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Footballer died of heart failure
A 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."

It was also announced that the player's funeral service would take place in Hamilton at noon on Friday.

The Requiem Mass, in St Mary's Church, Cadzow Street, will be followed by internment at the nearby Bent Cemetery.

At the request of his wife Eileen, the church service will be for family and friends only.

Mrs O'Donnell said she had been left "devastated" by her husband's death.

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Hearts to search for new manager
Hearts to search for new manager
Hearts assistant Stephen Frail
Frail joined the Hearts coaching staff in October 2004
Hearts have launched a search to find a new manager as they bid to arrest their alarming decline down the Scottish Premier League table.

Assistant coach Stephen Frail and sporting director Anatoly Korobochka have been in charge this season but the club have slipped to 10th place.

While the search takes place, Frail will become ... Read more »

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Old Firm match postponed by SPL
Old Firm match postponed by SPL
Phil O'Donnell in Motherwell colours
O'Donnell played for Celtic between 1994 and 1999
Wednesday's Old Firm match has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell.

O'Donnell died after collapsing during Saturday's match against Dundee United.

The Scottish Premier League decided to postpone the game following a request by O'Donnell's former club Celtic.

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Craigan trusting Well leadership
Craigan trusting Well leadership
Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan (left) and manager Mark McGhee
Craigan said McGhee would help the players cope
Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan says the players are looking to manager Mark McGhee to help them cope with the death of club captain Phil O'Donnell.

O'Donnell, 35, died on Saturday after collapsing during the SPL match with Dundee United at Fir Park.

Craigan told BBC Scotland that the squad would ... Read more »

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Tributes flood in for O'Donnell
Tributes flood in for O'Donnell
Motherwell midfielder Phil O'Donnell
O'Donnell had two successful spells with Motherwell
Former Scotland boss Craig Brown led the tributes to Motherwell's Phil O'Donnell, 35, who collapsed and died during their match with Dundee United.

"But for injury, I'm sure he would have had many, many more caps," said Brown, who gave O'Donnell his only honour.

Former Motherwell boss Terry Butcher added: "He was the perfect role m... Read more »

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Motherwell captain O'Donnell dies
Motherwell captain O'Donnell dies
Phil O'Donnell in action against Dundee United
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 fo... Read more »

Views: 34 | Date: 29-Dec-2007 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (1)

Well's O'Donnell suffers collapse
Well's O'Donnell suffers collapse
Phil O'Donnell in action against Dundee United
O'Donnell helped Motherwell to a fine win over Dundee United
Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell was taken to hospital after collapsing towards the end of his side's 5-3 victory over Dundee United.

The 35-year-old midfielder fell to the ground just as he was about to be re... Read more »

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Celtic 3-0 Gretna
Celtic 3-0 Gretna
By Clive Lindsay

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Scott McDonald celebrates the opening goal
McDonald put Celtic ahead before the break against Gretna

Hibernian 1-2 Rangers
Hibernian 1-2 Rangers
By Colin Moffat

Rangers celebrate another valubale three points on the road
Rangers were comfortable winners at Easter Road
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Motherwell 5-3 Dundee United
Motherwell 5-3 Dundee United
Motherwell players celebrate David Clarkson's excellent second goal
Motherwell put on an excellent show for their home fans
Motherwell consolidated their place in third spot by sweeping aside nearest challengers Dundee United at Fir Park.

The home side made a whirlwind start, with Stephen Hughes drilling home before Chris Porter's clever header.

Ross McCormack smashed in a third with just 17 minutes gone, while United's Davi... Read more »

Views: 33 | Date: 29-Dec-2007 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

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