The ex-Aston Villa player had . When asked how . In the summer of 2012 when Southampton won promotion to the Premier League, they were prepared to significantly increase Whittinghams salary and offer him a return to the top flight. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. [35] Having been appointed the first-choice penalty taker for the club, he took his league goal tally to three with goals in consecutive matches in a 31 defeat to against Sheffield Wednesday[36] followed by a 61 win over Derby County. Peter Whittingham's effortless style and set-piece prowess made him a fans' favourite at Cardiff. "There was an amazing period for Cardiff and him. 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. In 2009-10, he scored 25 times in 51 games from midfield. He wasnt as interested in the long away days if he wasnt going to play. Afterward, he moved to South Wales where he has been living with his wife and son. He used to just laugh it off.. That every manager he played for kept him in the team and encouraged the club to reward him with a competitive salary also spoke volumes. Hence, he lost his balance and fell off the stairs. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Graduate of The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and retired Captain of the THE football world has been left stunned by the passing of Peter Whittingham. "Peter helped inspire a generation of young Cardiff City fans and will continue to do so. His loyalty would also become one of the main reasons why the fans loved him. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Ex-Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham dies at age 35 - CNN [32], In the first match of the 200910 season, Whittingham converted a penalty during a 40 win over Scunthorpe United in the first ever competitive match at the Cardiff City Stadium[33] and scored in consecutive rounds of the League Cup in wins over Dagenham & Redbridge[34] and Bristol Rovers. 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. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. 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. Afterward, he walked off the corridor, distance from CCTV coverage, and used the fire exit. Coroner Graeme Hughes reached a verdict of accidental death, before telling the courts: On March 7, 2020, he [Peter] attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. An inquest today heard that former Cardiff City star Peter Whittingham fell down a flight of stairs after engaging in 'horse play' on the night he died in March 2020, For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. His goals, so many from outside the box, curling into the top corner, struck with venom, often on the volley and perfectly placed, made him a hero. He was witty but there was always a soft and humble side to him which the people of Cardiff quickly found out. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong, he told the court. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. He was on life support for almost two weeks. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. 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Cardiff City retired his No 7 shirt and have continued to provide support to his family. Peter Whittingham, a former Premier League soccer player from England, has died nearly two weeks after sustaining a serious head injury, South Wales Police confirmed this week. [80], In the immediate aftermath of Whittingham's death tributes were paid across the football world, including Whittingham's former clubs Aston Villa, Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers along with players such as Elliott Bennett and Mark Bright. We both lived in the same town in Cardiff and I remember once when the season was over we had a drink together at a pub. He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pubs corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen messing about with Pete and Ryan but still had no memory of the incident. appreciated. Inquest into Whittingham death to be held, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Air strikes pound Sudan capital as truce extended. [65], Cardiff rejected two bids from unnamed clubs for Whittingham in the summer of 2015 and he was described as the club's kingpin, by manager Russell Slade. [72] Warnock praised him for his loyalty to the club,[73] and had offered Whittingham a one-year contract extension but made it clear that he would feature less often than he had done before. 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. 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. [7][9], Whittingham signed with Aston Villa in April 2001 and was part of the club's FA Youth Cup-winning team of 2002. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. The difference was phenomenal. Im still shaken up by what happened to him. Whittingham sustained a head injury on March 7 2020 after going out to watch England play Wales in the Six Nations, and died 11 days later in hospital. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. Peter Whittingham Cause Of Death. "I was 36 at Cardiff and he was young but we still had a really good bond when we played together. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from . Slade, his final manager at Cardiff, recalls an afternoon when they met for a chat to discuss the future after Whittingham had retired. [64] Despite a disappointing campaign for the Bluebirds, who finished in 11th, their lowest finish in 8 years, Whittingham was selected in The Football Manager Team of the Decade at the Football League Awards, on 19 April. Former team-mate and Bluebirds captain Mark Hudson said he had been "blessed" to play alongside Whittingham. [81] He died from his injuries on 18 March[80] at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, aged 35. Wednesday 3 March 2021 11:25, UK. It was a hollow experience and a painful period. 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 . He absolutely loved playing football. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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, Peter Frederick, 60, late of Pembroke Pines, FL and Portland, Jamaica, passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2009. But alongside brother James, who is two years older than him, the pair started out in Coventrys youth system. He reportedly got to the Pub in the afternoon and drank alcohol until the evening of that day. He didnt want to be that guy, he just wanted to play.. For more information and to buy tickets for the game, visit here. If his children grow up to like football then it wont be long before they learn just how talented their father was. Today the coroner's court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard how the 35-year-old had been involved in a 'play fight' with friends before falling down the stairs which led to a beer garden. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham sustained a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub on March 7, 2020, and was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the fall, but his condition depleted resulting in his demise on March 18, 2020. He also led Cardiff City to win the 2013 Championship. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. He died at . They are all in my thoughts at this time.". The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. As he grew in confidence, so did his stature in the team. [44] After scoring eight penalties in the previous campaign, Whittingham saw his first two penalties saved in this campaign, causing Jones to announce that Whittingham had been taken off penalty duty. Peter left behind his wife, Amanda, his son, William, and another little boy, Seb, who was born two months after his father's death. He was a real student of the game and I used to say to him that he should write a book about tactics, formations and ways to beat opposition teams, James says. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. Nevertheless, he was named Villa's young player of the season for the campaign. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The former footballer suffered a series of trauma due to the fall and on the 11th day at the hospital, the medical personnel couldnt manage the situation anymore which led to his death. Whittingham died aged 35. The ticket sales for that match at the Cardiff City Stadium raised money for the PW7 Foundation.[86]. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He would never see his second son, who is now two years old. At 35, it seems so unfair that hes no longer with us. Peter Whittingham died in March 2020 after spending 11 days in hospital, Former Aston Villa player Peter Whittingham died with head injuries after suffering a fall, Peter Whittingham spent 10 years at Cardiff, racking up 413 league appearances. The memorial match will give those who knew him well the chance to properly celebrate his life and career that started at Coventry City before he moved to Aston Villa in 2001 aged 16, and broke into the first team alongside Liam Ridgewell and Steven Davis. Based on evidence obtained via CCTV footage, the late footballer who died at the age of 35, was seen engaging in horseplay with his friend and in-law. It'll be devastating for his family and everyone he's come in contact with. For me he would be up there with the best Cardiff City player. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. Any talented youngster at Villa back then quickly found out that the better they were, the harder the staff were on them. 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. We had a good relationship on the pitch, it was a nice understanding. He remembers the excitement in the Whittingham household when the former Villa manager Graham Taylor called to say Peter was going to make his debut at St James Park in a game with Newcastle United in April 2003. Last updated on 20 March 202020 March 2020.From the section Cardiff. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. One of the reasons he stayed at Cardiff for so long was because of his wife, Amanda, who he met after relocating from the West Midlands to Wales. He brought quality and creativity to the team and raised levels in training. [82], In March 2021, Pontypridd Coroner's Court recorded a verdict of accidental death, concluding that Whittingham was intoxicated and engaged in "horseplay" with friends before falling through a fire door and down a flight of stairs. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. Whittingham started his career at Villa, where he played more than 50 league games and won 17 England Under-21 caps. He then scored his fourth during the following match, converting a penalty against Leeds United, his 350th career appearance. "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. In the community he was engaging and approachable. He said: "I have been profoundly saddened by yesterday's terrible news. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. During the coroners inquest into the cause of his death at Pontypridd Coroners Court in Wales, Peter Whittinghams in-law confirmed to the court that he and the ex-footballer drank for hours before he fell off the stairs at the Pub. The transfer remains one of the best value-for-money deals the club has ever made. In his 10 years at the club, Whittingham became a firm fan favorite, making 456 appearances and scored 96 goals including 25 goals in one season from midfield. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was 35 when he joined Cardiff and says: Peter set up most of my goals and we didnt even work on it on the training ground. 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. [50] Whittingham started the first match against West Ham United, and scored his first goal of the season against Oxford United after coming on for Solomon Taiwo. She disclosed that Peter had only eaten breakfast before he left home. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. [48] At the end of the season, Cardiff failed to gain promotion for a second year running and Whittingham was heavily linked with a move away from Cardiff City Stadium, being linked with newly promoted Norwich City and Portsmouth. [31] However, he returned to the team ahead of schedule, coming on as a late substitute during a 11 draw with Reading on 26 December. [30] He ruptured ankle ligaments during a 21 win over Crystal Palace on 15 November, which was expected to keep him out for up to three months. He didnt care so much about the salary or sitting on the bench on a bigger contract and collecting more money. [6] His mother worked as a teacher. 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. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Tributes to Whittingham continue to pour across social media. throughout" after reviewing CCTV footage of . He scored his first two in a match against Wales[78] before scoring his last goal in a match against Norway in February 2006. 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. [62] Despite the bright start, Cardiff were eventually relegated after just one season. I found Peter to be the most humble of men, notwithstanding the fact that he was one of our very best and most naturally able footballers. [55] Whittingham then won his second Cardiff City player of the year award at the end of the season. [40] Whittingham earned the October Player of the Month award on 14 November 2009. To have also created so many lasting memories just look at the goals montage below is also special. [66][67] Whittingham scored twice in a 41 win over Brighton & Hove Albion and overtook John Toshack and Hughie Ferguson in the club's all-time leading scorers list in English league competitions. . Nicholas Davison, a friend of Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said the group drank "between six and 10 pints" and had a "round of shots" at The Park pub. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He was named three times in the Championship's PFA Team of the Year, and his 20-goal haul in the 200910 season made him the division's top scorer. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much At Villa, it was me and Whitts down the left. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. Follow Gregg on Twitter @greggevans40, Peter (left) and brother James started out in the Coventry youth system, Whittingham lining up for England Under-21s in 2005 (Photo: Nick Potts PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images), Whittingham scores a penalty in the 2012 Carling Cup final shootout (Photo: Adam Davy PA Images via Getty Images). 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. The Championship club confirmed Whittingham's death on Thursday . I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. [14] After featuring regularly during the early stages of the campaign,[15] he scored his first senior goal against Wycombe Wanderers in the League Cup third round on 23 September 2003, during a 50 win at Adams Park. 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[6][7], Whittingham began playing football as a youth player with his local side Coventry City, joining the club at the age of seven. The more difficult bit to write is how it all ended, so quickly but also painfully drawn out in the end. I played in front of him for the whole time, says Foley. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City.. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Whittingham was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire,[4] and attended King Henry VIII School, Coventry. During a period of horseplay with a friend and a relative he appeared to have lost his balance, traveled through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and as he did so his head has come into contact with the steps, he added. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". THE football world has been left stunned by the passing of Peter Whittingham. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. [28], Whittingham began the 200708 season on the bench. He described finding the footballer lying at the bottom of the stairs with his face to the side, but when he tried to lift him, Mr Whittingham's body was limp. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. He died in the early hours of Sunday morning near Eclipse nightclub in Bodmin, Woman heard unleashing 'full body screaming orgasm' as world famous orchestra performs, A sound clip has gone viral on social media which appeared to capture a woman having a "screaming orgasm" at a live performance of the LA Philharmonic on April 28, Prostitute 'stabs client in the penis in furious row over 80p sex session', A sex worker reportedly stabbed a customer's penis in a dispute over an 80p payment. However, he didnt die on the spot, he was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The pair settled on the outskirts of Cardiff, where Amanda was originally from. The unfairness of it all is incomprehensible. Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time 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. [19][20] However, he gradually fell out of favour as the side struggled and, on 14 February 2005, Whittingham signed for Championship club Burnley on a one-month loan having not featured for Villa for nearly two months. His wife, Amanda, gave birth to his second son two months after his death. [79], At the time of his death, he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan with his wife Amanda and their son; their second son was born two months after his death. 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. [69], Whittingham played less frequently for Cardiff after Neil Warnock was appointed manager in October 2016. What Whittingham was really looking forward to, though, was family time and fatherhood. A fitting legacy for a special player and a true Cardiff great. Instead, there were other plans. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. Steve Foley, known at Villa as Bubbles was one of the most talented in the group but fell out of the game through injury. In February, Whittingham was nominated for the Championship Player of the Year award. Whittingham collected a winner's medal as Cardiff lifted the Championship trophy following April's home encounter with Bolton Wanderers. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer this morning described Sue Gray as a woman with a "formidable reputation" as he faces pressure to explain the circumstances of her job offer. Golf became his new passion. "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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. 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. Seeing their son in the headlines at such a difficult time was hard. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. [16] After the match, O'Leary commented "Ive had a good feeling about Peter". "The thoughts . 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. I havent stopped thinking about it. Whittinghams brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking lager, bitter and tequila during the afternoon and evening. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News Cause of death latest Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35 - but how did the former footballer die? He wouldnt open his mouth to anybody, Jim OConnor, his former Villa team-mate, and current assistant manager at Kidderminster Harriers, recalls. An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. We will always be here for you. His understanding of football was really high., Ben Turner, who Whittingham won promotion to the Premier League alongside in 2014, says: Whitts was the same laid-back guy, no matter who you were playing, where you were playing. Finally, Whittingham will also get the celebrated send-off he deserves. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. We are heartbroken," they wrote in a statement. He was a really important player and was . Whittingham, 35, suffered . In eleven seasons at Cardiff, Whittingham played 457 competitive matches and scored 96 goals, putting him seventh on the all-time appearances list and ninth among their goalscorers. RIP. Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest is told "We were blessed with his talent at Cardiff City. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in "horseplay" in a corridor, before he appeared to lose his balance, walk through a fire door off-camera and fall down eight steps and hit his head. Back then he was quiet. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure.

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