He has an older brother named James who works as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. Published: 16:28 GMT, 2 March 2021 | Updated: 17:25 GMT, 2 March 2021. We will always be here for you. His four goals in five matches led to Whittingham being nominated for the November Championship Player of the Month. Max Winters Whittingham claims that he sat on one such Board of Rights hearing in August 2012, in which he believed that information existed to exonerate an accused officer. But Cardiff fans regard the skilful midfielder as one of their own and campaigned to give him a testimonial match in recognition of his loyalty. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. 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. On 18 March 2020, South Wales Police confirmed that Whittingham was in hospital after suffering . Whittingham has been on a life support machine in hospital for 11 days with his family at his bedside. and [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. Peter has over 10 years experience in providing planning consultancy services within the private sector covering a range of sectors focusing on residential and commercial development. Whittingham, 35, suffered a. 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. 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. 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. '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 Championship club confirmed the news on Thursday: Cardiff City FC @CardiffCityFC It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow. "Off the field he was a measured, kind, articulate and warm-hearting man. 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. Whittingham is in Cardiff's Heath Hospital and is. Prior to the hearing, the captain is reported to have called Whittingham a "traitor" and allegedly used epithets in her remarks, the suit says. We are heartbroken," they wrote in a statement. Are YOU guilty of these gym sins? Address: [68] Cardiff missed out on the play-offs at the end of the season. Whittingham was a huge fans' favourite at Cardiff, scoring numerous spectacular long-range goals which helped earn him a place in the EFL's team of the decade for 2005-2015. He said the problems warrant examination by the Police Commission, the mayor and the City Council. We are heartbroken. There are 20+ professionals named "Peter Whittingham", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. [61] Whittingham scored his first Premier League goal in nine years against Hull City. Retired and living out of state, former LAPD Captain Byford "Peter" Whittingham finds these . In January 2007, he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of 350,000. The 35-year-old. His 50th league goal for Cardiff came on 22 November against Coventry City. Whittingham played with Coventry until the age of 16 but was released in 2001 after the club opted against offering him a contract with officials believing he was too small to play professionally. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. The problem is not going away, Whittingham said. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. 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. According to the lawsuit, Whittingham serves on Board of Rights hearings at times, which determines whether or not officers should be handed discipline for an alleged misconduct. Whittingham would be capped 17 times for England U21's, netting three times, but was never rewarded with a senior appearance. 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. Peter Michael Whittingham (/hwtm/; 8 September 1984 18 March 2020) was an English professional footballer. The ticket sales for that match at the Cardiff City Stadium raised money for the PW7 Foundation.[86]. Speculation about Whittinghams condition emerged on social media last night, with some prematurely suggesting he had passed away. 'At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. 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. The inquest heard Mr Whittingham died of a subdural haematoma on March 18. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. The "whistleblower" suit also alleges retaliation and discrimination. Whittingham, 35, died last week after suffering a head injury in a fall at a Barry pub on March 7. Whittingham maintained he received a delayed advancement from captain 1 in 2009 to captain 2 in 2014 for objecting to Becks alleged position on Board of Rights hearings and for complaining that race played a decision in the discipline of some minority officers. Suite A181 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. Inside the lonely life of 'pavement killer': Neighbours reveal how 'childlike' disabled woman jailed for Manchester City 1-0 Newcastle LIVE: Phil Foden's superb individual effort gives Pep Guardiola's 'Sonic boom' is heard across central England as 'ground shakes' and houses are rocked. He was part of their FA Youth Cupwinning side in 2002 and made his first-team debut the following April, coming on as a second-half sub against Newcastle in a Premier League clash. "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. City will host Aston Villa, on November 30th, with this fixture set to formally mark the launch of the PW7 Foundation, established in Peter's memory. The former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham is in hospital with head injuries. But it was a move to South Wales and Cardiff in 2007 which really kick-started his career. [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. He was an FA Cup and League Cup runner up with Cardiff, as they were beaten by Portsmouth and Liverpool respectively. Detective Constable Stephen Jenkins told the hearing: 'CCTV showed the men were play fighting - it was lighthearted and playful which involved no malice. After migrating to the United States, Captain Whittingham resumed his career in law. Whoops! Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, Mason Greenwood's England future revealed after rejecting country switch, Abraham becomes a dad for first time as England star shares adorable snaps, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Concern around his well-being had been growing in recent days after police in Wales. His widow Amanda, 32, was seven months pregnant at the time of the tragedy and later gave birth to a baby boy. 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. [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. The Peter Whittingham Foundation supports children and young people through the work of three amazing charities. 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? Whittingham's former club Cardiff confirmed the news. 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. 'His loving family want their privacy respected, please leave them in peace.'. At a press conference, held earlier this month, Peter's elder brother James and wife, Amanda spoke . "So sad to lose you mate at such a young age, my deepest condolence to the family. South Wales central coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental verdict saying Mr Whittingham had lost his balance and fallen after consuming alcohol which had 'impacted on his demeanour and steadiness.'. "In my time at the club he was a dedicated team player and a popular guy in our dressing room," added Mackay. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. 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. Former Cardiff City player Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. This chapter takes us to Wales to watch a charity match between Cardiff City of the Championship and Aston Villa of the Premier League. 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. . The man resisted and shouted repeatedly "Stop in the name of Almighty God . He advises on all aspects of the process, from initial development appraisals through to negotiating the terms of planning permission. 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". More info. 'Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.'. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. 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. 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. [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. [70], In July 2022, two years after Whittingham's death, Cardiff retired the number 7 shirt as a tribute. 'Both of his eyes were open, they were white and had rolled back into his head.'. Pictured: Mr Whittingham is seen at the pub in Barry, Wales on another occasion. His friend Mr Taylor told the hearing: 'The next thing I remember is Peter was on the floor - I can't say how he got there. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. Jump to navigation Jump to search Peter Whittingham English footballer (1984-2020) 2016-ban. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. "I had some special memories with you and can't thank you enough for what you did on and off the pitch for me. For other inquiries, Contact Us. They say a picture, in our case a photo is worth a thousand words. Whittingham had loans at Championship clubs . Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. The English Football League, The Football Association of England and the Football Association of Wales also issued messages of condolence. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from . Mr Williams said in a statement: 'We were all drunk by the end of the night - I can't remember much of what happened. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. 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 . "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.". He suffered a major head injury and was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, but it understood he has not regained consciousness. After establishing himself in the first team during the 03/04 season, his performances for Villa didn't go unnoticed by England who called him at under-21 level. Whittingham collected a winner's medal as Cardiff lifted the Championship trophy following April's home encounter with Bolton Wanderers. 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. BROWN, Shannon Victoria. [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. He made one substitute appearance during the tournament, coming on late in a 22 draw with Italy. [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. We'd like to wish him a speedy and full recovery.'. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. [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. 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?'