"It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. He was so young. Any talented youngster at Villa back then quickly found out that the better they were, the harder the staff were on them. He recalls the early days when Whittingham was taking the first steps in his successful career. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. Whittingham was voted the best player outside the Premier League in FourFourTwo magazine. Hiring writers at hubforjobs. Whittingham died aged 35. Peter Whittingham made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff City. [28], Whittingham began the 200708 season on the bench. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. Whitts probably got the toughest treatment because he was one of the best, says Mikey Husbands, who played for Port Vale, before joining the Marines and now working for Network Rail. [60], Cardiff's debut Premier League season started off brightly with wins over champions Manchester City and Fulham. [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. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. Last updated on 20 March 202020 March 2020.From the section Cardiff. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. He took Cardiff City to the final of the FA Cup in 2008 and the League Cup final in 2012. "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.". Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Donald Trump arrives in Scotland on golf visit, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Indian 'killer' elephant relocated to tiger reserve, Ding becomes China's first male world chess champion. Tributes to Whittingham continue to pour across social media. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. [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. Martin ONeills arrival at Villa had changed that outlook for Whittingham and he was allowed to move on. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Wednesday 3 March 2021 11:25, UK. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Peter Whittingham death: Tributes paid to Cardiff City legend who died Peter Whittingham ended his football career at Blackburn in 2018 after he and the club agreed that his contract should be terminated. [75], Whittingham was an England under-21 international, making his debut against the Netherlands in 2004[76] and was part of the squad that competed in the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship held in the Netherlands. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. To play so many games, the majority in the top two divisions in England, was quite an achievement. He always remained quiet but became famous for his one-liners. [56] He was later named in the PFA Team of the Year for the Championship. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain while his family waited anxiously in hospital hoping he would pull through. Hence, he lost his balance and fell off the stairs. In 2009-10, he scored 25 times in 51 games from midfield. His memory will live on and I send my love and heartfelt condolences to his dear family. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. [45] However, he did take and score Cardiff's next penalty against Coventry City in a 21 win[46] which added to his first two goals of the season scored from a brace of free kicks scored against Bristol City three days previously. [16] After the match, O'Leary commented "Ive had a good feeling about Peter". [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. 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. His 50th league goal for Cardiff came on 22 November against Coventry City. The game will also be used to officially launch the PW7 Foundation established in memory of the midfielder, but also to provide his sons with a tangible legacy for their father. Tony McAndrew and Kevin MacDonald got the best out of players through disciplined, old-school management. After the game and hours of drinking, Peter Whittingham decided to take a walk through the corridor of the Pub. In January 2007, he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of 350,000. A cultured central midfielder who played more than 400 times for Cardiff, the Nuneaton-born star spent six seasons of h His wife, Amanda, gave birth to his second son two months after his death. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? It's tragic. Read about our approach to external linking. Peter's understanding of football was really high. [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. I had so much respect for him.. 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But alongside brother James, who is two years older than him, the pair started out in Coventrys youth system. Nobody did it better. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He didnt want to be that guy, he just wanted to play.. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. After a successful trial, he signed for the Midlands club. Whittingham then moved to Blackburn Rovers, before leaving a year later. South Wales Police says it will give any information about Whittingham's death to the coroner having found "no evidence of a criminal act", adding "it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall". 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. He was the only player available and he hit the ground running, grew in confidence and the coaches quickly started to love him.. We will always be here for you. [79], At the time of his death, he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan with his wife Amanda and their son; their second son was born two months after his death.