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Mourners await O'Donnell funeral Mourners await O'Donnell funeral
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The funeral of footballer Phil O'Donnell, who died after a match on Saturday, is due to take place in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, on Friday.The funeral of footballer Phil O'Donnell, who died after a match on Saturday, is due to take place in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, on Friday.
The 35-year-old Motherwell captain collapsed during a match against Dundee United and was pronounced dead a short time later in Wishaw General Hospital.The 35-year-old Motherwell captain collapsed during a match against Dundee United and was pronounced dead a short time later in Wishaw General Hospital.
A post-mortem examination revealed he had died from heart failure.A post-mortem examination revealed he had died from heart failure.
A Requiem Mass, in St Mary's Church, Cadzow Street, will be followed by interment at the nearby Bent Cemetery.A Requiem Mass, in St Mary's Church, Cadzow Street, will be followed by interment at the nearby Bent Cemetery.
At the request of his wife Eileen, the church service will be for family and friends only. At the request of his wife Eileen, the church service, due to get under way at 1200 GMT, will be for family and friends only.
Mrs O'Donnell said she was "devastated" by her husband's death. Mrs O'Donnell said she was "devastated" by her husband's death, adding: "The most important thing for him was his family."
She said "the most important thing for him was his family". It's like a death in the family Helen ReidPhil O'Donnell fan
'Inspirational person' Mourners started arriving at the church from about 1000 GMT and began going inside about half-an-hour later, as fans gathered outside behind barriers.
The funeral for the father-of-four is due to get under way at 1200 GMT. Jack and Helen Reid, from Lanark, came to pay their respects to a "true gentleman".
Large crowds are expected and police said Cadzow Street would be closed between Lower Auchingramont Road and Muir Street between 1000 GMT and 1330 GMT. Mr Reid, 54, said: "He was a real family man and a tribute to Scottish football. I've been following him since he was a boy and everything he did was perfect."
"He had a lot of time for the fans," added Mrs Reid, 62.
"It's like a death in the family. He was a great footballer and never forgot his roots."
Inspirational person
Outside the church lay wreaths from football supporters and clubs across the UK.
O'Donnell's former club Sheffield Wednesday and Scots football legends John Collins and Tommy Burns were represented.
Motherwell fans have been laying scarves, strips and pictures at the gates of Fir Park.Motherwell fans have been laying scarves, strips and pictures at the gates of Fir Park.
Wreaths were laid as a mark of respect to O'Donnell
The club's scheduled SPL game against Hibs on Wednesday was postponed along with the home game with Celtic on Sunday.The club's scheduled SPL game against Hibs on Wednesday was postponed along with the home game with Celtic on Sunday.
Wreaths were laid as a mark of respect to O'Donnell
Wednesday's Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic, O'Donnell's former club, was postponed as a mark of respect.Wednesday's Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic, O'Donnell's former club, was postponed as a mark of respect.
The player collapsed as he was substituted during his side's 5-3 defeat of Dundee United at Fir Park on Saturday. He died at 1718 GMT. The father-of-four collapsed as he was substituted during his side's 5-3 defeat of Dundee United at Fir Park on Saturday. He died at 1718 GMT.
Motherwell owner John Boyle said the club was "shocked to the core" by the loss of "an inspirational person".Motherwell owner John Boyle said the club was "shocked to the core" by the loss of "an inspirational person".
Former Scotland coach Craig Brown described O'Donnell as "probably the best box-to-box midfield player in the UK" during his first spell at Motherwell.Former Scotland coach Craig Brown described O'Donnell as "probably the best box-to-box midfield player in the UK" during his first spell at Motherwell.
Police said Cadzow Street would be closed between Lower Auchingramont Road and Muir Street between 1000 GMT and 1330 GMT.