"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. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. 2. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. 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. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. "We are heartbroken. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 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. RIP. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". 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. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. 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. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs., He added: 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. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. 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". Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. 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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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Nobody did it better. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. 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. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago.. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an "accidental fall". You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. All Rights Reserved. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. Changed your mind? 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. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. 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. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 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. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. 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. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. "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.". One of the best players to play in the Championship. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. 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. appreciated. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. Nobody did it better. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. 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. He was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. 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.. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. 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. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. 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. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . He told the inquest: "I don't 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. 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. 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. The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . Express. 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. 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. 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. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. 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. He spent a decade with the Bluebirds, becoming a fan favourite during his 459 appearances. ", 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. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Or why not treat yourself? But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Nobody did it better. Just shows how precious life is. Nobody did it better. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. 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. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. 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. Prior to the inquest into his death beginning his widow Amanda addressed members of the press and called for her husband to be remembered for all he had achieved. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. 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. A tribute to Peter Whittingham at Cardiff City Stadium last June. He also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. 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. 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. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. 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. More info. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. 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. 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. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". BA1 1UA. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. 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. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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 . 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. 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. I dont even remember much of the following day.". 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. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Did you encounter any technical issues? But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. 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. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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Rest in peace, Peter. Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 19, 2020, The thoughts of everyone at Rovers are with Peters wife Amanda, their young son and family at this incredibly difficult time.. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. 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. Thoughts go out to his family.". 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.". Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. The inquest heard that several pints and shots were consumed by the group at the Park pub. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Whittingham burst onto the scene with Villa before making his name at Cardiff where he helped them win promotion to the Premier League in 2013. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. He describes that he later watched CCTV from the area inside the pub where the incident happened, which was in a corridor leading to the smoking area. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. 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. She adds they married in 2015. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. 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. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Just shows how precious life is. 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. Thoughts go out to his family. View our online Press Pack. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Whittinghams former Cardiff boss, and ex-Bluebirds colleagues Aaron Ramsey and Robbie Fowler were among those to pay tribute to the cultured midfielder. 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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. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. 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.
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