Peter whittingham

[Tom17]

Will never forget that quarter final goal he scored against us it was world class, to die at such a young age is so sad, rip Peter

 

[Erimus74]

Will never forget that quarter final goal he scored against us it was world class, to die at such a young age is so sad, rip Peter

That is truly awful, so sad, so young, RIP Peter x

 

[Huddboro]

Terrible news and a great pro. RIP.

 

[Cooper6711]

Most online reports have now been deleted as no official confirmation

 

[Duffman]

Sounding like this might be a bit premature

 

[breakthewallsdown]

Goodjob posting this when he isn't confirmed dead

 

[nowthen]

From the BBC -

Former Cardiff City and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham is in hospital with head injuries.

The ex-England Under-21 international suffered the injuries after an "accidental" fall in a pub in Barry.

"At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry," a statement read.

"A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff."

The South Wales Police statement continued: "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall.

"Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident."

 

[Tom17]

Let's hope he pulls through

 

[McBrid]

Looks Asif he has sadly died. Leaving behind a pregnant wife. So sad. RIP Peter.

 

[uncle_rico]

Just been confirmed. Very sad, and no age. RIP

 

[parmoboy]

Very sad.

He was one of those players I always hoped we'd sign whilst in the Championship. Really good player at that level.

 

[Tom17]

Parmo me too, so sad it goes to show how short life can be

 

[Maccarone]

Tragic news.

 

[Jedi boro]

Sad news

Re the quarter final yes he was sublime that day

Rip

 

[Cardiffdaffs]

Played some games for Burnley as well. Very sad news