Bath A coroner said that "during a period of horseplay" with a friend and his brother-in-law Mr Whittingham "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. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., Were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, who made 17 appearances for our Under-21s between 2004 and 2007.Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. "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.". There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. View our online Press Pack. 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. "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 Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. Do you know this baby? Did you encounter any technical issues? "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and is regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. 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When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. Mr Lewis said he then went to watch the CCTV, describing seeing horse play, and said he felt satisfied there was no fight or any act of aggression. 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. 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. 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. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read about our approach to external linking. . The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. Thoughts go out to his family.". He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. 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. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. 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. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. What was his cause of 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. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Whittingham's wife and mother to their two young boys, Amanda Whittingham, told the hearing he left their home around 3pm without eating since breakfast as he was in a "rush" to catch the game. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 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. You will receive a verification email shortly. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. She said: I hope [our children] will be proud and comforted by their daddy's life and not overshadowed by details we are about to hear about his cruel death., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. You will be missed but never forgotten. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . He said: "On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. 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. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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. Nobody did it better. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. 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. 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. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. 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. The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub on March 7, 2020, where he had watched an England vs Wales rugby match with friends. 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. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. 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. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies at age of 35, Peter Whittingham is regarded as a Cardiff city legend after starring for the Welsh club, Whittingham in action for Cardiff during the 2012 Carling Cup, The midfielder started his career at Aston Villa, Whittingham, pictured in action against Man City, is a two-time Cardiff player of the year. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. 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. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. 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. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. 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. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. 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. A number of Mr Whittinghams family are listening to the inquest remotely including his wife, brother, and sister. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "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. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. ! The ex- Rovers man, who died last year aged 35 and spent a year at Ewood Park making 24 appearances, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. You will be missed but never forgotten. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. He died. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. 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. 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. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. 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. 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 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. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. 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. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". I dont even remember much of the following day.. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. 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. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. 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. Prior to the inquest into his death beginning his widow Amanda addressed members of the press and called for her husband to be remembered for all he had achieved. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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). The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? 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. 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. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. 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. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. 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. 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Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. 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The inquest heard that several pints and shots were consumed by the group at the Park pub. A third added: "RIP Whitts we will never ever forget everything you have done for us and I am truly heartbroken that you have left us.
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