You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? More info. 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. "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 Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". 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. 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. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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. 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. 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. She is expecting their second child. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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 . I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. It was while at the club he met his wife, Amanda, with whom he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with their son who was born in 2018. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. You will be missed but never forgotten. 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. 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. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had 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. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Nobody did it better. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much View our online Press Pack. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pubs corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body limp. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". dead at 35. 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.. A Warner Bros. Express. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. 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. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". 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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. 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., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. "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. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. 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. 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Another said: "What a tragedy. 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.". Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time, said in a statement: 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. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. 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". 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. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . 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. Nobody did it better. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. 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. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. 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. 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. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. Peter Whittingham hit his head and tragically died after falling down a flight of stairs at a pub in a drunken 'play fight' with friends, an inquest heard. "We are heartbroken. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. 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'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. She adds they married in 2015. 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. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. 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After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. 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. Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. 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.. 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. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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 was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. 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. 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. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, described the day Peter Whittingham fell as very busy due to the rugby international match. 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. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Peter Whittingham Death. 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. Nobody did it better. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. 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. 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. Mrs Whittingham also provided a witness statement which was read at the hearing. Whittingham, who. 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. The inquest into his death held at Pontypridd heard that Whittingham underwent an emergency operation to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to an intensive care unit. . 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. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young, Whittingham played under current Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2014, and the Norwegian called him an incredible human being.. Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on March 7, 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. Something went wrong, please try again later. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. All rights reserved. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. 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. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. Bath Nobody did it better. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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.. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. 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. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. 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. 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. On Tuesday, the coroner's court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard the former England U21 international had gone drinking with his wife's brother and a friend to watch last year's England vs Wales Six Nations match. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. 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.". We are heartbroken. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. 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.
