old_man_terry Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 most recent story, however BBC have just confirmed he's died.....shocking.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ell/7164150.stmMotherwell 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 replaced with Marc Fitzpatrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolCity1992 Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 This seems all to common now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastonbury Red Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 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. Motherwell manager Mark McGhee had spoken briefly to the press after the game before going to hospital to find out how the skipper was. We took Clarkson off because he got a fright from the nature of the collapse Motherwell manager Mark McGhee "He's had some sort of collapse," he said. McGhee said O'Donnell's substitution had been "an absolute coincidence" before his sudden collapse. "We just felt we would save him a bit for Wednesday," said the manager. O'Donnell's nephew, 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. "A few of the boys got a fright." A news conference has been called at Wishaw General Hospital, which will be addressed by chief executive Ian Stillie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastonbury Red Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Awful news. Sympathy to both the family and any Motherwell supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Chris Posted December 29, 2007 Admin Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Even worse is that his nephew, David Clarkson, plays for Motherwell aswell, and had to be substituted because of what happened.RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 terribly sad..thoughts with family & friends at this time RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossy Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1298670,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1298670,00.htmlWatched a Danish(?) documentary about players suddenly dropping dead on the pitch. From Sunday League to La Liga. In all cases the players had come back from serious injuries and where taking pills for their pain. The conclusion was that there is a substance in most common pain pills that increases the risk for heartattac. Quite a few players said openly that pills where all over the dressing rooms. You have to be fit for Saturday.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BristolCity4Life84 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Was gutted when i heard the news. I always thought he should`ve had more caps for Scotland than just the one cap. Condolences go to his entire family and friends plus, his teammates at Motherwell and everyone else associated with him.Worrying trend appearing after Clive Clarke almost died playing for Leicester on loan earlier this season, Antonio Puerta`s death in hospital after collasping on the pitch, Marc-Vivian Foe`s death in 2003 after collasping on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverWaringRed Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Terrible what a waste and at Christmas tooStay strong Motherwell and all involved!We all supoprt scottish footbal at this time no matter what difference and rivalries there may be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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