[63], In July 2014, Whittingham signed a new three-year deal keeping him till in the Welsh capital until 2017. 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. It's the second tragedy to hit the Championship club after their new striker Emilliano Sala died in a plane crash 14 months ago. Oct. 15, 2016 2:05 AM PT. 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Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Peter Michael Whittingham (/hwtm/; 8 September 1984 18 March 2020) was an English professional footballer. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. 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?' [14] After featuring regularly during the early stages of the campaign,[15] he scored his first senior goal against Wycombe Wanderers in the League Cup third round on 23 September 2003, during a 50 win at Adams Park. BRILLIANT!' (2014 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. [7][9], Whittingham signed with Aston Villa in April 2001 and was part of the club's FA Youth Cup-winning team of 2002. His advocacy on behalf of a diverse client base has made him among the most respected public affairs professionals in the southern California. [32], In the first match of the 200910 season, Whittingham converted a penalty during a 40 win over Scunthorpe United in the first ever competitive match at the Cardiff City Stadium[33] and scored in consecutive rounds of the League Cup in wins over Dagenham & Redbridge[34] and Bristol Rovers. 'The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. [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. A spokeswoman for the LAPD said the department does not comment on litigation. KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) - The Jamaican Diaspora wants to see a holistic approach to crime-fighting on the island. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. Byford (Peter) Whittingham also alleges in the suit that only three black captains have been promoted to elevated captain ranks with higher pay out of 58 such promotions Beck has granted since he became head of the department in November of 2009. Whittingham is seeking unspecified damages. Whittingham, 35, suffered a. The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most innovative law enforcement agencies in the world. He also served as policy aide to Supervisor Antonovich in his role as a member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board, where he honed his significant expertise in air quality-related issues. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. In his teens Whittingham won the FA Youth Cup with Villa, beating Wayne Rooney's Everton side. And speedway star Phil Morris posted: "With all the sad news around us. Starting the week with completed project handover. Reports flooded the internet on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning suggesting that the 35-year-old had passed away following an incident at his home. Whittingham concluded his career at Blackburn Rovers, but was officially a free agent after being released in August 2018. 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. His 50th league goal for Cardiff came on 22 November against Coventry City. Mr Williams said in a statement: 'We were all drunk by the end of the night - I can't remember much of what happened. Concern around his well-being had been growing in recent days after police in Wales. Last updated on 20 March 202020 March 2020.From the section Cardiff. 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. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. "He never coasted, he was always at the top of his game; he gave everything he had.". 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. Police confirmed Whittingham had suffered a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 before being rushed to . [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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'All of our thoughts are with them, as we ask for their privacy to be respected at this time. Whittingham would be capped 17 times for England U21's, netting three times, but was never rewarded with a senior appearance. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Hershey's Canada releases HER for SHE bars featuring a trans activist, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. 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. The inquest heard Mr Whittingham died of a subdural haematoma on March 18. [28], Whittingham began the 200708 season on the bench. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the . Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. He then scored his fourth during the following match, converting a penalty against Leeds United, his 350th career appearance. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". 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. "There's very few that stay at a club for that period of time and give their all every single season as well. April 14, 2014 / 6:26 PM He also made 21 appearances for England's Under-21 side. 5 Former Cardiff and Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 Credit: PA:Empics Sport 5 The game honoured former footballer Peter Whittingham, who died tragically in March 2020. [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. We'd like to wish him a speedy and full recovery.'. 'friendly banter' and 'horseplay' in the corridor after the retired footballer had downed up to ten pints and a round of shots. 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. Speculation about Whittinghams condition emerged on social media last night, with some prematurely suggesting he had passed away. Wire services contributed to this report. He played 437 times for the Bluebirds, scoring 96 goals - and was famed for his long-range stunners and free kicks. "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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Peter Michael Whittingham (8 September 1984 - 19 March 2020) was an English professional footballer. His memory will live on and I send my love and heartfelt condolences to his dear family. On 18 March 2020, South Wales Police confirmed that Whittingham was in hospital after suffering . The ticket sales for that match at the Cardiff City Stadium raised money for the PW7 Foundation.[86]. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. He was twice voted Cardiff City's player of the year and clocked up 413 appearances for the Welsh club, scoring 85 goals. Sign up here for our free newsletters. 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. [84] The Foundation raised money for three causes; The Cardiff City FC Foundation, which aimed to support children in Cardiff through football, a sports bursary at King Henry VIII School in Coventry (Peter's old school) and Winston's Wish, a charity that supports children who have lost a parent or sibling. Read about our approach to external linking. Tributes to Whittingham continue to pour across social media. [40] Whittingham earned the October Player of the Month award on 14 November 2009. Please reload the page and try again. "He was fantastic. A photo enables us to showcase - start, progression and finished # . The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. [24], Whittingham started three of Villa's opening four matches of the 200506 season,[25] but returned to the Championship on 15 September, joining Derby County on a three-month loan. Whittingham made his 300th league appearance in a 11 draw with Burnley. Works included decoration, flooring, M & E works, joinery, acoustic walls. Detective Constable Stephen Jenkins told the hearing: 'CCTV showed the men were play fighting - it was lighthearted and playful which involved no malice. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.'. [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. At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. The Championship club confirmed the news on Thursday: Cardiff City FC @CardiffCityFC It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow. For me he would be up there with the best Cardiff City player. 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. [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. 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. Peter interacts collaboratively with elected officials and management staff at the county, city and special district levels throughout the region. 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. They say a picture, in our case a photo is worth a thousand words. The 61-year-old Whittingham said that despite the verdict, he believed it was worthwhile going through the process of filing a lawsuit. He played just one campaign in the Premier League, appearing in 32 games and netting three times. Nobody did it better. During an LAPD meeting, which included personnel of the rank of captain or higher, one deputy chief with Beck present "told all command staff that when the chief sends an officer to a Board of Rights (hearing), he expects that officer to be terminated and the commanding officers sitting on the Board of Rights do not have the authority to do anything different.". . The former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham is in hospital with head injuries. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He had direct oversight of the management of numerous county departments, with responsibility for the development and implementation of departmental budgets and goal setting. A 35-year-old man . 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. 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. Prior to the hearing, the captain is reported to have called Whittingham a "traitor" and allegedly used epithets in her remarks, the suit says. The problem is not going away, Whittingham said. [65], Cardiff rejected two bids from unnamed clubs for Whittingham in the summer of 2015 and he was described as the club's kingpin, by manager Russell Slade. The 35-year-old. [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. A jury Thursdayrejected a Los Angeles police captains claim that his career took a hit because he complained about Chief Charlie Becks alleged expectation that all officers sent to Board of Rights hearings for serious misconduct be fired. The shooting at 36th Street and Normandie Avenue was reported around 3:30 p.m. A couple of. 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. Are YOU guilty of these gym sins? Peter Michael Whittingham ( / hwtm /; 8 September 1984 - 18 March 2020) was an English professional footballer. In February, Whittingham was nominated for the Championship Player of the Year award. 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. MyNewsLA.com wont sell your information and you can unsubscribe at any time. A cultured central midfielder who played more than 400 times for Cardiff, the Nuneaton-born star spent six seasons. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. "[58] On 28 August 2012, Whittingham signed a new 3-year deal at Cardiff, ending speculation on his future. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. [18][22] Whittingham made his debut for Burnley in a 11 draw with Crewe Alexandra the following day. Whittingham says he also is under the belief that his decision to stand up for the rights of black officers as an active member of the Oscar Joe Bryant organization, which was named for a black LAPD officer killed in action in 1968, has also been held against him within the LAPD chain of command. [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.