A tribute to Peter Whittingham at Cardiff City Stadium last June.
Peter Whittingham Died In Freak Accident Falling Down The Stairs In Pub His brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking larger, bitter and tequila during the afternoon and evening. 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. dead at 35. Rest in Peace Peter Whittingham 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 Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. ", talkSPORT correspondent Laurence Mora pays tribute to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham, Peter Whittingham, bottom right, was capped 17 times at England U21 level, The left-footer became a set-piece specialist during his fine career. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. 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. 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. 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. 2023 Cable News Network. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that.
Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. 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. 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". Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. 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. 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. 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. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. 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.
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.
Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 after - Metro She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Inquest into Whittingham death to be held, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. "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. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. DC Jenkins, who led the investigation, said the CCTV footage from the Park Hotel was from a single camera that covers the corridor between the downstairs bar and the smoking area at the back of the premises. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! On Tuesday, the coroner's court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard the former England U21 international had gone drinking with his wife's brother and a friend to watch last year's England vs Wales Six Nations match. 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. 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. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. RIP. Do you know this baby?
Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham.
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Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. 2. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". He added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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 He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pubs corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen messing about with Pete and Ryan but still had no memory of the incident. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. We are heartbroken. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Football News, Football, Cardiff City, Kylian Mbappe becomes PSGs record goalscorer after netting against Nantes, OnlyFans star Astrid Wett beats former Love Island contestant AJ Bunker after tough battle, Former footballer who became porn star admits job isn't as fun as expected, Fans think the Premier League is rigged after Arsenals late comeback against Bournemouth, Arsenal produce stunning comeback to win 3-2 against Bournemouth, this could be their year, VAR farce as Arsenal denied blatant penalty for handball, fans are fuming, Peter Schmeichel is 'disappointed' with Cristiano Ronaldo after he stormed down the tunnel in Man United's win over Spurs, Peter Crouch Names Marcus Rashford And Jadon Sancho In His Preferred England Squad For The World Cup, Leicester City created the 'lowest XG in a Premier League match' since records began against Arsenal, Gareth Bale Has Been Told The Three Surprise Premier League Clubs He Should Have Signed For. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage.
Peter Whittingham, 35, died when he fell down pub stairs My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x pic.twitter.com/HRTVlYwtTU Mark Hudson (@M_Hudson5) March 19, 2020, Leicesters England playmaker James Maddison posted: Rest in Peace Peter Whittingham. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. 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). 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. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. 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. 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 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. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a 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. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. Whittinghams former club, Cardiff City, expressed heartbreak in a statement on its website. 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. But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.". "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. Whittingham, an ex-England Under-21 international who started his career with Aston Villa, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020, where he had watched an England vs Wales rugby match with friends. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. 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.
Nobody did it better. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. 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 later died at 1.51pm on March 18. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. 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. The hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. "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. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. 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.". "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. 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. Whittingham, who. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News 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. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital.
Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend 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. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? 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. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. 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. 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.. 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. Peter Whittingham dead: Find out how the former Cardiff star died, Peter Whittingham started out at Aston Villa, Peter Whittingham tributes: Football world pays respects, Peter Whittingham dead: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pays tribute, Peter Whittingham became a club legend at Cardiff City, Peter Whittingham dead: Former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder dead, Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases, Sports documentaries available on Amazon Prime amid coronavirus crisis. Just shows how precious life is. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation.
Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub He was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. Bath This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.
Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Blackburn Rovers player died Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. I dont even remember much of the following day.. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. 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. 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. Mr Lewis said he then went to watch the CCTV, describing seeing horse play, and said he felt satisfied there was no fight or any act of aggression. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published14:44,03 March 2021 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated14:56,03 March 2021 GMT. What was his cause of death? 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. 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. 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. A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation.