She said: I hope [our children] will be proud and comforted by their daddy's life and not overshadowed by details we are about to hear about his cruel death., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. 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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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. She adds they married in 2015. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He made more than 450 appearances for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. 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. 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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. 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. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. 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. Mr Hughes explains that an inquest is a fact-finding inquiry and that a number of witness statements will be read at todays hearing. 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. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. 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. 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 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. "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. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. "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. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. 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. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Coroner Graeme Hughes, who recorded a conclusion of accidental death, said Mr Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. The dad-of-two fell down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7 - the day of England's Six Nations clash with Wales - and was left with devastating head injuries. 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. 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There was a problem. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. 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. Another said: "What a tragedy. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. 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 Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7.
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