SPL Mourns for O'Donnell

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

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

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith led the tributes today, with the sad passing of Phil O'Donnell, Motherwell Captain, during the 5-3 win over Dundee United.

O'Donnell began his career with Motherwell F.C. and, at the age of 18, won a Scottish Cup-winners medal after scoring for the Motherwell team that beat Dundee United 4–3 in the 1991 Final.

Returning in 2004, and becoming captain of his club, he has been a inspiring footballer to watch—and no doubt, to play under.

His record stands thus:

Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1990-1994 1994-1999 1999-2003 2004-2007	Motherwell Celtic Sheffield Wednesday Motherwell	112 (15) 089 (16) 020 0(0) 077 0(8)

The SPL and football fans alike mourn today the passing of great footballer, taken from the game at the young age of thirty-five.

Farewell Phil. Football will be poorer without you.