Whittingham then moved to Blackburn Rovers, before leaving a year later. The transfer remains one of the best value-for-money deals the club has ever made. He was witty but there was always a soft and humble side to him which the people of Cardiff quickly found out. His goals, so many from outside the box, curling into the top corner, struck with venom, often on the volley and perfectly placed, made him a hero. Former team-mate and Bluebirds captain Mark Hudson said he had been "blessed" to play alongside Whittingham. [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. 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. [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. It was here he started to take the first steps on a journey that would see him score 98 career goals. They are all in my thoughts at this time.". [68] Cardiff missed out on the play-offs at the end of the season. He was also a gentleman.. Mr Taylor said he remembered people wanting to take pictures with Mr Whittingham in the corridor but also had no memory of play fighting or the fall. 2023 BBC. Is climate change killing Australian wine? [5] His father Harry was a well-known fishmonger in the area and was known as "Harry the Fish". 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. [81] He died from his injuries on 18 March[80] at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, aged 35. [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 was on life support for almost two weeks. Last updated on 20 March 202020 March 2020.From the section Cardiff. It was one of those moments where we spoke about life and football. Nevertheless, he was named Villa's young player of the season for the campaign. Staff would watch in awe as he rarely misplaced a pass. Footballer Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. 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. Updated In eleven seasons at Cardiff, Whittingham played 457 competitive matches and scored 96 goals, putting him seventh on the all-time appearances list and ninth among their goalscorers. 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. [19][21] Having featured predominantly as a left-sided player during the early stages of his career, Burnley manager Steve Cotterill hoped Whittingham would make an impact as a central midfielder at the club, and hoped that he would do as well as Gary Cahill, another young player they had taken on loan from Villa. Peter Whittingham - Wikipedia Martin ONeills arrival at Villa had changed that outlook for Whittingham and he was allowed to move on. Discovery Company. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. Golf became his new passion. Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham after he tragically passed away at the age of 35.. (Photos: Getty Images; design: Sam Richardson). He made one substitute appearance during the tournament, coming on late in a 22 draw with Italy. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It was his glowing reference that convinced Peter Ridsdale to sign off the 350,000 transfer to Cardiff in 2007 when Dave Jones was in charge. He said: "I have been profoundly saddened by yesterday's terrible news. Peter Whittingham Cause Of Death. Whittingham was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support. During his time at that club they won the Championship in 2013, and reached the 2008 FA Cup Final and 2012 League Cup Final. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". Peter Whittingham Dead After Suffering Head Injury - People Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. [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. Tributes to Whittingham continue to pour across social media. "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. Peter Whittingham: Cardiff City legend dies aged 35 after head injury This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young, Whittingham played under current Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2014, and the Norwegian called him an incredible human being.. appreciated. For more information and to buy tickets for the game, visit here. Whittingham, Peter Frederick, 60, late of Pembroke Pines, FL and Portland, Jamaica, passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2009. Cardiff rejected the offer, promised to look after Whittingham if he stayed on board and stuck to their word. Whittingham had loans at Championship clubs Burnley and Derby County in 2005. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". Afterward, he walked off the corridor, distance from CCTV coverage, and used the fire exit. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. "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.". "Whits: You left great memories with so many people you came into contact with and you will be sorely missed. He suffered a traumatic head injury and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. In the community he was engaging and approachable. Peter Whittingham's brother on his heartbreak: 'It's still so hard 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 . 13:57, Fri, Mar 20, 2020 | UPDATED: 13:59, Fri, Mar 20, 2020. On 7 March 2020, Peter Whittingham joined his in-law Robert Williams and his friend Ryan Taylor at a Pub in South Wales to watch Wales v England in the Six Nations. Whittingham sustained a head injury on March 7 2020 after going out to watch England play Wales in the Six Nations, and died 11 days later in hospital. Any talented youngster at Villa back then quickly found out that the better they were, the harder the staff were on them. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong, he told the court. 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. The 35-year-old was . At his funeral shortly after his passing, only five family members were able to attend the socially-distanced ceremony due to regulations enforced around the COVID pandemic. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in horseplay with his wifes brother and a friend when he appeared to lose his balance and walked through a fire door off-camera and fell down eight steps and hit his head. 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