Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. We are heartbroken. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Express. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police. "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. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. 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. Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pubs corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body limp. 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. 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He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. 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. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. 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. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? 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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. 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. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. One of the best players to play in the Championship. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Please refresh the page and try again. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic 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. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". 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. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. 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 added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. Tributes paid to Peter Whittingham after death at 35 Did you encounter any technical issues? I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.". Peter Whittingham death: Tributes paid to Cardiff City legend who died Mr Hughes recorded the date of death as March 18 at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and the cause of death as subdural hematoma (operated). "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. 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. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on March 7, 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. Discovery Company. "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. 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. All rights reserved. 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Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. 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. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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.. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. 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. Heres how it works. One of the best players to play in the Championship. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." 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. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. Changed your mind? Ex-Cardiff City ace Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a serious head injury after tumbling down stairs leading to a beer garden in Barry, South Wales in March last year. dead at 35. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in "horseplay" with the pair in a corridor, before he appeared to lose his balance and walked through a fire door off-camera and fell down eight steps and hit his head just after 9.30pm. 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. 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 also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 after - Metro 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. View our online Press Pack. 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. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. The head injury he was suffered came as a result. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. 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 left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. 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. RIP". When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". Peter Whittingham death: Tributes paid to Cardiff City She is expecting their second child. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. "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. Peter Whittingham Death. How did Peter Whittingham die? 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. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Peter Whittingham Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Cause Of Death, Net Worth To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Peter Whittingham dead: How did Peter Whittingham die? Cause of death Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. 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. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". "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 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. 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. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. 2023 BBC. You will be missed but never forgotten. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. 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. 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. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. 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. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. 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. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Nobody did it better. I dont even remember much of the following day.. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. He said they had between six and 10 pints and a round of shots at the pub, adding: All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. BA1 1UA. Just shows how precious life is. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittingham's death at the age of 35.The former Cardiff playmaker suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what Sou Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. 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. The inquest into his death held at Pontypridd heard that Whittingham underwent an emergency operation to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to an intensive care unit.
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