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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. 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. 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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. ", 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. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. 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. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. Whittingham played in the FA Cup final in 2008 and the Carling Cup final in 2012, and collected a Championship winners medal in 2013 as Cardiff were promoted to the Premier League. You can unsubscribe at any time. RIP". Or why not treat yourself? A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.". Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. 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. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. 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. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. The ex-Aston Villa player had been in hospital for more than a week after suffering a head injury in a fall in a pub in. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Whittinghams former Cardiff boss, and ex-Bluebirds colleagues Aaron Ramsey and Robbie Fowler were among those to pay tribute to the cultured midfielder. "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. You will be missed but never forgotten. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. 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". 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. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking lager, bitter, and tequila during the afternoon and evening. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before embarking on a 10-year spell at Cardiff in January 2007. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. 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. The head injury he was suffered came as a result. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. There was a problem. 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. 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. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Heres how it works. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. 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. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. 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. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. 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. Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". 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. 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). I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, said Solskjaer, who was Cardiff manager in 2014. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. Express. 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 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. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. Nobody did it better. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the fall, but his condition deteriorated and he died on March 18, 2020. 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. 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. 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. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. He describes that he later watched CCTV from the area inside the pub where the incident happened, which was in a corridor leading to the smoking area. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. 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.. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. He spent a decade with the Bluebirds, becoming a fan favourite during his 459 appearances. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. "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 I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub 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. Please refresh the page and try again. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. RIP". The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Ex-Cardiff City ace Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a serious head injury after tumbling down stairs leading to a beer garden in Barry, South Wales in March last year. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. 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.. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. 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". Read about our approach to external linking. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. He had been off sedative drugs for a number of days by March 17 but neurological recovery remained poor and he later died at 1.51pm on March 18. 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. 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. 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. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. 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. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, an Academy graduate and FA Youth Cup winner who represented our first team between 2003 and 2007, the Premier League club posted on their Twitter account. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Nobody did it better. Bath The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. "A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. 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. 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. What was his cause of death? I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. 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. Nobody did it better. One of the best players to play in the Championship. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. 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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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.. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. 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. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. 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. "A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. 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. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. 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. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. 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. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. In a statement read to the inquest he said the group with Mr Whittingham were all jolly and in good spirits and drinking steadily but nobody appeared overly drunk. He died. 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. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on March 7, 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. 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. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. 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Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? I dont even remember much of the following day.". It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. 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. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. "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. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. He was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. 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