance.

But his death was later confirmed by Well chairman Bill Dickie.

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith said: "This is absolutely devastating news.

"Phil was not just a wonderful footballer, he was a great human being.

"My thoughts are with his family at this tragic time."

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee had spoken briefly to the press after the game before going to hospital to find out how the skipper was.

PHIL O'DONNELL'S CAREER
1972 - born in Hamilton
1991 - joins Motherwell
1991 - scores in Scottish Cup final victory over Dundee United
1993 - earns only Scotland cap against Switzerland
1994 - sold to Celtic for a club record £1.75m
1999 - signs for Sheffield Wednesday
2003 - released after injury-hit spell at Wednesday
2004 - returns to Motherwell, becoming club captain

"He's had some sort of collapse," he said at the time.

McGhee said O'Donnell's substitution had been "an absolute coincidence" before his sudden seizure.

"We just felt we would save him a bit for Wednesday," said the manager.

O'Donnell's ne

, David Clarkson, was substituted moments later after scoring two goals in the Scottish Premier League match.

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

GEOFFTRUE HIBBY · 29-12-07, 19:16

Totally agree.At times it kind of puts things in perspective,and it is only a game. Think this means Wednesday cannot go ahead after this tragedy.

hibs1973 · 29-12-07, 19:17

Another vert sad day in Scottish football. Should the game go ahead on Wednesday either complete silence or aplause for the minute.
Bless you Phil RIP

**Forzahibs** · 29-12-07, 19:17

Hard to believe , a great shame

**ONLY7-0** · 29-12-07, 19:18

just seen it on sky R.I.P. phil

janehfc · 29-12-07, 19:19

RIP Phil. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. I hope the game on Wed. is postponed.

JedScotty · 29-12-07, 19:23

Very sad news
Thoughts go out to his familly, also those at Motherwell FC

RIP Phil

ks04 · 29-12-07, 19:26

R.I.P. Phil

billzab · 29-12-07, 19:28

A sad day for Scottish Football. My thoughts are with his family.

RIP Phil.

Bob1875 · 29-12-07, 19:31

Cant believe that. Apparently a seizure(sp?) according to sky sports news. RIP

**Green Sleeves** · 29-12-07, 19:31

Just 35? Hard to believe and so sad. Cant see Motherwell players wanting to play on Wednesday. Hope it gets postponed as a mark of respect.

RIP Phil O'Donnell

**SKII** · 29-12-07, 19:34

RIP

We should do whatever the ODonnell family want.

If they want it cancelled so be it. If they want to play as a tribute to him, who are we to say any different?

Different people cope in different ways with grief. Let the family dictate. Whatever they choose will be the right thing to do.

**Hibees-Mad** · 29-12-07, 19:41

Horrible news.

RIP Phil

**H_DOLAN** · 29-12-07, 19:44

R.I.P so sad our thoughts are with his family

**Shearer** · 29-12-07, 19:49

Died today during the match. Very sad news.

hauntedhibee · 29-12-07, 19:52

it is a real shock on the death of a player no matter what team they play for rip my thoughta are with his family

Greenmachine · 29-12-07, 19:57

Shocked when I heard this terrible news on the radio today.

Phil O'Donnell was not only a terrific player, he always came across to me as a very likeable and pleasant person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Phils wife and family at this time..

RIP Phil

weedgiehibbie · 29-12-07, 20:04

Very shocked and saddened by this horrible news

R.I.P Phil

Puts all footballing maters in perspective

Riordan · 29-12-07, 20:05

A sad story, but nice to see the true caring nature of all on here. Hopefull this would be the same for a player of any team gretna, hearts, rangers, celtic, ect... true compassion a sad loss

For anyone on bebo, i found this group RIP Phil O'Donnell Bebo Group
I believe it was created by a fellow bouncer.

lissihibee · 29-12-07, 20:10

Such horrible news, i feel a little sick about it such a tragic thing to happen. I agree the game should be postponed, how can you ask a team to go out so soon after their captain has passed, all my love and prayers to his family.

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Eden_Hibby Juvenile Radge Join Date: May 2006 Location: west lothian Posts: 297 Casino cash: £1377 vCash: 10000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	Phil O'donnel Sad news on Phil O'Donnel.Rest in peace , my thought go out to his family,

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k.manson Mental Radge Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: south edinburgh Age: 36 Posts: 2,296 Casino cash: £3528 vCash: 10000 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 8	welll captain dead Motherwell captain O'Donnell dies O'Donnell helped Motherwell to a fine win over Dundee United Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell has died after collapsing towards the end of his side's Scottish Premier League game against Dundee United. The 35-year-old midfielder fell to the ground just as he was about to be replaced with Marc Fitzpatrick near the end of Motherwell's 5-3 victory. O'Donnell was treated for around five minutes on the field before being taken to a waiting ambulance. But his death was later confirmed by Well chairman Bill Dickie. Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith said: "This is absolutely devastating news. "Phil was not just a wonderful footballer, he was a great human being. "My thoughts are with his family at this tragic time." Motherwell manager Mark McGhee had spoken briefly to the press after the game before going to hospital to find out how the skipper was. PHIL O'DONNELL'S CAREER 1972 - born in Hamilton 1991 - joins Motherwell 1991 - scores in Scottish Cup final victory over Dundee United 1993 - earns only Scotland cap against Switzerland 1994 - sold to Celtic for a club record £1.75m 1999 - signs for Sheffield Wednesday 2003 - released after injury-hit spell at Wednesday 2004 - returns to Motherwell, becoming club captain "He's had some sort of collapse," he said at the time. McGhee said O'Donnell's substitution had been "an absolute coincidence" before his sudden seizure. "We just felt we would save him a bit for Wednesday," said the manager. O'Donnell's ne, David Clarkson, was substituted moments later after scoring two goals in the Scottish Premier League match. McGhee said: "We took Clarkson off because he got a fright from the nature of the collapse.

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GEOFFTRUE HIBBY Baby Radge Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Redding Age: 43 Posts: 45 Casino cash: £1342 vCash: 10000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: Phil O'donnel Totally agree.At times it kind of puts things in perspective,and it is only a game. Think this means Wednesday cannot go ahead after this tragedy.

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