The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. Peter Whittingham Death. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". Peter Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. Former Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham has died at age 35 nearly two weeks after sustaining a head injury in an accidental fall at a pub, according to South Wales police. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Express. "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. 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. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. 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. Meanwhile, Cardiff released a statement, reading: It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. 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. On Wednesday, South Wales Police had released a statement detailing an accident that had occurred in Barry after rumours of Whittingham's death on social media users began to circulate. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies at age of 35, Peter Whittingham is regarded as a Cardiff city legend after starring for the Welsh club, Whittingham in action for Cardiff during the 2012 Carling Cup, The midfielder started his career at Aston Villa, Whittingham, pictured in action against Man City, is a two-time Cardiff player of the year. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. Nobody did it better. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. 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 statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. 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. Nobody did it better. How did Peter Whittingham die? 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.. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. 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. View our online Press Pack. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. 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. 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 . Peter Whittingham suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub on March 7, 2020; he died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness; the coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. 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. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Mr Taylor was out drinking with Robert Williams and Peter Whittingham on the day of the incident in Barry. Please refresh the page and try again. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.". Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. 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 exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. View our online Press Pack. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Nobody did it better. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from 2007 to 2017, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel, Barry, on 7 March 2020. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Just shows how precious life is. 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. Whittingham's wife and mother to their two young boys, Amanda Whittingham, told the hearing he left their home around 3pm without eating since breakfast as he was in a "rush" to catch the game. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Mr 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. RIP". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. The former Cardiff playmaker suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what South Wales Police have described as an accidental fall. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Whittingham suffered a subdural haematoma, where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain, as well as bleeding and swelling inside his brain, and was given palliative care before he died. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. She adds they married in 2015. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in horseplay with the pair in a corridor, before he appeared to lose his balance and walked through a fire door off-camera and fell down eight steps and hit his head just after 9.30pm. Former Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham has died at age 35 nearly two weeks after sustaining a head injury in an accidental fall at a pub, according to South Wales police. A two-time Cardiff player of the year, Whittingham captained Cardiff to promotion from the Championship in 2013, securing his third place in the divisions PFA Team of the Season for the third time in his career, while he also made the PFAs 2005-2015 Championship team of the decade. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. A number of Mr Whittinghams family are listening to the inquest remotely including his wife, brother, and sister. One of the best players to play in the Championship. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking lager, bitter, and tequila during the afternoon and evening. Former Cardiff City, Aston Villa and Blackburn midfielder Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 after suffering a head injury from a fall in a pub earlier this month. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. Unconfirmed rumours had claimed the former star ended up in hospital following an incident in the Park pub in Barry on March 7 - the same day as England vs Wales in the Six Nations. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. She is expecting their second child. Whittinghams former club, Cardiff City, expressed heartbreak in a statement on its website. Nobody did it better. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former Cardiff and Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35, Peter Whittingham went on to become one of Cardiff's best ever, , really good player and was always on my signing wish list. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. "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. 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. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. 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. 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. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. "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. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. 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. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. He was named in the 2015 Football League Team of the Decade and was presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award at Cardiffs 2017 Awards Evening. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. She describes that in the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death they went out for a walk before Peter went out with her brother in Barry. The coroners court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard the former England Under-21 international had gone drinking with his wifes brother and a friend to watch last years England v Wales Six Nations match.
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