The former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after falling down stairs at a pub following a drunken "play fight" with friends, an inquest has been told. Read about our approach to external linking. If his children grow up to like football then it wont be long before they learn just how talented their father was. On November 30, there is a chance to pull all that together properly for a good cause and three charities. He remembers the excitement in the Whittingham household when the former Villa manager Graham Taylor called to say Peter was going to make his debut at St James Park in a game with Newcastle United in April 2003. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. For me he would be up there with the best Cardiff City player. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. [50] Whittingham started the first match against West Ham United, and scored his first goal of the season against Oxford United after coming on for Solomon Taiwo. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. [44] After scoring eight penalties in the previous campaign, Whittingham saw his first two penalties saved in this campaign, causing Jones to announce that Whittingham had been taken off penalty duty. Peter Whittingham, a former Premier League soccer player from England, has died nearly two weeks after sustaining a serious head injury, South Wales Police confirmed this week. Whittingham sustained a head injury on March 7 2020 after going out to watch England play Wales in the Six Nations, and died 11 days later in hospital. THE football world has been left stunned by the passing of Peter Whittingham. Martin ONeills arrival at Villa had changed that outlook for Whittingham and he was allowed to move on. [57], During the close season, more speculation about Whittingham's future in the Welsh capital arose, this time from Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. 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. Cardiff City retired his No 7 shirt and have continued to provide support to his family. The first is not well known. What Whittingham was really looking forward to, though, was family time and fatherhood. Former footballer Peter Whittingham has died after suffering head injuries in a fall, aged 35.. Cardiff City confirmed that the club legend succumbed to his injuries on Thursday in an emotional . I found Peter to be the most humble of men, notwithstanding the fact that he was one of our very best and most naturally able footballers. [10][11] He was handed his first team debut on 21 April 2003 by manager Graham Taylor against Newcastle United, as a half-time substitution for Gareth Barry in a 11 away draw. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Donald Trump arrives in Scotland on golf visit, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Indian 'killer' elephant relocated to tiger reserve, Ding becomes China's first male world chess champion. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. The pair settled on the outskirts of Cardiff, where Amanda was originally from. [27] He quickly established himself in the team and was a first-team member until the end of the year, despite competition from Joe Ledley on the left-hand side. [61] Whittingham scored his first Premier League goal in nine years against Hull City. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young, Whittingham played under current Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2014, and the Norwegian called him an incredible human being.. A property portfolio built up over the course of his career offered security for the future and further developments were planned. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. Whittingham was a huge fans' favourite at Cardiff, scoring numerous spectacular long-range goals which helped earn him a place in the EFL's team of the decade for 2005-2015. Discovery Company. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The second opportunity came just months later when Fulham, managed by Martin Jol in the Premier League, also offered improved terms. Whittingham started his career at Villa, where he played more than 50 league games and won 17 England Under-21 caps. It'll be devastating for his family and everyone he's come in contact with. South Wales Police says it will give any information about Whittingham's death to the coroner having found "no evidence of a criminal act", adding "it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall". 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Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? Based on evidence obtained via CCTV footage, the late footballer who died at the age of 35, was seen engaging in horseplay with his friend and in-law. He underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain while his family waited anxiously in hospital hoping he would pull through. In 2011, he won the Football League goal of the season with a stunning volley in a game against Barnsley. During Whittingham's 10 years with the club, the Bluebirds reached the 2008 FA Cup final, 2012 League Cup final and won promotion to the Premier League in 2013. The death of former Aston Villa and Cardiff City star, Peter Whittingham was subjected to a coroner inquest recently and the argument was that the death of the former England under-21 star was an accident. He was witty but there was always a soft and humble side to him which the people of Cardiff quickly found out. "He was a wonderful player, had the ability to score wonderful goals, could link games, could create, could take games by the scruff of the neck. The former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after falling down stairs at a pub following a drunken play fight with friends, an inquest has been told. "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. For more information and to buy tickets for the game, visit here. 2023 BBC. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. He did not regain consciousness and died in . [43], Following the loan arrival of Craig Bellamy, Whittingham started the 201011 season in a new central midfield role. It was a hollow experience and a painful period. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. Previously he spent over a decade at the Birmingham Mail covering West Midlands football. Old-vs-young games became legendary for Whittingham totally running the show. New data released by Ipsos this morning has shown that around 55% of Britons expect the Tories to lose seats on Thursday, with 45% expecting Labour to pick up support. However, he couldnt establish himself at Aston Villa and had to move to Cardiff City for a transfer fee worth 350,000. [66][67] Whittingham scored twice in a 41 win over Brighton & Hove Albion and overtook John Toshack and Hughie Ferguson in the club's all-time leading scorers list in English league competitions. On 26 August, Whittingham signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2014. 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. [29], The start of the 200809 season saw Whittingham continue playing on the right side of midfield, scoring his first goal of the season on 26 August in a 21 victory over Milton Keynes Dons in the League Cup. He was named three times in the Championship's PFA Team of the Year, and his 20-goal haul in the 200910 season made him the division's top scorer. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in horseplay with his wifes brother and a friend when he appeared to lose his balance and walked through a fire door off-camera and fell down eight steps and hit his head. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. In 2007-08, the midfielder was influential in Cardiffs run to the FA Cup final, eventually won by Portsmouth. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in "horseplay" in a corridor, before he appeared to lose his balance, walk through a fire door off-camera and fall down eight steps and hit his head. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. 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. Its still hard for us all; my mum and dad, Amanda, who is such a strong, brave woman, his children. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City.. He continued his scoring form with a brace against Watford[37] and goals against Crystal Palace[38] and Coventry City[39] followed by a hat-trick against Sheffield United. It was there they had their first child, who is nearly five years old and started school this year. Try a week on us. The death of former Aston Villa and Cardiff City star, Peter Whittingham was subjected to a coroner inquest recently and the argument was that the death of the former England under-21 star was an accident.. On 7 March 2020, Peter Whittingham joined his in-law Robert Williams and his friend Ryan Taylor at a Pub in South Wales to watch Wales v England in the Six Nations. My dad answered the phone and was told to get everyone up there. 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. [62] Despite the bright start, Cardiff were eventually relegated after just one season. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. Tony McAndrew and Kevin MacDonald got the best out of players through disciplined, old-school management. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. (Photos: Getty Images; design: Sam Richardson). Peter left behind his wife, Amanda, his son, William, and another little boy, Seb, who was born two months after his father's death. THE football world has been left stunned by the passing of Peter Whittingham. Nicholas Davison, a friend of Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said the group drank "between six and 10 pints" and had a "round of shots" at The Park pub. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. [48] At the end of the season, Cardiff failed to gain promotion for a second year running and Whittingham was heavily linked with a move away from Cardiff City Stadium, being linked with newly promoted Norwich City and Portsmouth. Whittingham, 35, suffered . 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 Barry. Updated Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Follow Gregg on Twitter @greggevans40, Peter (left) and brother James started out in the Coventry youth system, Whittingham lining up for England Under-21s in 2005 (Photo: Nick Potts PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images), Whittingham scores a penalty in the 2012 Carling Cup final shootout (Photo: Adam Davy PA Images via Getty Images). When asked how . [72] Warnock praised him for his loyalty to the club,[73] and had offered Whittingham a one-year contract extension but made it clear that he would feature less often than he had done before. Look how many players from that group turned pro.. According to many of his team-mates, he didnt even practise set pieces either. In February, Whittingham was nominated for the Championship Player of the Year award. His goals, so many from outside the box, curling into the top corner, struck with venom, often on the volley and perfectly placed, made him a hero. The memorial match will give those who knew him well the chance to properly celebrate his life and career that started at Coventry City before he moved to Aston Villa in 2001 aged 16, and broke into the first team alongside Liam Ridgewell and Steven Davis. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. 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