679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. "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. "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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest is told, Peter Whittingham made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff City, Whittingham played in two major finals for Cardiff and was part of their Championship-winning side in 2013. Nobody did it better. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. 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. 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. 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. Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub on March 7, 2020, where he had watched an England vs Wales rugby match with friends. Ex-Chelsea ace Costa carried off with serious-looking injury for Wolves vs Spurs, Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I dont even remember much of the following day.. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Mr Hughes recorded the date of death as March 18 at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and the cause of death as subdural hematoma (operated). 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. When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. 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. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. Nobody did it better. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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.. The inquest heard that several pints and shots were consumed by the group at the Park pub. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. 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. Express. I dont even remember much of the following day.". "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Their contributions help us create a clearer picture of the person who died and also provides the opportunity to pay tribute to their loved one. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". 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. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. 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She said: "Rob was going out to watch the Wales v England game at the Park Pub in Barry and trying to persuade Peter to go with him. You can unsubscribe at any time. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. 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. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Whittingham, who. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. 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. Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time, said Whittingham fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "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. What science tells us about the afterlife. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. Discovery Company. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "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. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". Nobody did it better. 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. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. Its a journalists duty to make sure the public understands the reasons why someone has died and to make sure their deaths are not kept secret. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. The former footballer had been out to watch the Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales when he fell and was injured at the Park Hotel. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty. You will be missed but never forgotten. 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. 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. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. 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. 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The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. 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.". Whittingham led the Welsh giants to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 as Championship winners, and also helped them to the 2008 FA Cup final, where they lost 1-0 to Portsmouth. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. 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. 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Changed your mind? Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. He died. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. Mr Whittingham's wife Amanda said he had not eaten since breakfast as he had been in a "rush" to watch the game when he left home at 15:00 GMT. 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. The press has a legal right to attend inquests and has a responsibility to report on them as part of their duty to uphold the principle of open justice. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police statement earlier in the week that he was in a critical condition in hospital. Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on 7 March 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. 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. 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 . Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. More info. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. 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. Nobody did it better. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, said Solskjaer, who was Cardiff manager in 2014. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. Mr Lewis said he then went to watch the CCTV, describing seeing horse play, and said he felt satisfied there was no fight or any act of aggression. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. 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.. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Aaron Ramsey, Juventus and Wales midfielder, came through Cardiffs academy while Whittingham was playing at the club, and paid his respects to his former teammate. "We are heartbroken. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 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. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and is regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. Inquest into Whittingham death to be held, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. Thoughts go out to his family. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. "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. 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 former Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers player, who represented England at under-21 level, enjoyed a successful 10-year spell in the Welsh capital, notching 96 goals in 457 matches for Cardiff between 2007 and 2017. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. 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. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". 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. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. She is expecting their second child. RIP". Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. . Born in 1984 in Nuneaton, England, Whittingham came through the youth academy at Aston Villa also spending loan spells at both Burnley and Derby County. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Peter Whittingham is critical in hospital, say police, Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub, Peter Whittingham's greatest goals for Cardiff City, Whittingham spent the best part of his career at Cardiff, The midfielder enjoyed a highly successful playing career, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. 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. But a police statement claimed that it appeared to have been an accident, with no confirmation over any arrests. 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. 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. You will receive a verification email shortly. It takes just seconds to sign up - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Whittingham played in two major cup finals for Cardiff - the FA Cup final in 2008 and Carling Cup final in 2012 - and won a Championship winners' medal in 2013 as Cardiff were promoted to the Premier League. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. Just shows how precious life is. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 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. Read about our approach to external linking. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. 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.