'He made it look so cool': tributes flood in for Peter Whittingham

19 March 2020 09:18
The Cardiff City legend, who died at the age of 35, has been praised by Aaron Ramsey, Dietmar Hamann and Russell SladeA recurring theme amid the tributes to Peter Whittingham was the nod to his magical left foot, described by Aaron Ramsey and others as a wand-like weapon.Dietmar Hamann described it as “one of the best left pegs I’ve ever seen” but Ramsey, Whittingham’s former Cardiff team-mate, also alluded to Friday mornings at training when senior pros would take on the next generation. More often than not, Whittingham was the first pick among his peers. “I’m proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young v old games and you just running the show,” Ramsey said. Related: Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 Related: Football crisis, the A-League and Positivity Corner – Football Weekly Extra Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian