All Rights Reserved. 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. But a police statement claimed that it appeared to have been an accident, with no confirmation over any arrests. 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.. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. 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. 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. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. 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. Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Cardiff and Aston Villa star died after tragic pub accident Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. 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. 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. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. Whittingham came through the ranks at Villa, where he won the FA Youth Cup in 2002 prior to a Premier League debut a year later. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, said March 7 last year was very busy due to the rugby international match. Peter Whittingham Death. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. 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.. 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. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 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. 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. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. A Warner Bros. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr Taylor was out drinking with Robert Williams and Peter Whittingham on the day of the incident in Barry. Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda addressed the members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing and called for her partner to be remembered for all he had achieved. We are heartbroken. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend 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. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. "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. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. 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. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. 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. "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. Or why not treat yourself? The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Just shows how precious life is. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. Thoughts go out to his family. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. Former Derby County midfielder Peter Whittingham died after pub fall An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. Born in 1984 in Nuneaton, England, Whittingham came through the youth academy at Aston Villa also spending loan spells at both Burnley and Derby County. You will receive a verification email shortly. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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