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[KURUPTION-81]

well we certainly fucked it up today but its put into perspective when you see things like this

Motherwell midfielder Phil O'Donnell has died after collapsing during his side's 5-3 win over Dundee United.


O'Donnell collapsed to the ground as he was about to be substituted at Fir Park and received five minutes' treatment before being stretchered to an ambulance.

But Motherwell chairman Bill Dickie has confirmed that the 35-year-old has died after being taken to hospital.

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."


Devastated

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."

Speaking after the game, before news of O'Donnell's death had come through, McGhee confirmed the substitution was 'a coincidence'.

McGhee later replaced David Clarkson - O'Donnell's nephew - who had been shaken up by the incident.

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

"A few of the boys got a fright."

O'Donnell started his career at Motherwell before leaving for Celtic in 1994 and then joining Sheffield Wednesday five years later.

He returned to Fir Park in January 2004 and was captain of a Well side who have been performing above expectations this season.

[K.Dub]

^ RIP to O'Donnell, but I'm having a great night!

Man U lost, Cristiano R missed a penalty, Arsenal won, Eduardo scored twice and We're top of the League again

[es-jay]

TOP OF THE LEAGUE, OH YEAH.


pity Bradford lost...

[Lil White Azz]

we fucked up 

better team won

[JMan]

Firstly,
RIP Phil O'Donnell, worrying how many of these deaths have occured in recent years  .

Secondly,
what another great wkend it was for football, xmas period has seen a bag load of goals.. Glad Spurs came out 6-4 winners yesterday but the game was awful, was like a sunday league match, defending by both sides was poor even tho majority of the goals were taken well.

[da_notorious_mack]

cant believe we didnt win yesterday...city didnt even have a shot

[KURUPTION-81]

you need more creative midfielders and someone to partner torres.

[es-jay]

i watched the game yesterday, it was crazy. how many attempts? 20+ and only about 8 troubled the keeper... Man City will be very happy with that point.

[Adam Donnelly]

cant believe we didnt win yesterday...city didnt even have a shot

And what was your best shot??

[K.Dub]

cant believe we didnt win yesterday...city didnt even have a shot

And what was your best shot??

[es-jay]

K.Dub, you watching the game or listening?

[K.Dub]

K.Dub, you watching the game or listening?

Nah, I'm recovering from last night
I'm about to head over to a friend to see if he watches the Arsenal game, but I know Eduardo scored in the 2nd minute

[es-jay]

Adebayor has made it 2 - 0.

[K.Dub]

Adebayor has made it 2 - 0.

[es-jay]

Adebayor has made it 2 - 0.

interesting fact from BBC Sport:

Arsenal have never lost when ADEBAYOR has scored; winning 20 and drawing three of the 23 matches in which he's netted.