Motherwell captain O'Donnell dies

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O'Donnell, who was 35, was taken off the pitch at Fir Park on a stretcher in the closing stages of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League match.

He was set to be replaced by substitute Marc Fitzpatrick in a match Motherwell won 5-3, but fell to the pitch as the change was taking place and after been treated for around five minutes on the field, O'Donnell was carried off on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.

O'Donnell's nephew, David Clarkson, was also playing in the match, and was taken off after being alarmed by the incident.

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 £1.75million deal in 1994, and Sheffield Wednesday.

Chairman Dickie said: "Unfortunately I can confirm very, very sad news that Phil O'Donnell has lost his life.

"We don't know what it was but there will be a post-mortem. This is a tragic happening and that's all I can say."

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, 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."