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. 'All of our thoughts are with them, as we ask for their privacy to be respected at this time. Ex-Cardiff City and Aston Villaace Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a serious head injury after tumbling down stairs leading toa beer garden in Barry, South Wales in March last year. PETER WHITTINGHAM COMMANDING OFFICER, CRIMINAL GANG HOMICIDE DIVISION at LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT West Covina, CA. [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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. CHARLTON, Alan Grant. The Peter Whittingham Foundation supports children and young people through the work of three amazing charities. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) An African-American Los Angeles police captain is filing a lawsuit against the city, alleging that he was denied promotions due to the fact that he did not conform with what he claims is Chief Charlie Beck's belief that all officers sent to Board of Rights hearings should be fired. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Cardiff City fans described Mr Whittingham as a legend after he spent ten years at the club, winning promotion to the Premiership and appearing in an FA Cup final. Many fans and friends tributed him on Social Media and Cardiff City FC released a statement it reads "It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham . BROWN, Shannon Victoria. Read about our approach to external linking. [23] Whittingham started all nine matches of his loan spell, seven in the league and two in the FA Cup,[19] before returning to Villa in late-March, despite Cotterill's hopes of extending the deal. Pictured: Mr Whittingham is seen at the pub in Barry, Wales on another occasion. "[58] On 28 August 2012, Whittingham signed a new 3-year deal at Cardiff, ending speculation on his future. Read about our approach to external linking. 'Both of his eyes were open, they were white and had rolled back into his head.'. 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. [7][8] Coventry scout Ray Gooding, who had argued against his release, instead rang officials at Aston Villa to recommend Whittingham. Whittingham finished the 2009/10 season as the Championship's top scorer. The ex-Cardiff City and Aston . Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Last updated on 20 March 202020 March 2020.From the section Cardiff. But it is with Cardiff that the stylish left-footed playmaker will be forever most closely associated. It's the second tragedy to hit the Championship club after their new striker Emilliano Sala died in a plane crash 14 months ago. "There was an amazing period for Cardiff and him. Concern around his well-being had been growing in recent days after police in Wales. Ashley Preece, who works for Birmingham Live, tweeted on Wednesday: 'Spoke to a good friend of Peter Whittingham yesterday, says ex-avfc midfielder had been in a bad way & everyone's praying for him. 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.. Whittingham died aged 35. He wanted to dismiss the case, based on an opinion from the City Attorney's office. 'Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. "I'd like to extend my condolences to Amanda and the Whittingham family. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The game took place at Cardiff City Stadium, where both sets of fans were undoubtedly emotionally invested. [82], In March 2021, Pontypridd Coroner's Court recorded a verdict of accidental death, concluding that Whittingham was intoxicated and engaged in "horseplay" with friends before falling through a fire door and down a flight of stairs. [61] Whittingham scored his first Premier League goal in nine years against Hull City. [80], On 18 March 2020, South Wales Police confirmed that Whittingham was in hospital after suffering head injuries as a result of an accidental fall at a pub in Barry on 7 March. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Whittingham is seeking unspecified damages. His performances were praised by manager Dave Jones. Whittingham was renowned for his set-piece ability, and Maddison, City's own set-play specialist said he greatly admired the former England Under-21 international. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He joined the firm in 2001, utilizing his background and experience in land use issues and the intricacies of the entitlement process on behalf of CP&As various retail, commercial, industrial, office and residential development clients. [35] Having been appointed the first-choice penalty taker for the club, he took his league goal tally to three with goals in consecutive matches in a 31 defeat to against Sheffield Wednesday[36] followed by a 61 win over Derby County. Former England Under 21 international Mr Whittingham retired in 2019 after a season with Blackburn Rovers. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. [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. Peter Whittingham General Manager - Operations and Reliability Systems at . Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. RIP Whitts.". A coroner recorded a verdict of accidental. Whittingham's assured displays in midfield and brilliant left foot saw him linked with a number of Premier League teams throughout his career. There was some horseplay with Mr Whittingham and his brother-in-law - they were mucking about.'. The Board of Police Commissioners oversees all operations of the LAPD. [50] Whittingham started the first match against West Ham United, and scored his first goal of the season against Oxford United after coming on for Solomon Taiwo. He suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what South Wales Police have described as an . The former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35. His primary position was as a central midfielder. [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. Whittingham made his 300th league appearance in a 11 draw with Burnley. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). "However, Chief Beck overruled plaintiff's decision and the Board of Rights (hearing) was ordered to proceed," according to the suit. A spokeswoman for the LAPD said the department does not comment on litigation. Published: 16:28 GMT, 2 March 2021 | Updated: 17:25 GMT, 2 March 2021. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. At the age of 35, the former player, who rose up through the youth ranks at Aston Villa before going on to build a top career at Cardiff, has lost his life. Police confirmed Whittingham had suffered a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 before being rushed to . Find out what Uber drivers really think of you! A talented midfielder, Whittingham started his career with Aston Villa and later played 10 years at Cardiff. He was named three times in the Championship's PFA Team of the Year, and his 20-goal haul in the 200910 season made him the division's top scorer. His primary position was as a central midfielder, although he operated as a winger on both the left and right, as well as a second-striker. [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. Whittingham had loans at Championship clubs . His widow Amanda, 32, was seven months pregnant at the time of the tragedy and later gave birth to a baby boy. The game honoured former footballer Peter Whittingham, who died tragically in March 2020. [59] Whittingham opened his scoring account for the 201213 season, on 2 September with a hat-trick in a 31 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. 5 Former Cardiff and Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 Credit: PA:Empics Sport 5 [72] Warnock praised him for his loyalty to the club,[73] and had offered Whittingham a one-year contract extension but made it clear that he would feature less often than he had done before. Email: peter@whittinghampaa.com Peter Whittingham, a former Premier League soccer player from England, has died nearly two weeks after sustaining a serious head injury, South Wales Police confirmed this week. According to the lawsuit, Whittingham serves on Board of Rights. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. "He never coasted, he was always at the top of his game; he gave everything he had.". Whittingham is seeking unspecified damages. Required fields are marked *. We are heartbroken," they wrote in a statement. Breaking news for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Whittingham started his career at Villa, where he played more than 50 league games and won 17 England Under-21 caps. South Wales Police have confirmed that former Cardiff City midfielderPeter Whittingham is in hospital after suffering a 'head injury' as a result of an accidental fall at a pub in Barry. Please enter valid email address to continue. Former Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham has died at age 35 nearly two weeks after sustaining a head injury in an accidental fall at a pub, according to South Wales police. 07:27 EST 18 Mar 2020 The inquest heard Mr Whittingham was play-fighting with his brother-in-law Robert Williams and friend Ryan Taylor who were both later interviewed by police. "Some more tragic news that Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham has lost his fight for life while in intensive care following a bad fall at home. Your email address will not be published. BOWLES, Hayley Jane. 2023 BBC. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Additionally, the complaint states that Whittingham was told by a deputy chief that Beck considers the conclusions of captains sitting on Board of Rights hearings in the decision over whether their positions should be upgraded. [18], The following season, Whittingham began the campaign as a regular substitute and scored his only league goal for Villa on 6 November 2004, opening a 30 win over Portsmouth at Villa Park. The former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham is in hospital with head injuries. Works included decoration, flooring, M & E works, joinery, acoustic walls. [19][20] However, he gradually fell out of favour as the side struggled and, on 14 February 2005, Whittingham signed for Championship club Burnley on a one-month loan having not featured for Villa for nearly two months. They are all in my thoughts at this time.". [43], Following the loan arrival of Craig Bellamy, Whittingham started the 201011 season in a new central midfield role. ), First published on April 14, 2014 / 6:26 PM. A cultured central midfielder who played more than 400 times for Cardiff, the Nuneaton-born star spent six seasons. He has managed multidisciplinary project teams for applications for major . ', Peter Whittingham (pictured playing for the England Under-21s) suffered a serious head injury after tumbling down stairs leading to a beer garden in Barry, South Wales in March last year, Pictured:Wes Morgan, Kasper Schmeichel, Peter Whittingham and Wes Hoolahan with their Team Of the Decade Awards during the Football League Awards 2015. He had been out watching a Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales when he fell down the stairs of a pub, an inquest was told. Whittingham's former club Cardiff confirmed the news. He had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff after suffering the injury in what. He continued his scoring form with a brace against Watford[37] and goals against Crystal Palace[38] and Coventry City[39] followed by a hat-trick against Sheffield United. Speculation about Whittinghams condition emerged on social media last night, with some prematurely suggesting he had passed away. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. It was calculated by Wales Online in 2016 that of his 91 strikes for Cardiff at the time, 42 percent had directly resulted from set pieces. 'The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. El ftbol ingls est de luto. 'First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. The 35-year-old. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. EXCLUSIVE: Florence Pugh's father is threatened with 2,500 fine as he goes to war with council over Oxford Are YOU a romantic comedy buff? On Board of Rights hearings, two captains sit with a civilian to weigh evidence about officers and make recommendations to Beck about any possible punishment. He was an FA Cup and League Cup runner up with Cardiff, as they were beaten by Portsmouth and Liverpool respectively. In a separate occasion, Whittingham testified favorably during an administrative hearing on behalf of a black officer who had alleged he was subjected to racist conduct by a captain. A police statement said: 'At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Whittingham has been on a life support machine in hospital for 11 days with his family at his bedside. "Whits: You left great memories with so many people you came into contact with and you will be sorely missed. According. , updated For me he would be up there with the best Cardiff City player. He then scored his fourth during the following match, converting a penalty against Leeds United, his 350th career appearance. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. He said: "I have been profoundly saddened by yesterday's terrible news. and South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". Peter Michael Whittingham / hwtm / (8 September 1984 - 19 March 2020 [4]) was an English professional footballer. At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan offered his own tribute to Whittingham. CLARK, Craig Douglas. 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. . "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.". The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. The father-of-two was out with friends watching the England v Wales clash in the Six Nations when he fell down stairs at 10pm. PETER WHITTINGHAM COMMANDING OFFICER, CRIMINAL GANG HOMICIDE DIVISION at LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT West Covina, California, United States 163 followers 161 connections Join to connect LOS. Beck testified last week that officers should be recommended for firing only if the evidence supports such an action. . [13], Taylor was replaced by David O'Leary ahead of the 200304 season, with the Irishman being quick to praise Whittingham's potential. He was only 35. [83], In 2021, Whittingham's wife Amanda, brother James, sister Rachel and mother Sally founded a Registered Charity in his honour, named The PW7 Foundation. [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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Former Coventry City Academy player Peter Whittingham has died aged just 35, WalesOnline have confirmed. [54] Whittingham was part of all the matches in the League Cup campaign, which eventually saw Cardiff lose 32 on penalties to Liverpool in the final at Wembley Stadium. 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. This transpired in front of two police lines; the first manned by officers, their badges and name tags clearly visible, the second anonymous with the exception of identifiers designating their unit as that of the elite "Metro" Division. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. (Institute for Materials Research) Capt. [48] At the end of the season, Cardiff failed to gain promotion for a second year running and Whittingham was heavily linked with a move away from Cardiff City Stadium, being linked with newly promoted Norwich City and Portsmouth. Peter Whittingham, 35, died on March 18 last year after falling down pub stairs Father has been watching rugby with his family and friends in Barry at the time South Wales central coroner. WHITTINGHAM went to Derby and Burnley on loan after falling out of favour at Villa. On 26 August, Whittingham signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2014. Peter, who played for both clubs during a career spanning more than fifteen years, died in March 2020 after suffering a head injury at a pub in Barry. Thoughts and Deepest condolences to his family.". 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. Prior to starting Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors in November, 2017, Peter spent more than 16 years with Curt Pringle & Associates (CP&A).He joined the firm in 2001, utilizing his background and experience in land use issues and the intricacies of the entitlement process on behalf of CP&A's various retail, commercial, industrial, office and residential development clients. During his time at the club they reached an FA Cup Final and a League Cup final, and . South Wales Police released a statement revealing what . [56] He was later named in the PFA Team of the Year for the Championship. [66][67] Whittingham scored twice in a 41 win over Brighton & Hove Albion and overtook John Toshack and Hughie Ferguson in the club's all-time leading scorers list in English league competitions. [60], Cardiff's debut Premier League season started off brightly with wins over champions Manchester City and Fulham. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. How Matt Hancock and Priti Patel shared stories of heavy-handed police ANDREW NEIL: What's REALLY going on in Boris Johnson's head - and why I'd advise Rishi Sunak to sleep with JANET STREET-PORTER: You're not a teenager, Mr Hancock. His former club Cardiff City said in a statement: 'We are heartbroken. Whittingham had what South Wales police described as "an accidental fall" at a Barry pub on 7. Upload media Wikipedia. A former Premier League football star died when he fell down stairs in a pub after play-fighting with his brother-in-law during an all-day drinking session, aninquest heard today. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In his teens Whittingham won the FA Youth Cup with Villa, beating Wayne Rooney's Everton side. He also served as policy aide to Supervisor Antonovich in his role as a member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board, where he honed his significant expertise in air quality-related issues. Sign up here for our free newsletters. Starting the week with completed project handover. [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. [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. [68] Cardiff missed out on the play-offs at the end of the season. [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. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality," Cardiff's statement added. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Mr Whittingham was known as the 'shy assassin' and refused to celebrate scoring a goal saying it wasn't cool. The South Wales Police tweeted: At around 10pm on March 7, we were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Hello and welcome to the newest Gloucester Groundhopper blog post. The Championship club confirmed the news on Thursday: Cardiff City FC @CardiffCityFC It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us. Robert Williams, Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law, told Pontypridd Coroner's Court they had been drinking lager, bitter and tequila through the afternoon and evening along with friend Ryan Taylor, and the evening was a "blackout" in his memory. [14] After featuring regularly during the early stages of the campaign,[15] he scored his first senior goal against Wycombe Wanderers in the League Cup third round on 23 September 2003, during a 50 win at Adams Park. Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. After a drop in form, Whittingham was left out of the team towards the close of the season, but managed his eighth and final goal of the campaign with a last-minute penalty at home to Blackburn Rovers on 1 April. "Whitts as a human first and foremost was generous, was never too high, was never too low; loved football, enjoyed the game, loved everything about it and was a loving husband and dad. Fake rumours began. Whittingham's recall saw him moved to an unfamiliar role on the right side of midfield, but he soon settled into the role and started the majority of the remaining matches of the season, as well as being the team's top scorer (with three goals) during their FA Cup run. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. He was born in September 1984, making him 35 years old. Learn More{{/message}}. Check for a confirmation email, and then you're all set with MyNewsLA.com! "He was a wonderful player, had the ability to score wonderful goals, could link games, could create, could take games by the scruff of the neck.
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