He died. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. "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. He was named in the 2015 Football League Team of the Decade and was presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award at Cardiffs 2017 Awards Evening. Another said: "What a tragedy. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 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.
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The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition.
Peter Whittingham dead: How did Peter Whittingham die? Cause of death I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.. A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. "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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. Nobody did it better. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. 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. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. More info. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell.
The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. He was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. 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. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. 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. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. You will be missed but never forgotten. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, said Solskjaer, who was Cardiff manager in 2014. Just shows how precious life is. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies at age of 35, Peter Whittingham is regarded as a Cardiff city legend after starring for the Welsh club, Whittingham in action for Cardiff during the 2012 Carling Cup, The midfielder started his career at Aston Villa, Whittingham, pictured in action against Man City, is a two-time Cardiff player of the year. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". 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. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. "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.". I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. 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. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.
Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub 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. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. ', My post-natal depression was so severe I had to close my business, Emma Jay returned back to work within weeks of having her baby girl and struggled as she tried to juggle it all, The terrace of seven old houses untouched in the midst of a huge development in the heart of Wales' capital, The tiny row of terraced houses is soon to be part of one of Cardiff's biggest city centre developments in decades, A man kept valuable classic cars buried under undergrowth in gardens, Rein Perens, 75, been left devastated after Cardiff council cleared away some of the cars using pest control legislation, The shocking barriers that disabled people face every day in our towns and cities, We should be able to live our lives without having to advocate for our rights and access, The 50 best restaurants in Cardiff in 2023: The best places to eat in the city, With some high profile new entries on the list, its a great time to eat out in Cardiff, London Welsh choir wows Britain's Got Talent judge on Saturday Kitchen, London Welsh Rugby Club Male Choir were back on Saturday Kitchen to celebrate St David's Day after a two-year break, Wales rugby star in tears as he pays tribute to team-mate amid family difficulties, Locked Up: The criminals justice caught up with in February and what happened to them, These 73 people have all been locked up for the most serious crimes bought before the courts in Wales, Swansea City defeat ends in chaos as manager sent off and escorted from pitch, Saturday Night Takeaway viewers say new segment is spoiling their enjoyment of ITV show, The second episode of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway saw the return of 'Ring My Bell', Minister leading roads freeze has claimed for nearly 12,000 miles of car journeys but only three train trips, Welsh Government deputy minister Lee Waters wants people to take public transport instead of driving, Met Office issues 'disruptive snow' warning for parts of Wales, The Met Office says the forecast is still uncertain but there is a risk of disruptive snow at the end of next week, First look at Pasture's new small plates restaurant and speakeasy bar Parallel, Parallel can be found next door to Pasture on Cardiff's High Street. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant.
At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." "We are heartbroken. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. 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.
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.