MALKY MACKAY: "WHEN I ARRIVED AT CARDIFF & LOOKED AT THE SQ
Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 10:48 am
Ex-Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay shares heartwarming Peter Whittingham tribute
By Luke Phelps
16th May 2020
Malky Mackay managed 125 games in charge of Cardiff City between 2011 and 2013.
The highlights of the Scot’s time in South Wales include reaching the final of the 2012 League Cup, and winning the Championship title in 2013.
Mackay also made the Championship play -offs in his first season and departed Cardiff City leaving the club above the Premier League relegation zone.
Peter Whittingham was present for all of Mackay’s tenure, having spent ten years with Cardiff from 2007 to 2017. The news broke in March of this year that Whittingham, aged 35, had suffered serious head injuries, before his passing was announced on March 19th.
It shook the footballing world and left Cardiff fans in despair – they worshipped Whittingham, who features in both the top-ten appearances, and top-ten goal-scorers list for the club.
He featured 457 times for the Bluebirds and scored 96 goals from midfield. An understated midfielder throughout his career, and Mackay’s tribute pays homage to that.
Writing for http://www.viewfromtheninian.com, Mackay, in short, wrote:
MALKY MACKAY:
“When I arrived at Cardiff and looked at the squad, Peter was one of the players I was very interested to see. I had known him from playing against Villa and Cardiff. Maybe I didn’t quite appreciate how comfortable he was on the ball and how he rarely gave it away until I watched him at close quarters.
“The general perception of him was of a quiet shy introvert. He was also articulate, intelligent and giving. He also had a dry razor-sharp wit, which now and again would have everyone laughing. Peter genuinely enjoyed living in Cardiff. He embraced the city and supporters the same way they gave it back.
“I still can’t quite believe that you’re gone Peter. You gave so much joy and happiness to so many in Cardiff. My condolences and prayers are with Amanda and the Whittingham family. You’ll live long in the memory of many people and have already gone down as a true legend of the club.”
Mackay wrote the feature length piece for the Cardiff fans’ website, and goes into greater detail about the type of player Whittingham was, and the man behind that left-foot.
It was a loss that left many mourning, and one that still shocks the world today. Ex-players and teammates, Cardiff fans and those of many other clubs have since paid their tributes to the late midfielder.
The verdict
Mackay achieved good success at Cardiff and a large part of that was down to Whittingham. He is a genuine Cardiff City legend and his passing is untimely, but fans have some great memories to cherish, and to remember the great man by.
By Luke Phelps
16th May 2020
Malky Mackay managed 125 games in charge of Cardiff City between 2011 and 2013.
The highlights of the Scot’s time in South Wales include reaching the final of the 2012 League Cup, and winning the Championship title in 2013.
Mackay also made the Championship play -offs in his first season and departed Cardiff City leaving the club above the Premier League relegation zone.
Peter Whittingham was present for all of Mackay’s tenure, having spent ten years with Cardiff from 2007 to 2017. The news broke in March of this year that Whittingham, aged 35, had suffered serious head injuries, before his passing was announced on March 19th.
It shook the footballing world and left Cardiff fans in despair – they worshipped Whittingham, who features in both the top-ten appearances, and top-ten goal-scorers list for the club.
He featured 457 times for the Bluebirds and scored 96 goals from midfield. An understated midfielder throughout his career, and Mackay’s tribute pays homage to that.
Writing for http://www.viewfromtheninian.com, Mackay, in short, wrote:
MALKY MACKAY:
“When I arrived at Cardiff and looked at the squad, Peter was one of the players I was very interested to see. I had known him from playing against Villa and Cardiff. Maybe I didn’t quite appreciate how comfortable he was on the ball and how he rarely gave it away until I watched him at close quarters.
“The general perception of him was of a quiet shy introvert. He was also articulate, intelligent and giving. He also had a dry razor-sharp wit, which now and again would have everyone laughing. Peter genuinely enjoyed living in Cardiff. He embraced the city and supporters the same way they gave it back.
“I still can’t quite believe that you’re gone Peter. You gave so much joy and happiness to so many in Cardiff. My condolences and prayers are with Amanda and the Whittingham family. You’ll live long in the memory of many people and have already gone down as a true legend of the club.”
Mackay wrote the feature length piece for the Cardiff fans’ website, and goes into greater detail about the type of player Whittingham was, and the man behind that left-foot.
It was a loss that left many mourning, and one that still shocks the world today. Ex-players and teammates, Cardiff fans and those of many other clubs have since paid their tributes to the late midfielder.
The verdict
Mackay achieved good success at Cardiff and a large part of that was down to Whittingham. He is a genuine Cardiff City legend and his passing is untimely, but fans have some great memories to cherish, and to remember the great man by.