Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell died of heart failure, a post mortem examination has confirmed.
Post mortem reveals cause of death
Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell died of heart failure, a post mortem examination has confirmed.
O'Donnell, 35, collapsed during Saturday's SPL game against Dundee United.
Dr Robert Liddle, the club doctor, said: "The post mortem revealed that Phil had suffered left ventricular failure of the heart."
O'Donnell's funeral service will take place in Hamilton on Friday at noon.
O'Donnell's widow has spoken publicly for the first time since his death on the field.
Mrs O'Donnell said she has been left "devastated" by her husband's death,adding that he would want to be remembered as a family man.
Mrs O'Donnell, mother of the couple's four children, visited a makeshift tribute created by fans of scarves, strips and pictures at Motherwell's Fir Park ground on Monday.
"Although he achieved so much in football the most important thing for him was his family," said Mrs O'Donnell.
"He would like to be remembered as a family man and we were all so proud of
him.
"We are all devastated by what has happened.
"We hope we will now be given peace and time to grieve but we are overwhelmed by the messages of support we have received."
Dundee United
Meanwhile, Dundee United have failed with a bid to postpone Wednesday's SPL match against Hearts.
The Scottish Premier League sanctioned the cancellation of the Old Firm derby, as well as Motherwell's game against Hibernian and the Gretna-St Mirren match, which would have taken place at Fir Park.
A statement on the club's official website, read: "Following further deliberations and dialogue with the players, the club today requested permission to postpone the game against Hearts.
"However, we have been advised that the game must go ahead as scheduled.
"The club would like to thank all those who have contacted us on this matter.
"On these occasions it is difficult to know which path to follow and decisions on whether to play the game, or not, are never easy to take.
"However we trust that supporters understand that the club and the SPL have taken all factors into account."
