Fans from across Scotland mixed with footballers and famous faces at the funeral of Phil O'Donnell today.

The 35-year-old Motherwell captain died after collapsing with heart failure during a match.

Hundreds of mourners paid their respects today, arriving a full two hours early for the midday Requiem Mass at St Mary's Church in Hamilton.

Fans lined the streets outside in silent tribute to the former Scotland, Motherwell Celtic and Sheffield Wednesday player.

The early arrivals included Celtic captain Stephen McManus, O'Donnell's former assistant manager at Celtic, Murdo MacLeod, and former Motherwell manager Maurice Malpas.

Former Celtic team-mates Peter Grant and Pat Bonner were also among the early arrivals.

Among the fans waiting to pay tribute was Derek Moore, 33, a Motherwell fan for 25 years, from Carfin, Motherwell.

Waiting in the street outside, he said: "When Motherwell won the Scottish Cup in 1991 and he scored one of the goals, it was one of the greatest days of my life as a Motherwell fan.

"He was just a perfect gentleman, an absolute gentleman, and I'm here to pay my respects for his family."

Outside the church, floral tributes lined the walls.

One said: "The best Beat The Goalie ever."

Another from former Celtic player John Collins and his wife, Susan, paid tribute to: "A great man and a great team-mate who will be sadly missed."

There were also floral tributes from the Lisbon Lions, European football chiefs UEFA and many football clubs, including Dundee United.

O'Donnell's Motherwell team-mates arrived an hour before the start of the service, led by manager Mark McGhee.

The scores of mourners from the world of football also included ex-Scotland captain Gary McAllister and former Scotland manager Craig Brown.

Former England international Terry Butcher, who signed O'Donnell when he was manager of Motherwell, was also present.

Mourners also came from the world of politics.

Former First Minister Jack McConnell, the MSP for Motherwell, was there, along with fellow Labour MSP Michael McMahon.

Former MSP John Swinburne, a director of Motherwell football club, also attended.