phils career milestones

[tim park]

Phil O'Donnell's Career Milestones
1972: Born on March 25, in Hamilton.
1990: Made his Motherwell debut as a 17-year-old.
1991: Scored in Scottish Cup final for Motherwell as they beat Dundee United 4-3 to lift the trophy.
1993: Earned his one Scotland cap - as a substitute in the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.
1994: Joined Celtic for £1.75million.
1999: Transferred to Sheffield Wednesday.
2003: Released by Wednesday after an injury-plagued four years.
2004: Given the chance to train with Motherwell by then manager Terry Butcher, and awarded an 18-month contract, making his second debut against Dundee United in January of that year, when his nephew David Clarkson scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win.
2005: Played for Motherwell in Scottish League Cup final, but Rangers won 5-1.
2006: Appointed captain of Motherwell, but was injured for most of the season.
2007: April - Signed a new one-year contract as player-coach.
2007: December 29 - Dies, aged 35, after collapsing during Motherwell's 5-3 home win against Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League.

[fernhillthistle]

injury put paid to what shouldve been a great celtic career

[GodBlessJinky]

Always remain fond of those who helped us bring the league championship back. Could have had lots of caps for his country if it wasn't for his bad luck with injury and was up there with the likes of Burley. RIP Phil