Peter Whittingham has passed away

[Cascarino]

I’m not sure how many people know of this player, he was an excellent passer and the main man for Cardiff for a good while.

My cousin was out with him to watch the rugby (England vs Wales). He was messing about outside and ended up hitting his head on the pavement. Sadly, it looks like the damage is irreversible. Very sad situation, he has children as well. I’be met him a few times and despite him playing for Cardiff he‘s a lovely man. I’m so gutted.

 

[Pexbo]

I’m not sure how many people know of this player, he was an excellent passer and the main man for Cardiff for a good while.

My cousin was out with him to watch the rugby (England vs Wales). He was messing about outside and ended up hitting his head on the pavement. Sadly, it looks like the damage is irreversible. Very sad situation, he has children as well. I’be met him a few times and despite him playing for Cardiff he‘s a lovely man. I’m so gutted.

Sounds like an awful situation, if this was only a week ago do you think maybe it’s best to hold this information to yourself though? I can’t see any thing in the news about it and it’s essentially private medical information at this point.

 

[esmufc07]

Sounds like an awful situation, if this was only a week ago do you think maybe it’s best to hold this information to yourself though? I can’t see any thing in the news about it and it’s essentially private medical information at this point.

Was thinking the same. Perhaps @Damien could move it to the general as it’s private?

 

[Rhyme Animal]

I’m not sure how many people know of this player, he was an excellent passer and the main man for Cardiff for a good while.

My cousin was out with him to watch the rugby (England vs Wales). He was messing about outside and ended up hitting his head on the pavement. Sadly, it looks like the damage is irreversible. Very sad situation, he has children as well. I’be met him a few times and despite him playing for Cardiff he‘s a lovely man. I’m so gutted.

Poor guy. Thoughts with him and his family.

For me personally that's the worse thing I can imagine, if I was gonna go I'd wanna go.

If the family set up any help with medical stuff, funding etc, please post so people can help.

 

[Ivor Ballokov]

That's awful, hope it's not as bad as it sounds.

He was a lovely striker of the ball, didn't quite have all the attributes to make it in the Prem consistently but on his day he was a joy to watch.

 

[Chicharito_]

Wow that's really devastating.

Stories like that make you think as life can change at any moment.

 

[Cascarino]

Sounds like an awful situation, if this was only a week ago do you think maybe it’s best to hold this information to yourself though? I can’t see any thing in the news about it and it’s essentially private medical information at this point.

Was thinking the same. Perhaps @Damien could move it to the general as it’s private?

yeah very good points actually. I posted without thinking it through, lots of people around here know about the incident but as far as I know it’s not been reported by any media, so best to wait until it’s been announced.

It’s such a horrible thing to have happened and I really feel for his family.

 

[Cascarino]

That's awful, hope it's not as bad as it sounds.

He was a lovely striker of the ball, didn't quite have all the attributes to make it in the Prem consistently but on his day he was a joy to watch.

Yeah that’s a good assessment, did have lovely technique when it came to striking the balL

Wow that's really devastating.

Stories like that make you think as life can change at any moment.

Doesn’t it just? Something so small such as slipping and suddenly his and his family’s lives are changed forever.

Poor guy. Thoughts with him and his family.

For me personally that's the worse thing I can imagine, if I was gonna go I'd wanna go.

If the family set up any help with medical stuff, funding etc, please post so people can help.

Will do mate

 

[Solius]

Shit I remember having him in my fantasy team because he had a really good delivery. Sad news and weird seeing it before it hits the public news.

 

[Ivor Ballokov]

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Seems like he has passed away. Horrible news, RIP.

I'm hearing that the accident happened at my local pub.

 

[Damien]

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[Cascarino]

I’ll give my cousin a text later to see what the current situation is. Had I known that it hadn’t been covered by the media yet I wouldn’t have posted, silly thing to do without checking first. For anyone unaware of him as a player there’s a few great compilations being shared.

 

[Cutch]

I’ll give my cousin a text later to see what the current situation is. Had I known that it hadn’t been covered by the media yet I wouldn’t have posted, silly thing to do without checking first. For anyone unaware of him as a player there’s a few great compilations being shared.

Any updates on this?

 

[The Cat]

BBC just said he's in hospital.

 

[SilentWitness]

When I saw the news I thought it was because he had Coronavirus. Absolute shite for him and his family that it’s this scenario instead. poor guy.

 

[Tarrou]

I actually saw a news article this morning saying he died, seems social media jumped the gun and the rumours spread

Really hope he pulls through

 

[DJ Jeff]

Awful news. I remember him very nearly bringing Cardiff up in 2010, narrowly lost out to Holloway's Blackpool.

 

[Based Adnan]

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/club-statement-peter-whittingham

RIP

 

[esmufc07]

Awful news.

 

[Cutch]

Such sad news. Maybe can move back to football forum now @Damien

 

[Damien]

Done. Sad news.

 

[Lay]

Life is fragile. Sad news.

 

[Solius]

Damn. Sounds like such an innocuous thing. RIP.

 

[Tom Cato]

One of Cardiff's true club legends with 459 matches and 98 goals spanning a full decade. Also played under Ole during his time there. Absolutely awful situation, my deepest sympathies to his family and the Cardiff football community.

 

[Pexbo]

Terrible news, thoughts with his family at this difficult time. RIP

 

[Utdstar01]

Horrible news. Remember him being a very decent player. RIP and thoughts to his family.

 

[Vault Dweller]

Tragic news, RIP and thoughts with his family.

 

[Okey]

Terrible news. Gone too soon. Cultured left foot and decent player. What an awful way to go. RIP Peter.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Terrible news. Sounded like a good guy and looked a decent player after I watched his goals compilation on youtube.
RIP.

 

[RUCK4444]

This happened in one of my local pubs, since retiring he moved to Barry town. Had been hearing information on this since the 07th of this month but it's all been kept very hush hush until Tuesday when the news broke.

I'm not a Cardiff City fan but have to say he was a very good player for their level, for a couple of seasons was definitely premier league quality in my opinion. And more importantly was a very nice fella.

RIP

 

[SilentWitness]

Horrible news. Scored some absolute bangers at Cardiff. I remember a couple of years ago they would play The Football League Show after MOTD and he seemed to score a screamer or be involved in a good goal for Cardiff each week. A shame that they achieved promotion as he was nearing retirement, Cardiff legend.

 

[golden_blunder]

Was decent at villa too

May he RIP. Too young

 

[Rhyme Animal]

R.I.P and thoughts with his family and Loved ones.

 

[paulscholes18]

RIP

 

[Rozay]

Terrible news.

 

[arthurka]

I can relate my mate fell on his way home from a night out hit his head on the curb but stood back up and went home.. Died in his bed after coming home. This is terrible to hear.

RIP

 

[diarm]

Jesus that's awful. Could literally have been any one of us on any given night out.

 

[Class of 63]

Tragic news, condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

Very, very sad news. Being originally from Cardiff, I knew of him well and scored a cracking number of absolutely ridiculous goals. Definitely in the group of "A scorer of beautiful goals". Never met him, but sounds as if he was a genuine human. Extremely sad.

RIP.

 

[Sandikan]

Blooming heck. This year just gets worse.

He was a championship manager legend. And always a wakeup call when someone younger than you goes.