"Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time, It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35.Club Statement: https://t.co/SGYOx4L2x2 pic.twitter.com/cvkfhRkP1N. During a period of horseplay with a friend and relative he appears to have lost his balance and gone through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and his head has come into contact with the steps.. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. Peter Whittingham dead: Find out how the former Cardiff star died, Peter Whittingham started out at Aston Villa, Peter Whittingham tributes: Football world pays respects, Peter Whittingham dead: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pays tribute, Peter Whittingham became a club legend at Cardiff City, Peter Whittingham dead: Former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder dead, Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases, Sports documentaries available on Amazon Prime amid coronavirus crisis. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. An ex-Cardiff City player hit his head and died after falling down stairs at a pub in a pretend fight with friends, an inquest heard. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. All rights reserved. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". Whittingham, who. He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pub's corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen "messing about with Pete and Ryan" but still had no memory of the incident. In a statement read to the inquest he said the group with Mr Whittingham were all jolly and in good spirits and drinking steadily but nobody appeared overly drunk. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, an Academy graduate and FA Youth Cup winner who represented our first team between 2003 and 2007, the Premier League club posted on their Twitter account. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend View our online Press Pack. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., Were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, who made 17 appearances for our Under-21s between 2004 and 2007.Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. A statement by Nicholas Davison, a friend of Peter Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said that the trio were in a round together. "I was the first person there and offered him my hand thinking he would just take it and he would get up on his feet. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. Whittingham, an ex-England Under-21 international who started his career with Aston Villa, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020, where he had watched an England vs Wales rugby match with friends. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. Ex-Cardiff City ace Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a serious head injury after tumbling down stairs leading to a beer garden in Barry, South Wales in March last year. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. But a police statement claimed that it appeared to have been an accident, with no confirmation over any arrests. He said: "I walked over to him to offer my hand, thinking he would just take it and I would help him back up to his feet. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. Whittinghams wife and mother to their two young boys, Amanda Whittingham, told the hearing he left home at about 3pm without eating since breakfast because he was in a rush to catch the game. Whittinghams former Cardiff captain Mark Hudson, now a first-team coach at Huddersfield, tweeted: You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. Mr Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pub's corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body "limp". Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. Mrs Whittingham said she texted her husband at 9pm but didnt hear back and after she called later there was no answer and she fell asleep. Peter Whittingham, 35, died on March 18 last year after falling down pub stairs Father has been watching rugby with his family and friends in Barry at the time South Wales central coroner. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. His brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking larger, bitter and tequila during the afternoon and evening. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend He later died at 1.51pm on March 18, the inquest hears. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . Peter Whittingham started his career at Aston Villa before joining Cardiff FC in 2007, The midfielder played for Cardiff until 2017, Tributes left outside Cardiff City stadium for Peter Whittingham. Coroner Graeme Hughes, who recorded a conclusion of accidental death, said Mr Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) March 19, 2020. Rest in Peace Peter Whittingham Didnt know him personally but have the biggest respect for his footballing ability and that wand of a left foot which scored so many free kicks which I absolutely loved watching. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. My kids need me.I've got a three year old who is a little whirlwind most of the time, but when I've had a seizure, he sits beside me and he calms down. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda addressed the members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing and called for her partner to be remembered for all he had achieved. Dr Christopher Hingston, an intensive care consultant at the hospital, said Whittingham had a Glasgow coma score of three the lowest possible score and meaning he was completely unresponsive during his admission. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the fall, but his condition deteriorated and he died on March 18, 2020. His languid style, his talented left foot former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann referred to as one of the best left pegs Ive seen and his uncanny ability to score long-range goals helped Cardiff reach the 2008 FA Cup final and the 2012 League Cup final. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. Nobody did it better. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. The ex-Aston Villa player had been in hospital for more than a week after suffering a head injury in a fall in a pub in. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. Footballer Peter Whittingham fell and died after 'play fight', inquest told Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law. He said: "I dont know if there was some sort of horse play but the next thing I remember was that he fell but I don't know how he got there or how he had fallen. A statement by Nicholas Davison, a friend of Peter Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said that the trio were in a round together while at the pub. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. An ex-Cardiff City player hit his head and died after falling down stairs at a pub in a pretend fight with friends, an inquest heard. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Nobody did it better. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. "I walked over to him to offer my hand, thinking he would just take it and I would help him back up to his feet. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. Did you encounter any technical issues? Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. However, as has been seen by many powerful media campaigns, the input of a persons family and friends can make all the difference in helping to save others. Peter Whittingham death: Tributes paid to Cardiff City legend who died A coroner said that "during a period of horseplay" with a friend and his brother-in-law Mr Whittingham "appears to have lost his balance and gone through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and his head has come into contact with the steps. She adds they married in 2015. He won his first of 17 England under-21 caps in 2004 prior to loan spells at Burnley and Derby County, but it was at Cardiff where he really hit his stride following a move to the Welsh capital in 2007. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. Taylor said he recalled people wanting to take photographs with Whittingham in the pub corridor, which led to steps taking guests to an external smoking area, but also said he had no memory of play fighting or Whittingham falling before he noticed him on the ground. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Mr Taylor said he remembered people wanting to take pictures with Mr Whittingham in the corridor but also had no memory of play fighting or the fall. He had been off sedative drugs for a number of days by March 17 but neurological recovery remained poor and he later died at 1.51pm on March 18. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. Robert Williams, Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law, told Pontypridd Coroner's Court they had been drinking lager, bitter and tequila through the afternoon and evening along with friend Ryan Taylor, and the evening was a "blackout" in his memory. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, South Wales Police said on Wednesday said there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act and that it appeared the injury was caused by an accidental fall. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. A club statement read: "It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. Police officer DC Steve Jenkins described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident at the Park Hotel. Peter Whittingham dead at 35: Cardiff legend leaves behind pregnant Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after falling down stairs at a pub following a drunken "play fight" with friends, an inquest has been told. RIP. Nicholas Davison, a friend of Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said the group were in a round of drinks and drank "between six and 10 pints" and had a "round of shots" at The Park pub. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. She said: "Rob was going out to watch the Wales v England game at the Park Hotel pub in Barry and trying to persuade Peter to go with him. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Please refresh the page and try again. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published14:44,03 March 2021 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated14:56,03 March 2021 GMT. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . 2023 BBC. You can unsubscribe at any time. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub The dad-of-two fell down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7 - the day of England's Six Nations clash with Wales - and was left with devastating head injuries. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. RIP". By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. A third added: "RIP Whitts we will never ever forget everything you have done for us and I am truly heartbroken that you have left us. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. You will receive a verification email shortly. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. He said they had between six and 10 pints and a round of shots at the pub, adding: All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". A truly wonderful player, I was lucky to have spent my time on the grass with you and part of my life enjoying your dry humour. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". She said: I hope [our children] will be proud and comforted by their daddy's life and not overshadowed by details we are about to hear about his cruel death.. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. How did Peter Whittingham die? Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. You will be missed but never forgotten. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. "They are at the forefront of our thoughts and, on their behalf, we ask for their privacy to be respected at this unfathomably cruel and difficult time. She is expecting their second child. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. What was his cause of death? "Some time after 9.30pm he was in an area near the toilets and adjacent to a fire door leading to a corridor and steps and outside smoking area. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 after - Metro Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. Discovery Company. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. The former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after falling down stairs at a pub following a drunken play fight with friends, an inquest has been told. She said on the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death the had been out for a walk before her husband went out with her brother Robert Williams in Barry. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. We are heartbroken. Do you know this baby? Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. He said they had between six and 10 pints and a round of shots at the pub, adding: All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. He said: "During a period of horseplay with a friend and a relative he appeared to have lost his balance, travelled through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and as he did so his head has come into contact with the steps. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. "They are at the forefront of our thoughts and, on their behalf, we ask for their privacy to be respected at this unfathomably cruel and difficult time. Thoughts go out to his family.". "A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. After leaving Cardiff in 2017, Mr Whittingham, originally from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, ended his career with Blackburn Rovers in 2018 before moving back to south Wales. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Tributes paid to Peter Whittingham after death at 35 An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. More info. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before embarking on a 10-year spell at Cardiff in January 2007. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x pic.twitter.com/HRTVlYwtTU Mark Hudson (@M_Hudson5) March 19, 2020, Leicesters England playmaker James Maddison posted: Rest in Peace Peter Whittingham. Updated ", talkSPORT correspondent Laurence Mora pays tribute to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham, Peter Whittingham, bottom right, was capped 17 times at England U21 level, The left-footer became a set-piece specialist during his fine career. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young., Former Liverpool and England striker Fowler, who spent the 2007-08 season at Cardiff, tweeted: Just awful news Deepest sympathies go out to all his family and friends , one of lifes good guys, a genuinely real diamond of a man.. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Nobody did it better. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Cardiff and Aston Villa star died after tragic pub accident Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, said March 7 last year was very busy due to the rugby international match. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. He led the Bluebirds to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 and also helped them to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. Whittingham came through the ranks at Villa, where he won the FA Youth Cup in 2002 prior to a Premier League debut a year later. Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Football News, Football, Cardiff City, Kylian Mbappe becomes PSGs record goalscorer after netting against Nantes, OnlyFans star Astrid Wett beats former Love Island contestant AJ Bunker after tough battle, Former footballer who became porn star admits job isn't as fun as expected, Fans think the Premier League is rigged after Arsenals late comeback against Bournemouth, Arsenal produce stunning comeback to win 3-2 against Bournemouth, this could be their year, VAR farce as Arsenal denied blatant penalty for handball, fans are fuming, Peter Schmeichel is 'disappointed' with Cristiano Ronaldo after he stormed down the tunnel in Man United's win over Spurs, Peter Crouch Names Marcus Rashford And Jadon Sancho In His Preferred England Squad For The World Cup, Leicester City created the 'lowest XG in a Premier League match' since records began against Arsenal, Gareth Bale Has Been Told The Three Surprise Premier League Clubs He Should Have Signed For. Just shows how precious life is. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. A number of Mr Whittinghams family are listening to the inquest remotely including his wife, brother, and sister. He said: I walked over to him to offer my hand, thinking he would just take it and I would help him back up to his feet. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. . Read about our approach to external linking.