Motherwell's home game with Celtic at Fir Park next Sunday has been postponed in the wake of Phil O'Donnell's death.Captain O'Donnell, 35, died shortly after suffering a suspected seizure during the match against Dundee United at Fir Park on Saturday.

Motherwell's match with Hibernian, scheduled for Wednesday, was cancelled on Saturday night and on Sunday the game against the champions was also postponed after a plea from the O'Donnell family.

Scottish Premier League chairman Lex Gold announced: "We understand from Phil's family that they would appreciate it if the Motherwell v Celtic game scheduled for Sunday January 6 could be postponed.

"Both clubs are happy to meet the request and we have called the game off."

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