2. 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. 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. 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. "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 loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police statement earlier in the week that he was in a critical condition in hospital. 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). Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Thoughts go out to his family. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Another said: "What a tragedy. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 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. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. South Wales Police said on Wednesday said there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act and that it appeared the injury was caused by an accidental fall. 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. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. 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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Peter Whittingham hit his head and tragically died after falling down a flight of stairs at a pub in a drunken 'play fight' with friends, an inquest heard. 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.". Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". RIP". 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. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. A club statement read: It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. "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. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. ", 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. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. 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Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. 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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. I dont even remember much of the following day.". Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. He spent a decade with the Bluebirds, becoming a fan favourite during his 459 appearances. 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 "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Nobody did it better. 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. 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 . Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. 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. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. Mrs Whittingham also provided a witness statement which was read at the hearing. You will be missed but never forgotten. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. 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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coached Peter Whittingham at Cardiff (Adam Davy/PA), Peter Whittingham (right) played for Cardiff in their 2008 FA Cup final defeat to Portsmouth (Lewis Whyld/PA), Chelsea report: Romelu Lukaku and Tammy Abraham set to return under Todd Boehly's new era, Sheffield United vs Tottenham Hotspur live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this FA Cup match, Manchester United vs West Ham United live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this FA Cup match, Southampton vs Grimsby Town live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this FA Cup match, Lothar Matthaus says Bayern Munichs defeat to Manchester United in the 1999 Champions League final still pains him: We were a lot better. 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. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. 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. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. 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. 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. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. 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. "We are heartbroken. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. He described finding the footballer lying at the bottom of the stairs with his face to the side, but when he tried to lift him, Mr Whittingham's body was limp. 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. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. A club statement read: "It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. 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. 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. The former footballer had been out to watch the Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales when he fell and was injured at the Park Hotel. 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. 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. 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. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. Whittingham led the Welsh giants to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 as Championship winners, and also helped them to the 2008 FA Cup final, where they lost 1-0 to Portsmouth. The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. 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. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. He also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. Unconfirmed rumours had claimed the former star ended up in hospital following an incident in the Park pub in Barry on March 7 - the same day as England vs Wales in the Six Nations. He said: "On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. 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. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. 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. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. 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He led the Bluebirds to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 and also helped them to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Mr 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 Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . A statement read by Mr Whittingham's wife, Amanda, to members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing saw her call for him to be remembered for all he achieved. 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. Mr Hughes explains that an inquest is a fact-finding inquiry and that a number of witness statements will be read at todays hearing. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. 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".
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