News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "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. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. All rights reserved. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. "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.". Whittingham played in the FA Cup final in 2008 and the Carling Cup final in 2012, and collected a Championship winners medal in 2013 as Cardiff were promoted to the Premier League. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. 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. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. On Thursday, after hearing of the news, England's official Twitter wrote: "Were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, who made 17 appearances for our Under-21s between 2004 and 2007. "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. The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. 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The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. RIP". After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. 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Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. 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. Thoughts go out to his family.". 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.. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 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. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Another said: "What a tragedy. 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. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. Read about our approach to external linking. Thoughts go out to his family. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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. 2023 BBC. The hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. 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 are heartbroken. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. 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. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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 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. 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. He said: "On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, an Academy graduate and FA Youth Cup winner who represented our first team between 2003 and 2007, the Premier League club posted on their Twitter account. appreciated. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. 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Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. Heres how it works. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. There was a problem. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. DC Jenkins, who led the investigation, said the CCTV footage from the Park Hotel was from a single camera that covers the corridor between the downstairs bar and the smoking area at the back of the premises. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. 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 head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. A tribute to Peter Whittingham at Cardiff City Stadium last June. The ex- Rovers man, who died last year aged 35 and spent a year at Ewood Park making 24 appearances, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. A statement from Mr Williams was also read out in which he said he had "no idea" what happened to Mr Whittingham but he had seen CCTV footage from the area inside the pub where the incident happened, which was in a corridor leading to the smoking area, and the clip showed a "play fight". The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. RIP. 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. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. 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 was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the fall, but his condition deteriorated and he died on March 18, 2020. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". A statement read by Mr Whittingham's wife, Amanda, to members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing saw her call for him to be remembered for all he achieved. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. 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. "We are heartbroken. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. 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. 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. 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. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. 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. Peter Whittingham dead at 35. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. She said: "Rob was going out to watch the Wales v England game at the Park Hotel pub in Barry and trying to persuade Peter to go with him. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. Nobody did it better. 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. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. 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.. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. What science tells us about the afterlife. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". 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. "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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. 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. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. As always you can unsubscribe at any 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. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. 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. 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. CCTV footage showed him in a pub corridor engaging in "horseplay" before appearing to lose balance and walking through a fire door off camera, where he fell down eight steps and hit his head. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. What was his cause of death? "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. Express. RIP". 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. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. The Warwickshire-born star, who represented England U21s 17 times, started his career at Aston Villa in 2003 before moving on to Burnley and Derby. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. 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