The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. The Championship club were ready to welcome their hero back with open arms. [7][8] Coventry scout Ray Gooding, who had argued against his release, instead rang officials at Aston Villa to recommend Whittingham. According to many of his team-mates, he didnt even practise set pieces either. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Ill never forget it and he was such an easy guy to talk to. 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. "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.". Nicholas Davison, a friend of Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said the group drank "between six and 10 pints" and had a "round of shots" at The Park pub. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. He was part of the Aston Villa team that won the 2001-02 FA Youth Cup, and a year later he made his Premier League debut. On 26 August, Whittingham signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2014. His loyalty would also become one of the main reasons why the fans loved him. By mid-November Cardiff found themselves just above the relegation zone; this prompted a minor reshuffle from boss Dave Jones that involved Chris Gunter and Whittingham returning to the starting line-up. Cause of death latest Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35 - but how did the former footballer die? Did you encounter any technical issues? Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was 35 when he joined Cardiff and says: Peter set up most of my goals and we didnt even work on it on the training ground. Taylor was a good coach for Whittingham. The more difficult bit to write is how it all ended, so quickly but also painfully drawn out in the end. He left the club in 2017 as the seventh on the list of all-time appearances and the 9th all-time highest goalscorer of the club. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. The memorial match will give those who knew him well the chance to properly celebrate his life and career that started at Coventry City before he moved to Aston Villa in 2001 aged 16, and broke into the first team alongside Liam Ridgewell and Steven Davis. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. To play so many games, the majority in the top two divisions in England, was quite an achievement. The unfairness of it all is incomprehensible. Something went wrong, please try again later. I found Peter to be the most humble of men, notwithstanding the fact that he was one of our very best and most naturally able footballers. [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. Former team-mate and Bluebirds captain Mark Hudson said he had been "blessed" to play alongside Whittingham. 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. 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. (Photos: Getty Images; design: Sam Richardson). For more information and to buy tickets for the game, visit here. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. Peter Whittingham hit the limelight when he won the 2001-2002 FA Youth Cup which propelled him to earn his first Premier League game less than a year later. Whittingham was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire,[4] and attended King Henry VIII School, Coventry. For me he would be up there with the best Cardiff City player. I was back home (in the Midlands) at the time from Durham University, so playing Newcastle was useful because we all stayed at mine!. 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Amanda was pregnant with their second child when Whittingham tragically died in March 2020 after falling down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry following a day out with friends. He was part of the Aston Villa team that won the 200102 FA Youth Cup, and a year later he made his Premier League debut. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. [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. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. His understanding of football was really high., Ben Turner, who Whittingham won promotion to the Premier League alongside in 2014, says: Whitts was the same laid-back guy, no matter who you were playing, where you were playing. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. He would always give it to me and then overlap me. He became hooked and was keen to improve and bring his handicap down. Updated Golf became his new passion. [62] Despite the bright start, Cardiff were eventually relegated after just one season. "There was an amazing period for Cardiff and him. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. [70], He made his Rovers debut on 6 August, playing the full 90 minutes as they began the season with a 21 loss at Southend United. But it was all a test. The ex-Aston Villa player had . But as people started praising his football he became much more confident. [70] As it was expected that his contract would expire at the end of the season, he received a standing ovation when substituted in his final home match, against Newcastle in 2017. She disclosed that Peter had only eaten breakfast before he left home. Peter Whittingham made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff City. 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. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. He remembers the excitement in the Whittingham household when the former Villa manager Graham Taylor called to say Peter was going to make his debut at St James Park in a game with Newcastle United in April 2003. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. 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. Wednesday 3 March 2021 11:25, UK. He also led Cardiff City to win the 2013 Championship. He always appeared far too good for the Championship. Colin Marshall, a midfield team-mate, explains: Basically we didnt have a left-back because we lost a lad just before the season started. THE football world has been left stunned by the passing of Peter Whittingham. I played in front of him for the whole time, says Foley. 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. Wh [17] He finished the season having made 39 appearances in all competitions as a left-sided midfielder, including playing six times in the club's League Cup run where they reached the semi-final before losing to Bolton Wanderers,[15][18] a match in which Whittingham was later branded a "scapegoat" for his side's defeat. It'll be devastating for his family and everyone he's come in contact with. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. He did not regain consciousness and died in . I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. In the summer of 2012 when Southampton won promotion to the Premier League, they were prepared to significantly increase Whittinghams salary and offer him a return to the top flight. 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 . Cardiff rejected the offer, promised to look after Whittingham if he stayed on board and stuck to their word. He certainly wasnt scared of retirement, James says. Peter left behind his wife, Amanda, his son, William, and another little boy, Seb, who was born two months after his father's death. He recalls the early days when Whittingham was taking the first steps in his successful career. The English Football League, The Football Association of England and the Football Association of Wales also issued messages of condolence. All Rights Reserved. [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. 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. [13], Taylor was replaced by David O'Leary ahead of the 200304 season, with the Irishman being quick to praise Whittingham's potential. His time with Villa includes six managers, three ownership groups, an FA Cup Final, the fatal relegation campaign and an epic return to the Premier League. He became a brilliant player. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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.
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