The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. 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. 2023 BBC. 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. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. dead at 35. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. 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". 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. 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. 2. 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. She said: "Rob was going out to watch the Wales v England game at the Park Pub in Barry and trying to persuade Peter to go with him. 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. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. 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. 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.. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. . Meanwhile, Cardiff released a statement, reading: It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. Another said: "What a tragedy. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. Nobody did it better. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Mr Whittingham's wife Amanda said he had not eaten since breakfast as he had been in a "rush" to watch the game when he left home at 15:00 GMT. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, described the day Peter Whittingham fell as very busy due to the rugby international match. 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. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. 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. 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 while at the pub. Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda addressed the members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing and called for her partner to be remembered for all he had achieved. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. The former Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers player, who represented England at under-21 level, enjoyed a successful 10-year spell in the Welsh capital, notching 96 goals in 457 matches for Cardiff between 2007 and 2017. 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.. Nobody did it better. Thoughts go out to his family.". She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". "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. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult 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. Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) March 19, 2020. 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. Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time, said in a statement: 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. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. Whittingham, who. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18, the inquest hears. RIP". All Rights Reserved. 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 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. 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Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. The inquest heard Mr Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. "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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former Cardiff and Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35, Peter Whittingham went on to become one of Cardiff's best ever, , really good player and was always on my signing wish list. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . He said: "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. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. 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. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. 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. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Please refresh the page and try again. The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. "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. 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. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. 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. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. In a statement read to the hearing, Mr Williams said: "I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Mr Hughes explains that an inquest is a fact-finding inquiry and that a number of witness statements will be read at todays hearing. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. In his 10 years at the club, Whittingham became a firm fan favorite, making 456 appearances and scored 96 goals including 25 goals in one season from midfield. He said they had between six and 10 pints and a round of shots at the pub, adding: All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Just shows how precious life is. "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. A Warner Bros. 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. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Cardiff and Aston Villa star died after tragic pub accident Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. 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. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. BA1 1UA. Nobody did it better. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs., He added: 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. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". 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. 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. 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. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. 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. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, said March 7 last year was very busy due to the rugby international match. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. He made more than 450 appearances for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. View our online Press Pack. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. How did Peter Whittingham die? As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. What science tells us about the afterlife. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. Peter Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". 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 news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. "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. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. 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. One of the best players to play in the Championship. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. 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