Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. Did you encounter any technical issues? The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. 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. He died. 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To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. 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. 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. "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. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. "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 also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. 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Just shows how precious life is. "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. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. ! Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. "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. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. Peter Whittingham dead: Find out how the former Cardiff star died, Peter Whittingham started out at Aston Villa, Peter Whittingham tributes: Football world pays respects, Peter Whittingham dead: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pays tribute, Peter Whittingham became a club legend at Cardiff City, Peter Whittingham dead: Former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder dead, Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases, Sports documentaries available on Amazon Prime amid coronavirus crisis. Thoughts go out to his family. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. RIP. 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The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. 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. ", 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. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Or why not treat yourself? Bath 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. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Changed your mind? Do you know this baby? She adds they married in 2015. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. 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. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. 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. 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. I dont even remember much of the following day.". I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. 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. 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. Whittingham burst onto the scene with Villa before making his name at Cardiff where he helped them win promotion to the Premier League in 2013. "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. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. He led the Bluebirds to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 and also helped them to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. 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, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. 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. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. 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. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. Something went wrong, please try again later. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Rest in peace, Peter. Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 19, 2020, The thoughts of everyone at Rovers are with Peters wife Amanda, their young son and family at this incredibly difficult time.. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. "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 said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. 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. Peter Whittingham, 35, died on March 18 last year after falling down pub stairs Father has been watching rugby with his family and friends in Barry at the time South Wales central coroner. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. 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. Discovery Company. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? As painful as these proceedings are for those who have lost a loved one the lessons that can be learned from inquests can go a long way to saving others lives. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young., Former Liverpool and England striker Fowler, who spent the 2007-08 season at Cardiff, tweeted: Just awful news Deepest sympathies go out to all his family and friends , one of lifes good guys, a genuinely real diamond of a man.. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. Nobody did it better. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. There was a problem. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. 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