Whittingham made his 300th league appearance in a 11 draw with Burnley. He was a really important player and was . He also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. 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. I was back home (in the Midlands) at the time from Durham University, so playing Newcastle was useful because we all stayed at mine!. In January 2007, he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of 350,000. 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. The 35-year-old was . But it is with Cardiff that the stylish left-footed playmaker will be forever most closely associated. Mr Taylor said he remembered people wanting to take pictures with Mr Whittingham in the corridor but also had no memory of play fighting or the fall. I had so much respect for him.. It helped us all become better players and stronger people. [12] He made two further substitute appearances before making his first start in the final day of the season in a 31 defeat against Leeds United. Golf became his new passion. As he got older he had to be present, scoring goals, taking set pieces perhaps not winning as many headers as he would have liked or closing his man down quick enough but always doing a job for the team.. During his time at that club they won the Championship in 2013, and reached the 2008 FA Cup Final and 2012 League Cup Final. 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 . [25], On 11 January 2007, after making just five appearances for Villa since the end of his loan spell with Derby more than a year previously, Whittingham was transferred to Cardiff City for a reported fee of 350,000. Whittingham then moved to Blackburn Rovers, before leaving a year later. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. 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 . Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. [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. [74], Whittingham had his contract with Blackburn terminated by mutual consent on 31 August 2018. He didnt care so much about the salary or sitting on the bench on a bigger contract and collecting more money. He used to just laugh it off.. A Warner Bros. "He was fantastic. The game will also be used to officially launch the PW7 Foundation established in memory of the midfielder, but also to provide his sons with a tangible legacy for their father. [32], In the first match of the 200910 season, Whittingham converted a penalty during a 40 win over Scunthorpe United in the first ever competitive match at the Cardiff City Stadium[33] and scored in consecutive rounds of the League Cup in wins over Dagenham & Redbridge[34] and Bristol Rovers. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His wife, Amanda, gave birth to his second son two months after his death. [71], On 13 June 2017, Whittingham joined newly relegated League One club Blackburn Rovers on a two-year contract effective from the expiration of his Cardiff contract in July. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 . Today the coroner's court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard how the 35-year-old had been involved in a 'play fight' with friends before falling down the stairs which led to a beer garden. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. [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. Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham after he tragically passed away at the age of 35.. 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. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. Its still hard for us all; my mum and dad, Amanda, who is such a strong, brave woman, his children. CCTV footage showed him in a pub corridor engaging in "horseplay" before appearing to lose balance and walking through a fire door off camera, where he fell down eight steps and hit his head. The English Football League, The Football Association of England and the Football Association of Wales also issued messages of condolence. He died in the early hours of Sunday morning near Eclipse nightclub in Bodmin, Woman heard unleashing 'full body screaming orgasm' as world famous orchestra performs, A sound clip has gone viral on social media which appeared to capture a woman having a "screaming orgasm" at a live performance of the LA Philharmonic on April 28, Prostitute 'stabs client in the penis in furious row over 80p sex session', A sex worker reportedly stabbed a customer's penis in a dispute over an 80p payment. During a period of horseplay with a friend and a relative he appeared to have lost his balance, traveled through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and as he did so his head has come into contact with the steps, he added. 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. I played in front of him for the whole time, says Foley. We were screwed until the coach turned to Whitts. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest is told Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. The ex-Premier League footballer and Bristol Rovers manager sits down for a candid chat, Louis Theroux chats to Gabriel Gatehouse about the Capitol riots, QAnon and conspiracy theories, Dr Bob Nicholson examines the seven men who attempted to kill Queen Victoria, Steve Coogan chats to Nihal Arthanayake about British humour and cancel culture, Obituary: 'A magical left foot and a gentle soul'. Flicking through highlights of Peter Whittinghams brilliant career, his brother James is recalling the time when the midfielder decided to hang up his boots and retire from professional football. A fitting legacy for a special player and a true Cardiff great. He died at . On November 30, there is a chance to pull all that together properly for a good cause and three charities. The former footballer suffered a series of trauma due to the fall and on the 11th day at the hospital, the medical personnel couldnt manage the situation anymore which led 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. Peter Whittingham dead: Cardiff City confirm death of former footballer The first is not well known. [16] After the match, O'Leary commented "Ive had a good feeling about Peter". Coroner Graeme Hughes reached a verdict of accidental death, before telling the courts: On March 7, 2020, he [Peter] attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. 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. [31] However, he returned to the team ahead of schedule, coming on as a late substitute during a 11 draw with Reading on 26 December. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. [65], Cardiff rejected two bids from unnamed clubs for Whittingham in the summer of 2015 and he was described as the club's kingpin, by manager Russell Slade. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. From the day we signed him, Peter was one of the most talented players in the Cardiff team. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. Im still shaken up by what happened to him. He spent a decade with the Bluebirds, becoming a fan favourite during his 459 appearances. Look how many players from that group turned pro.. [28], Whittingham began the 200708 season on the bench. Whittingham was voted the best player outside the Premier League in FourFourTwo magazine. 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. The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. Taylor was a good coach for Whittingham. throughout" after reviewing CCTV footage of . After leaving Cardiff in 2017, Mr Whittingham, originally from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, ended his career with Blackburn Rovers in 2018 before moving back to south Wales. Whitts probably got the toughest treatment because he was one of the best, says Mikey Husbands, who played for Port Vale, before joining the Marines and now working for Network Rail. For more information and to buy tickets for the game, visit here. As he grew in confidence, so did his stature in the team. He absolutely loved playing football. A property portfolio built up over the course of his career offered security for the future and further developments were planned. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. Unfortunately for Peter Whittingham, he fell and hit his head on the ground. Nobody did it better.". Whittingham was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire,[4] and attended King Henry VIII School, Coventry. [84] The Foundation raised money for three causes; The Cardiff City FC Foundation, which aimed to support children in Cardiff through football, a sports bursary at King Henry VIII School in Coventry (Peter's old school) and Winston's Wish, a charity that supports children who have lost a parent or sibling. Last updated on 20 March 202020 March 2020.From the section Cardiff. 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. Nobody did it better. The Championship club were ready to welcome their hero back with open arms. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. Obviously he had a great career, but you dont expect to have your life taken away so quickly.. [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. [49], Despite the links with a move away from the Welsh capital, new Cardiff boss, Malky Mackay insisted that Whittingham was central to his plans. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong, he told the court. (c) 2023 | Privacy policy | Futballnews All rights reserved. [26] He made his debut for Derby three days later in a 22 draw with Southampton, making a total of 11 appearances without scoring before returning to Villa in November 2005. Peter Whittingham: Cardiff City legend dies aged 35 after head injury [51] Whittingham played a big role in Cardiff's centre midfield, producing many impressive performances and scoring several fine goals, including direct freekicks against Peterborough and Crystal Palace as well as a sublime chip from 35 yards away to Reading. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. Peter Whittingham's brother James looks back on his decorated football career and the painful memories of his death in March 2020 . To have also created so many lasting memories just look at the goals montage below is also special.
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