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. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. 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 is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. Read about our approach to external linking. Peter Whittingham started his career at Aston Villa before joining Cardiff FC in 2007, The midfielder played for Cardiff until 2017, Tributes left outside Cardiff City stadium for Peter Whittingham. Peter Whittingham Died In Freak Accident Falling Down The Stairs In Pub When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. "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. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. ", 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. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic Peter Whittingham dead at 35. "We are heartbroken. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. 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. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Peter Whittingham: Inquest into Cardiff City legend's deathPeter Whittingham Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Cause Of Death, Net Worth I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. Footballer Peter Whittingham fell and died after 'play fight', inquest Former Cardiff City, Aston Villa and Blackburn midfielder Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 after suffering a head injury from a fall in a pub earlier this month. 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I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. appreciated. Updated Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Nobody did it better. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. 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. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News 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. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. 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. 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. dead at 35. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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.. 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. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. Peter Whittingham, 35, died when he fell down pub stairs 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. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. You will be missed but never forgotten. 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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. The inquest heard that several pints and shots were consumed by the group at the Park pub. 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Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 after - Metro "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. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. What was his cause of death? CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "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. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. 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. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Peter Whittingham is critical in hospital, say police, Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub, Peter Whittingham's greatest goals for Cardiff City, Whittingham spent the best part of his career at Cardiff, The midfielder enjoyed a highly successful playing career, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. She adds they married in 2015. 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. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. 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 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. 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 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. "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. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. Please refresh the page and try again. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . 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. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. What was his cause of death? 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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Tributes paid to Peter Whittingham after death at 35 2023 Cable News Network. Express. 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. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. Peter Whittingham dead at 35: Cardiff legend leaves behind pregnant There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. Nobody did it better. 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. 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. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". 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 Cardiff City legend, 35,. 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. 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. 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. 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. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. Did you encounter any technical issues? It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. 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