Robert Williams, Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law, told Pontypridd Coroner's Court they had been drinking lager, bitter and tequila through the afternoon and evening along with friend Ryan Taylor, and the evening was a "blackout" in his memory. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. 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. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". 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. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. 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. 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. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". The dad-of-two fell down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7 - the day of England's Six Nations clash with Wales - and was left with devastating head injuries. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. "We are heartbroken. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. 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. "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 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. 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 made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pub's corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen "messing about with Pete and Ryan" but still had no memory of the incident. Police officer DC Steve Jenkins described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident at the Park Hotel. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. Discovery Company. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. 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. 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. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. A tribute to Peter Whittingham at Cardiff City Stadium last June. Ex-Chelsea ace Costa carried off with serious-looking injury for Wolves vs Spurs, Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. ! 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. Whittingham, who. 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. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. 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. 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You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. 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". 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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. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 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. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. RIP". Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. What was his cause of death? I dont even remember much of the following day.". One of the best players to play in the Championship. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. Nobody did it better. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. 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. 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. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult 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. His languid style, his talented left foot former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann referred to as one of the best left pegs Ive seen and his uncanny ability to score long-range goals helped Cardiff reach the 2008 FA Cup final and the 2012 League Cup final. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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". Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. She is expecting their second child. 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. It was while at the club he met his wife, Amanda, with whom he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with their son who was born in 2018. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. One of the best players to play in the Championship. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. Peter Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". Just shows how precious life is. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Their contributions help us create a clearer picture of the person who died and also provides the opportunity to pay tribute to their loved one. Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on 7 March 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. She describes that in the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death they went out for a walk before Peter went out with her brother in Barry. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. My kids need me.I've got a three year old who is a little whirlwind most of the time, but when I've had a seizure, he sits beside me and he calms down. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team.
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