Forrest Gump was O'Donnell's affectionate nickname when he played for Celtic, in honour of his tireless running - a characteristic of the film's main character, played by Tom Hanks.

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Classic FM and Radio 5 live are also up for what will be the top honour when the awards are handed out on 13 May.

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The Jordan Times reported that when arrested, the brother said he had acted "for reasons of honour".

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"I used to train at the Aquatics Centre over the road and I often ride past the university when I'm training now, but to be invited to accept this honour is just amazing for me", she said.

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He said that he believed the IRA would honour its commitments on disarmament, but he questioned unionist motives for demanding movement on the issue when the "Shankill Road resembles the Wild West" because of an ongoing feud between loyalist paramitaries.

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