SFA may introduce heart tests

The Scottish Football Association could implement compulsory heart checks in an effort to reduce the danger of tragedies hitting the game.

Thu, 03 Jan, 2008 - 19:24

The Scottish Football Association could implement compulsory heart checks in an effort to reduce the danger of tragedies hitting the game.

Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell collapsed and died at the age of 35 after suffering heart failure during Motherwell’s match against Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday. His funeral takes place tomorrow.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Person: Phil O’Donnell Person: Professor Person: Stewart Hillis Person: Hillis Event: Scottish Premier League Organisation: SFA Organisation: Scottish Football Association Organisation: Motherwell Organisation: Dundee United Organisation: BBC Sport

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