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. 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. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". 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What science tells us about the afterlife. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Dr Christopher Hingston, an intensive care consultant at the hospital, said Whittingham had a Glasgow coma score of three the lowest possible score and meaning he was completely unresponsive during his admission. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". 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 left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". Nobody did it better. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. 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 also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. 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What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Did you encounter any technical issues? I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. 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. Peter Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. 2023 Cable News Network. 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 loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. 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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. I dont even remember much of the following day.". Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. 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 was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. 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. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. "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 Taylor was out drinking with Robert Williams and Peter Whittingham on the day of the incident in Barry. All Rights Reserved. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. 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. 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. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. 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. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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.. "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. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. You will be missed but never forgotten. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. 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.. 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. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. A statement from Mr Williams was also read out in which he said he had "no idea" what happened to Mr Whittingham but he had seen CCTV footage from the area inside the pub where the incident happened, which was in a corridor leading to the smoking area, and the clip showed a "play fight". This has led to a traumatic head injury.. 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. "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 is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. Another said: "What a tragedy. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. You will receive a verification email shortly. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. Do you know this baby? 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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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. dead at 35. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Bath Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. 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. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. Discovery Company. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. 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. 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. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. 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. 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. Nobody did it better. 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. 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. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. How did Peter Whittingham die? Express. He was named in the 2015 Football League Team of the Decade and was presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award at Cardiffs 2017 Awards Evening. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, "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. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. 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. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. appreciated. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. 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. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? "We are heartbroken. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. She said on the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death the had been out for a walk before her husband went out with her brother Robert Williams in Barry. 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