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Ex-Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder dies

Former Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Neil O'Donnell has died, aged 72, the clubs have announced.

Glasgow-born O'Donnell began his career with the Canaries in 1967 and was in the team which won the 1971-72 Second Division title.

He played for the Owls in the mid-1970s and retired due to injury at 27.

Both clubs said they were saddened at his loss and that their thoughts were with his family and friends.

O'Donnell made a total of 64 appearances for Norwich between 1967 and 1974, before departing for Gillingham for one season.