He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. 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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. 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. She is expecting their second child. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. 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. 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. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. He helped the Bluebirds to the FA Cup final in his first full season at the club, and went on to establish himself as one of the Championships most exciting attacking midfielders over the next few seasons. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Peter Whittingham dead at 35. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". Read about our approach to external linking. Whittinghams former club, Cardiff City, expressed heartbreak in a statement on its website. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. "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. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. 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. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Another said: "What a tragedy. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. 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 was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. appreciated. Peter Whittingham Death. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. 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. 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. Heres how it works. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. Did you encounter any technical issues? 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.. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. 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. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. Nobody did it better. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Nobody did it better. Nobody did it better. 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. 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, 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. Just shows how precious life is. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before embarking on a 10-year spell at Cardiff in January 2007. 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. 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. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittingham's death at the age of 35.The former Cardiff playmaker suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what Sou 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.. 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). Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "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. . He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. 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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. He added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. 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. 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. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. 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.. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Mr Taylor was out drinking with Robert Williams and Peter Whittingham on the day of the incident in Barry. 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. "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 inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. 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. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. 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 head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. 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. Nobody did it better. 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