The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. 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. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. In a statement read to the inquest he said the group with Mr Whittingham were all jolly and in good spirits and drinking steadily but nobody appeared overly drunk. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Heres how it works. 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. 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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. He described finding the footballer lying at the bottom of the stairs with his face to the side, but when he tried to lift him, Mr Whittingham's body was limp. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. She adds they married in 2015. 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. BA1 1UA. 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. 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. "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. 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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. 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. There was a problem. He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pub's corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen "messing about with Pete and Ryan" but still had no memory of the incident. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. ! The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. Nobody did it better. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Aaron Ramsey, Juventus and Wales midfielder, came through Cardiffs academy while Whittingham was playing at the club, and paid his respects to his former teammate. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. We are heartbroken. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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Please refresh the page and try again. He told the inquest: "I don't 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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, an Academy graduate and FA Youth Cup winner who represented our first team between 2003 and 2007, the Premier League club posted on their Twitter account. 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. 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. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. 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. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. His brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking larger, bitter and tequila during the afternoon and evening. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. 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.". The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Mr Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pub's corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body "limp". Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time, said Whittingham fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. Discovery Company. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. On Wednesday, South Wales Police had released a statement detailing an accident that had occurred in Barry after rumours of Whittingham's death on social media users began to circulate. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. 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. He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. 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 was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. 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. More info. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". It was while at the club he met his wife, Amanda, with whom he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with their son who was born in 2018. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. "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. 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. What was his cause of death? Whittingham suffered a subdural haematoma, where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain, as well as bleeding and swelling inside his brain, and was given palliative care before he died. 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. Nobody did it better. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from 2007 to 2017, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel, Barry, on 7 March 2020. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. RIP". Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. You can unsubscribe at any time. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, said Solskjaer, who was Cardiff manager in 2014. He made more than 450 appearances for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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). Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. Peter Whittingham hit his head and tragically died after falling down a flight of stairs at a pub in a drunken 'play fight' with friends, an inquest heard. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". 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. "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.". 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