I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. How did Peter Whittingham die? A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. 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 Amanda is currently pregnant. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What was his cause of death? Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Express. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. 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. 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. Please refresh the page and try again. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Just shows how precious life is. "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. 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. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. ", 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. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. 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 hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. You will be missed but never forgotten. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. 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. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. 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. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from 2007 to 2017, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel, Barry, on 7 March 2020. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. She adds they married in 2015. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. 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 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. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. 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. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. 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". One of the best players to play in the Championship. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Do you know this baby? 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. I dont even remember much of the following day.". 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. He was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. She describes that in the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death they went out for a walk before Peter went out with her brother in Barry. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, described the day Peter Whittingham fell as very busy due to the rugby international match. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. 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. "Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time, It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35.Club Statement: https://t.co/SGYOx4L2x2 pic.twitter.com/cvkfhRkP1N. 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. 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. You will be missed but never forgotten. 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. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. Or why not treat yourself? 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. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. 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. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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 . 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. A tribute to Peter Whittingham at Cardiff City Stadium last June. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. 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. "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 the first person there and offered him my hand thinking he would just take it and he would get up on his feet. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. 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 cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. 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). Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. 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. 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. 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. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. 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"The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. Nobody did it better. 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.. 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.
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