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- Aug 14, 2006
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Former Motherwell footballer Paul McGrillen found dead.
Paul McGrillen pictured celebrating Bathgate's win in the 2008 Scottish Junior Cup final.
FOOTBALLER Paul McGrillen - best known for his spell at SPL club Motherwell - has been found dead in his home, it emerged today. The 37-year-old's body was discovered at his home in Hamilton last night. Police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
McGrillen was a member of the Motherwell squad that won the Scottish Cup in 1991, although he did not play in the final.
He is the fourth member of the Motherwell squad of the era to have died.
Davie Cooper died, aged 39, in 1995 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while filming a children's coaching show for TV.
Former team mate Phil O'Donnell died after collapsing during a match in 2007 at the age of 35.
And last year former Motherwell midfielder Jamie Dolan died of a heart attack while out jogging at the age of 39.
McGrillen made nearly 100 appearances for Motherwell and scored 13 goals.
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How strange that four of that squad should all die in their 30s!
