Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City.. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in "horseplay" with his . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. At that point, he was said to be unstable due to the influence of alcohol. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Slade, his final manager at Cardiff, recalls an afternoon when they met for a chat to discuss the future after Whittingham had retired. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. 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. But Peter wouldnt want us to mope around so we have to soldier on.. But alongside brother James, who is two years older than him, the pair started out in Coventrys youth system. According to many of his team-mates, he didnt even practise set pieces either. 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. [80], In the immediate aftermath of Whittingham's death tributes were paid across the football world, including Whittingham's former clubs Aston Villa, Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers along with players such as Elliott Bennett and Mark Bright. 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. At Villa, it was me and Whitts down the left. 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. 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. When asked how . Obviously he had a great career, but you dont expect to have your life taken away so quickly.. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. He was witty but there was always a soft and humble side to him which the people of Cardiff quickly found out. "Whitts as a human first and foremost was generous, was never too high, was never too low; loved football, enjoyed the game, loved everything about it and was a loving husband and dad. He then scored his fourth during the following match, converting a penalty against Leeds United, his 350th career appearance. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. A Warner Bros. Peter Whittingham started his career at Aston Villa before joining Cardiff FC in 2007, The midfielder played for Cardiff until 2017, Tributes left outside Cardiff City stadium for Peter Whittingham. On 7 March 2020, Peter Whittingham joined his in-law Robert Williams and his friend Ryan Taylor at a Pub in South Wales to watch Wales v England in the Six Nations. Managers came and went first Jones then Malky Mackay, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Russell Slade, and Paul Trollope but Whittingham remained a constant, driving the team forward from midfield. James likes to focus on the good memories of his brother; all the goals he went on to score, the accolades, the PFA team of the year awards, playing in an FA Cup and League Cup final. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Peter Whittingham's brother James looks back on his decorated football career and the painful memories of his death in March 2020 . "He was fantastic. [84] The Foundation raised money for three causes; The Cardiff City FC Foundation, which aimed to support children in Cardiff through football, a sports bursary at King Henry VIII School in Coventry (Peter's old school) and Winston's Wish, a charity that supports children who have lost a parent or sibling. It was his glowing reference that convinced Peter Ridsdale to sign off the 350,000 transfer to Cardiff in 2007 when Dave Jones was in charge. Football unites in grief as Cardiff legend Peter Whittingham dies Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. [5] His father Harry was a well-known fishmonger in the area and was known as "Harry the Fish". [57], During the close season, more speculation about Whittingham's future in the Welsh capital arose, this time from Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. [55] Whittingham then won his second Cardiff City player of the year award at the end of the season. He wasnt as interested in the long away days if he wasnt going to play. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. Whittingham was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support. Finally, Whittingham will also get the celebrated send-off he deserves. It'll be devastating for his family and everyone he's come in contact with. For more information and to buy tickets for the game, visit here. Whittingham started on the left but moved into a more central role at Cardiff and became one of the Championships greatest-ever players. Did you encounter any technical issues? Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after falling . Whittingham hung up his boots after a season at Blackburn Rovers in League One. 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. "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.". Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham sustained a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub on March 7, 2020, and was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the fall, but his condition depleted resulting in his demise on March 18, 2020. [56] He was later named in the PFA Team of the Year for the Championship. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". Express. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was named three times in the Championship's PFA Team of the Year, and his 20-goal haul in the 200910 season made him the division's top scorer. RIP. 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. [31] However, he returned to the team ahead of schedule, coming on as a late substitute during a 11 draw with Reading on 26 December. Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan offered his own tribute to Whittingham. The unfairness of it all is incomprehensible. When Mackay, the Cardiff manager at the time, reminded Whittingham of his importance in the team, he agreed to stay and help Cardiff fight for their own promotion a year later. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. Recalling the pain, James says:It was very difficult for my folks, who are quite private people. [79], At the time of his death, he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan with his wife Amanda and their son; their second son was born two months after his death. The 35-year-old was . "I'd like to extend my condolences to Amanda and the Whittingham family. Peter Whittingham hit the limelight when he won the 2001-2002 FA Youth Cup which propelled him to earn his first Premier League game less than a year later. The death of former Aston Villa and Cardiff City star, Peter Whittingham was subjected to a coroner inquest recently and the argument was that the death of the former England under-21 star was an accident.. On 7 March 2020, Peter Whittingham joined his in-law Robert Williams and his friend Ryan Taylor at a Pub in South Wales to watch Wales v England in the Six Nations. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in horseplay with his wifes brother and a friend when he appeared to lose his balance and walked through a fire door off-camera and fell down eight steps and hit his head. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Theres a largely untold story about how Whittingham found his way into the team that would go on to win the FA Youth Cup in 2002. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. The second opportunity came just months later when Fulham, managed by Martin Jol in the Premier League, also offered improved terms. All rights reserved. He died at . [24], Whittingham started three of Villa's opening four matches of the 200506 season,[25] but returned to the Championship on 15 September, joining Derby County on a three-month loan. "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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Hudson told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast: "It's devastating. [60], Cardiff's debut Premier League season started off brightly with wins over champions Manchester City and Fulham. [6][7], Whittingham began playing football as a youth player with his local side Coventry City, joining the club at the age of seven. In eleven seasons at Cardiff, Whittingham played 457 competitive matches and scored 96 goals, putting him seventh on the all-time appearances list and ninth among their goalscorers. A cultured central midfielder who played more than 400 times for Cardiff, the Nuneaton-born star spent six seasons of h Solskjaer said: Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. The ticket sales for that match at the Cardiff City Stadium raised money for the PW7 Foundation.[86]. Follow Gregg on Twitter @greggevans40, Peter (left) and brother James started out in the Coventry youth system, Whittingham lining up for England Under-21s in 2005 (Photo: Nick Potts PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images), Whittingham scores a penalty in the 2012 Carling Cup final shootout (Photo: Adam Davy PA Images via Getty Images). [75], Whittingham was an England under-21 international, making his debut against the Netherlands in 2004[76] and was part of the squad that competed in the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship held in the Netherlands. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Former team-mate and Bluebirds captain Mark Hudson said he had been "blessed" to play alongside Whittingham. [81] He died from his injuries on 18 March[80] at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, aged 35. Peter Whittingham, a former Premier League soccer player from England, has died nearly two weeks after sustaining a serious head injury, South Wales Police confirmed this week. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Whittingham started his career at Villa, where he played more than 50 league games and won 17 England Under-21 caps. He was also a gentleman.. Peter Whittingham ended his football career at Blackburn in 2018 after he and the club agreed that his contract should be terminated. Inquest into Whittingham death to be held, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Air strikes pound Sudan capital as truce extended. To have also created so many lasting memories just look at the goals montage below is also special. Today the coroner's court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard how the 35-year-old had been involved in a 'play fight' with friends before falling down the stairs which led to a beer garden. He was so, so shy. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. It was a hollow experience and a painful period. [32], In the first match of the 200910 season, Whittingham converted a penalty during a 40 win over Scunthorpe United in the first ever competitive match at the Cardiff City Stadium[33] and scored in consecutive rounds of the League Cup in wins over Dagenham & Redbridge[34] and Bristol Rovers. 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.
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