[41] On 24 April, he scored a free-kick during a 32 win over Sheffield Wednesday,[42] and the following day was named in the 200910 PFA Team of the Year for the Championship. [7][8] Coventry scout Ray Gooding, who had argued against his release, instead rang officials at Aston Villa to recommend Whittingham. Customers who raised the alarm with staff said Mr Whittingham had been 'punched and knocked out,' but a police investigation ruled out a malicious assault. [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. Police confirmed Whittingham had suffered a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 before being rushed to . 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. Check for a confirmation email, and then you're all set with MyNewsLA.com! "I had some special memories with you and can't thank you enough for what you did on and off the pitch for me. Peter Whittingham, 35, is fighting for his life in hospital, the South Wales Police have confirmed following speculation on social media. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Obituary: 'A magical left foot and a gentle soul'. 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. BROWN, Shannon Victoria. [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. "He was fantastic. Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.. During his time at the club they reached an FA Cup Final and a League Cup final, and . 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. He joined Cardiff for 350,000 in 2007 and established himself as a club legend with 459 appearances and 98 goals before leaving in 2017. The game took place at Cardiff City Stadium, where both sets of fans were undoubtedly emotionally invested. Whittingham, 35, suffered a. The chief said Whittinghams promotion came shortly after his lawsuit was filed, but that the case had nothing to do with the decision. The 12 questions you NEED to ask before moving in with your partner, according to a relationship expert. 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. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. [28], Whittingham began the 200708 season on the bench. He also works extensively on rulemaking and other issues pertaining to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other regional air districts. Works included decoration, flooring, M & E works, joinery, acoustic walls. 'Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.'. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He was an FA Cup and League Cup runner up with Cardiff, as they were beaten by Portsmouth and Liverpool respectively. [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. [68] Cardiff missed out on the play-offs at the end of the season. On this day Memorial Day we are going to find another victim," said LAPD Capt. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham passed away after a freak accident on March 7 in which he fell down a flight of stairs at a bar in Wales. The inquest heard Mr Whittingham died of a subdural haematoma on March 18. [6][7], Whittingham began playing football as a youth player with his local side Coventry City, joining the club at the age of seven. "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. His former club Cardiff City said in a statement: 'We are heartbroken. Whittingham is in charge of about 85 LAPD personnel in his current position as head of the Criminal Gang Homicide Division, located in the South Bureau, Lyon said. Read about our approach to external linking. A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University . 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. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. Following his death in 1987 , his family set up a charitable trust in his memory to provide an annual music award encouraging both composition and performance, to be . 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Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Cardiff and Aston Villa star died after tragic pub accident Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub. Peter Michael Whittingham ( / hwtm /; 8 September 1984 - 18 March 2020) was an English professional footballer. / KCAL News. The game honoured former footballer Peter Whittingham, who died tragically in March 2020. Required fields are marked *. Starting the week with completed project handover. He made one substitute appearance during the tournament, coming on late in a 22 draw with Italy. Beware the TikTok Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers speaks out on his deep depression after chemotherapy which left him having Do not sell or share my personal information. The ex-Cardiff City and Aston . "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He retired after a spell with Blackburn Rovers in 2018. Please enter valid email address to continue. [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. [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's former club Cardiff confirmed the news. [7][9], Whittingham signed with Aston Villa in April 2001 and was part of the club's FA Youth Cup-winning team of 2002. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. He was voted the best player outside the Premier League in 2011. [27] He quickly established himself in the team and was a first-team member until the end of the year, despite competition from Joe Ledley on the left-hand side. Whittingham had loans at Championship clubs Burnley and Derby County in 2005. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us. A spokeswoman for the LAPD said the department does not comment on litigation. A talented midfielder, Whittingham started his career with Aston Villa and later played 10 years at Cardiff. 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. She said: 'I hope they will not be overshadowed by his cruel death - please support me in that.'. The tragedy took place after property developer Mr Whittingham had watched the England v Wales Six Nations rugby match at his favourite pub last year. The man resisted and shouted repeatedly "Stop in the name of Almighty God . 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. "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. [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 COMMANDING OFFICER, CRIMINAL GANG HOMICIDE DIVISION at LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT West Covina, CA. [74], Whittingham had his contract with Blackburn terminated by mutual consent on 31 August 2018. He was part of the Aston Villa team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2002, and a year later he made his Premier League debut. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. WHITTINGHAM went to Derby and Burnley on loan after falling out of favour at Villa. and Detective Constable Stephen Jenkins told the hearing: 'CCTV showed the men were play fighting - it was lighthearted and playful which involved no malice. The ticket sales for that match at the Cardiff City Stadium raised money for the PW7 Foundation.[86]. 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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. Later on Wednesday, Cardiff City issued a statement to thank fans for their well wishes. Mr Whittingham died 11 days later at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff when his life support machine was turned off. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? He was part of the Cardiff side that reached the FA Cup final against Portsmouth in 2008 and the 2012 League Cup final against Liverpool. On 26 August, Whittingham signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2014. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.'. 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. 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. Moment British man is arrested at Colombian airport as he tries to fly to London with 23 kilos of cocaine 'Why the last-minute delay?' 'All of our thoughts are with them, as we ask for their privacy to be respected at this time. He also served as a member of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Task Force, which worked to create the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District (now known as the AVAQMD). Name in native language: Peter Whittingham; Date of birth: 8 September 1984 Nuneaton Peter Michael Whittingham: Date of death: 19 March 2020 . A cultured central midfielder who played more than 400 times for Cardiff, the Nuneaton-born star spent six seasons of his career in the Premier League. He died in March 2020, as a result of an accidental fall at a pub. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. The Peter Whittingham Memorial Match will now kick-off at the earlier time of 7:00pm. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. We are heartbroken," they wrote in a statement. At a press conference, held earlier this month, Peter's elder brother James and wife, Amanda spoke . 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. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. [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 Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. The father-of-two was 'happy drunk' after spending the day drinking and watching rugby on TV with family and friends, the inquest in Pontypridd heard. He also made 21 appearances for England's Under-21 side. Prior to joining CP&A, Peter served as Vice President of Government Affairs for Environmental Mediation,Inc. (EMI), an Orange County-based environmental consulting firm. 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. Retired and living out of state, former LAPD Captain Byford "Peter" Whittingham finds these . "I'd like to extend my condolences to Amanda and the Whittingham family. Volunteer Opportunity Spring 2023 CRT Academy, Medal of Valor, Purple Heart & Preservation of Life Awards. [60], Cardiff's debut Premier League season started off brightly with wins over champions Manchester City and Fulham. Peter Whittingham. 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 . The "Detailed stats" tab shows a player's total appearances, goals, cards and cumulative minutes of play for each competition, and indicates the season in which it occurred Peter Whittingham, ex futbolista de Aston Villa, Burnley, Derby County, Cardiff City y Blackburn Rovers, falleci a los 35 aos de BELSAK, Destiny Grace. 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. He signed for Blackburn Rovers in June 2017, and made 24 appearances for the club before his contract was terminated by mutual consent in August 2018. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Whittingham believes the comment was in direct reference to the instances in which his opinions regarding officer misconduct allegations during Board of Rights hearings did not coincide with Beck's, the complaint says. Before the hearing, she told of her hopes that when he and his older brother are old enough they will be proud of their father's many achievements. Nevertheless, he was named Villa's young player of the season for the campaign. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from . 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. Nobody did it better. He advises on all aspects of the process, from initial development appraisals through to negotiating the terms of planning permission. [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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. Whittingham attained the rank of Captain I in May 2009, and became eligible for a paygrade advancement in May 2010, according to the suit. He was responsible for developing and managing a diverse public and private sector client base, on whose behalf he advocated before agencies with regulatory responsibility for air, water and environmental health issues. A 35-year-old man . [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. 'At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. [14] In November that year, having been nearly ever-present during the opening stages of the campaign,[8] he signed a contract that would have lasted until 2007. 'Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. [51] Whittingham played a big role in Cardiff's centre midfield, producing many impressive performances and scoring several fine goals, including direct freekicks against Peterborough and Crystal Palace as well as a sublime chip from 35 yards away to Reading. "However, Chief Beck overruled plaintiff's decision and the Board of Rights (hearing) was ordered to proceed," according to the suit. He was born in September 1984, making him 35 years old. Concern around his well-being had been growing in recent days after police in Wales. He has managed multidisciplinary project teams for applications for major . Ex-Bluebird team-mate Michael Chopra posted on Monday night: "Absolutely devastated to hear about my old team-mate Whitts, what a legend you are. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the . By 12:32 EST 18 Mar 2020. A spokeswoman for the LAPD said the department does not comment on litigation. 31441 Santa Margarita Parkway During Whittingham's 10 years with the club, the Bluebirds reached the 2008 FA Cup final, 2012 League Cup final and won promotion to the Premier League in 2013. He was twice voted Cardiff City's player of the year and clocked up 413 appearances for the Welsh club, scoring 85 goals. "Rest in peace, Peter . Whittingham is in charge of about 85 LAPD. He played just one campaign in the Premier League, appearing in 32 games and netting three times. It'll be devastating for his family and everyone he's come in contact with. The South Wales Police tweeted: At around 10pm on March 7, we were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Prior to the hearing, the captain is reported to have called Whittingham a "traitor" and allegedly used epithets in her remarks, the suit says. Mr Williams said in a statement: 'We were all drunk by the end of the night - I can't remember much of what happened. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. "35 years is way to young to be gone. Peter Whittingham started his career at Aston Villa before joining Cardiff FC in 2007, The midfielder played for Cardiff until 2017, Tributes left outside Cardiff City stadium for Peter Whittingham. 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. Whittingham said that he was fully committed to Cardiff, stating: "I'm happy here and until the gaffer [Malky Mackay] wants to sell me I'm here. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Three men, including the driver, were injured in Saturday's series of crashes, while video from the scene appears to show the car narrowly missing several pedestrians at high speed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. "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. His brother had been playing in the club's youth sides and Whittingham had been noticed playing on the side of pitch by one of the club's scouts. Mr Whittingham was known as the 'shy assassin' and refused to celebrate scoring a goal saying it wasn't cool. Whittingham also played for the England Under 21s but never made it to the senior squad. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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". There are 20+ professionals named "Peter Whittingham", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. His memory will live on and I send my love and heartfelt condolences to his dear family. Your email address will not be published. Revealed: The new '23' number plates the DVLA deems offensive and has banned including EU23 OFF and GO23 HEL. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Whittingham was capable of the spectacular and had a magic left foot, He was named in the EFL's team of the decade between 2005-15, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan offered his own tribute to Whittingham. Wednesday 3 March 2021 11:25, UK Peter Whittingham made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff City Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after. On March 7th, Peter suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry and according to the South Wales Police have described as an "accidental fall". Former Coventry City Academy player Peter Whittingham has died aged just 35, WalesOnline have confirmed. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 5 Former Cardiff and Aston Villa. Breaking news for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Email: [email protected] Whittingham finished the 2009/10 season as the Championship's top scorer. [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. [55] Whittingham then won his second Cardiff City player of the year award at the end of the season. ', The English Football League added: 'The thoughts of everyone at the EFL are with Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham. A police statement said: 'At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Byford Peter Whittingham in April 2014. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. But it is with Cardiff that the stylish left-footed playmaker will be forever most closely associated. Category: Peter Whittingham. [70], In July 2022, two years after Whittingham's death, Cardiff retired the number 7 shirt as a tribute. According.
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