Trevor Sinclair

Sinclair regularly shares a studio with Simon Jordan at talkSPORT, and the former Crystal Palace owner slammed the ex-Man City midfielder for his comments.

[the Queen](/news/the_queen/index.html)'s passing as she allowed racism to 'thrive' during her reign. Sinclair claimed the Queen has allowed racism to 'thrive' in England since the 1960s Trevor Sinclair tweeted that 'black and brown' people should not mourn the Queen Her Majesty The Queen passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral - The Queen passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon Ex-England footballer Trevor Sinclair sparks outrage by saying 'black and brown' people should not mourn the Queen because 'racism has been allowed to thrive' in Britain since the 1960s

Former Blackpool and England star Trevor Sinclair has courted controversy for a tweet about Queen Elizabeth's death.

You’re so wrong on this.” “The queen has been a beacon of hope for everything and everyone, very bad timing. In 2018, Sinclair lost his role working as a pundit for the BBC after being convicted of drink driving and racially abusing a policeman. [1](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/queen-elizabeth-ii-former-blackpool-star-and-talksport-pundit-trevor-sinclair-condemned-over-tweet-following-monarchs-death-3837222?itm_source=parsely-api)Queen Elizabeth II: Former Blackpool star and TalkSPORT pundit Trevor Sinclair condemned over tweet following monarch’s death [2](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/middlesbrough-add-former-sheffield-wednesday-ipswich-town-and-qpr-man-to-their-ranks-ahead-of-blackpool-trip-3836893?itm_source=parsely-api)Middlesbrough add former Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich Town and QPR man to their ranks ahead of Blackpool trip [3](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/efl-releases-statement-about-this-weekends-football-fixtures-following-sad-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3837090?itm_source=parsely-api)Blackpool waiting on EFL fixture decision for Middlesbrough game following Queen Elizabeth's death [4](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/postponement-of-top-flight-game-due-to-rail-strike-sets-interesting-precedent-ahead-of-blackpools-trip-to-millwall-3835767?itm_source=parsely-api)Postponement of top flight game due to rail strike sets interesting precedent ahead of Blackpool's trip to Millwall [5](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-legend-brett-ormerod-discusses-huddersfield-town-goal-line-controversy-josh-bowlers-exit-and-middlesbrough-test-3835556?itm_source=parsely-api)Blackpool legend Brett Ormerod discusses Huddersfield Town goal-line controversy, Josh Bowler's exit and Middlesbrough test Former Blackpool and England star Trevor Sinclair has courted controversy for a tweet about Queen Elizabeth’s death. The 49-year-old has been slammed on the social media site for suggesting “black and brown” people won’t be mourning the monarch’s passing at the age of 96.

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You’re so wrong on this.” “The country has lost a very significant person and respect and value should be the overriding sentiments not division!” “The queen has been a beacon of hope for everything and everyone, very bad timing.

Former footballer turned pundit Trevor Sinclair causes heavy backlash with a tweet he posted on the Queen's death, confirmed on Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth oversaw one of the most challenging years for the Royal Family in 1992 following a major fire at Windsor Castle. Elizabeth and Philips’ first child, Prince Charles, was born in 1948, before Princess Anne followed two years later. Home educated, Elizabeth would go on to serve during World War II as a subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, where she reached the rank of Junior Commander. Keep trying 👍🏻 This is shocking! As for this comment, this lady served this country in a manner that will be never seen again. Not the time nor the place for that at all. @BurnsideNotTosh: You dont have to mourn but equally you dont have to make the Queens passing about racism. [September 8, 2022] Simon Jordan wrote back to him: Trev, I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet. He was capped twelve times by England, four of which came in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He also played in the Football League for Blackpool and Cardiff City where he retired in 2008.

Former Blackpool FC footballer Trevor Sinclair has sparked an ugly social media row in the immediate aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth II after ...

talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter." Sinclair's now deleted tweet said: "Racism was outlawed in England in the 60's and its been allowed to thrive so why should black and brown mourn!!" I'm really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet. Former Palace owner Jordan replied with: "Trev. The talkSPORT pundit claimed racism was 'allowed to thrive' during Her Majesty's 70 years as head of state. Promoted Stories

Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II had died at her home in Balmoral in a statement on Thursday as the passing of the beloved monarch sent the ...

The matter will be dealt with internally." Another said: "Should be given the chance to explain his comments.... Yet others defended Sinclair, with one commenting on Jordan's post: "Respect and value is earned, not a given or birthright. His post sparked immediate fury and debate among users, while his talkSport colleague Simon Jordan commented on the post: "Trev I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet . talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter." Rest In Peace, Your Majesty."

Former Manchester City, West Ham and England footballer Trevor Sinclair has deleted his Twitter account after posting controversial comments in the ...

Sinclair's tweet came as something of a surprise given that he previously praised the late monarch for her "genuine humility." He was sentenced to 150 hours of community service for the public order offence and handed a 20-month driving ban. talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter." Sinclair, who had a top level playing career with the likes of Sinclair has since deleted a Twitter account. [his controversial tweet](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/trevor-sinclair-queen-simon-jordan-27945778) urging "black and brown" people not to mourn the [Queen's ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/queen)death following her passing on Thursday at the age of 96.

Former QPR, West Ham and Man City winger Sinclair claimed racism had been allowed to “thrive” under Queen Elizabeth II.

[King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/21234175.queen-dead-elizabeth-ii-dies-aged-96-buckingham-palace-confirm/) this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. [Buckingham Palace released a statement](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/21234175.queen-dead-elizabeth-ii-dies-aged-96-buckingham-palace-confirm/) saying: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/21234175.queen-dead-elizabeth-ii-dies-aged-96-buckingham-palace-confirm/), who died at the age of 96 yesterday. [shouldn’t mourn the Queen](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/21234175.queen-dead-elizabeth-ii-dies-aged-96-buckingham-palace-confirm/).

TalksSPORT do not condone the views of their employee with Trevor Sinclair set to face immediate disciplinary action.

We have been trying to make contact with Trevor Sinclair following opinions expressed on his Twitter account. Trevor Sinclair has now deleted his Twitter account after talkSPORT vowed to launch a formal investigation into the views of their employee after he posted a controversial tweet following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. #UnitedKingdom"

talkSPORT have attempted to contact pundit Trevor Sinclair after the former England international accused the Queen of allowing racism to 'thrive'.

MORE : [BBC confirms altered TV schedule in wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/bbc-confirms-altered-tv-schedule-in-wake-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-17332592/?ico=more_text_links) [Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at the age of 96 in Balmoral on Thursday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-the-uks-longest-reigning-monarch-dies-aged-96-17324332/), ending a remarkable reign of more than 70 years.

Former England footballer Trevor Sinclair has deleted his Tweeting saying 'black and brown' people should not mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II as she ...

The Great North Run, the world's largest half-marathon, is set for Sunday. The BBC said they had 'no scheduled plans to use him on our programmes'. Sinclair pleaded guilty to drink-driving and a racially aggravated public order offence on 12 November 2018. Fans were quick to criticise the 49-year-old and called for TalkSPORT to sack the football pundit. This is not the first time Sinclair has found himself in hot waters. Racing at Southwell and Chelmsford on Thursday evening was abandoned. Glad he has crawled back under the rock he truly deserves to be under. Thankfully P45's can now be sent via email, TalkSPORT do the right thing'. What the hell are you thinking?' Show some respect as above all she was a mother & grandmother who was loved by billions!'. His account has also since been deleted. He said: 'Trev, I'm really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet.

Trevor Sinclair appears to have deleted his Twitter account hours after a controversial tweet about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

talkSPORT were hit with a barrage of complaints and calls for Sinclair to be axed in the aftermath of his tweet. 'Trev I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet,' he responded. 'We have been trying to make contact with Trevor Sinclair following opinions expressed on his Twitter account,' they said in a tweet.

Former football Trevor Sinclair has been condemned for his tweet after Buckingham Palace announced the death of the Queen.

We have been trying to make contact with Trevor Sinclair following opinions expressed on his Twitter account. Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan, who is a colleague of Sinclair’s at talkSPORT said: “Trev, I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought , let alone tweet. Sinclair has been working as a pundit for radio station talkSPORT in recent years. A third added: “Absolute embarrassment of a tweet. Another said: “State of this tweet. TalkSPORT has since said: “We have been trying to make contact with Trevor Sinclair following opinions expressed on his Twitter account.

Trevor Sinclair has been contacted by talkSPORT over a tweet he posted about the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday.

“Trev, I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought , let alone tweet. talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter.” The country has lost a very significant person and respect and value should be the overriding sentiments not division!”

The pundit voiced his opinion that racism had been 'allowed to thrive' during the reign of Elizabeth II.

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Shortly after reports emerged confirming the tragic passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Sinclair took to Twitter to raise a deeply concerning and offensive viewpoint ...

I responded to Trevor with a tweet but I kind of regretted it to some extent because I wish I text him direct. It's not where Trevor Sinclair should want to be, he's a better man than that. I disagree with him vehemently, but I know him you don’t … Sinclair's radio colleague Jordan was one of the first to dress the disgraced former West Ham, Manchester City and QPR midfielder down, replying online: “Trev. "There will be a cancel culture piling in now. [England international](/latest/england-football-team) landed himself in hot water following a controversial tweet.

Trevor Sinclair was forced to delete his Twitter account after posting what Simon Jordan describes as a "deeply inappropriate" tweet about the Queen shortly ...

He has views, he has experiences and some of them I don't agree with, but for the mob that will be after Trevor, I feel sad for that." It was a reaction from me to say, 'oh no Trevor', this is not an appropriate thought, it's not right for a start, and it's certainly not the right timing." "It's not where Trevor Sinclair should want to be. [deleted his Twitter account](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/queen-trevor-sinclair-tweet-talksport-27946970) in response to the backlash, and Jordan said he expected his colleague to be in "a state of great distress". There will be cancel culture now [but] we live in a society where people are allowed to have alternate views and if you start cancelling people be careful what you cancel," Jordan added. [But] this was never the time.

Former West Ham and Manchester City footballer Trevor Sinclair is under investigation by talkSPORT after posting a controversial tweet in the aftermath of ...

Sinclair has appeared regularly on talkSPORT as a football pundit in recent years. Sinclair, who played for West Ham, QPR, and Manchester City during a near-20-year playing career, posted a message in relation to the issue of racism in the UK: TalkSPORT have publicly responded to the controversy, saying that they will be investigating Sinclair for his remarks.

Former Manchester City, West Ham and England footballer Trevor Sinclair has been taken off air by talkSPORT pending an investigation into his tweet about ...

The matter will be dealt with internally." While we respect the right of Trevor Sinclair to express his opinion on his personal twitter account, talkSPORT does not endorse the tweet." talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter." TalkSport have to get rid." I apologise for any offence caused to those mourning The Queen." The tweet was deleted and today he said: "My tweet yesterday was ill timed at a time when the royal family, and many around the world were grieving for the Queen.

TREVOR SINCLAIR will not be featured on talkSPORT until further notice - the radio station has confirmed.

I responded to Trevor with a tweet but I kind of regretted it to some extent because I wish I text him direct. The country has lost a very significant person and respect and value should be the overriding sentiments not division!” It's not where Trevor Sinclair should want to be, he's a better man than that. "There will be a cancel culture piling in now. Sinclair faced immediate backlash in the aftermath of his controversial post and has since gone into hiding by deleting his account on the social media platform. I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet.

Buckingham Palace announced in a statement just after 6:30pm on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II had died at her home in Balmoral.

The matter will be dealt with internally." Another said: "Should be given the chance to explain his comments.... Yet others defended Sinclair, with one commenting on Jordan's post: "Respect and value is earned, not a given or birthright. His post sparked immediate fury and debate among users, while his talkSport colleague Simon Jordan commented on the post: "Trev I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet . talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter." Rest In Peace, Your Majesty."

Trevor Sinclair issues grovelling apology admitting his tweet saying 'black and brown' people should not mourn the Queen was 'ill timed' after being SUSPENDED ...

But for the mob and the lynch mob now will be after Trevor, I feel sad for that. The US Open held a brief tribute to the Queen during the women's semi-finals on Thursday night in New York. Bristol Bears against Bath Rugby has been postponed from Friday evening to a 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday, following the decision of the Premiership board. Horse racing was a much loved passion of the Queen. The country has lost a very significant person and respect and value should be the over riding sentiments not division!' I've seen it piling in on my social, I responded to Trevor with a tweet. 'And so for Trevor to portray advantage point, and he will have come from a background, I am not an apologist for Trevor Sinclair. 'And there will be a lot of people, there will be a cancel culture now, and I've seen it. He has views, he has experiences and some of them I don't agree with. Fans were quick to criticise the 49-year-old and called for talkSPORT to sack the football pundit. And if you start cancelling people, be careful what you cancel. I apologise for any offence caused to those mourning The Queen.'

He tweeted: "Racism was outlawed in England in the 60's & its been allowed to thrive so why should black & brown mourn!! #queen." The prompted a backlash on ...

[Manchester City](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) star sought to make a point about the lack of action he perceives has been taken in order to tackle racism. The prompted a backlash on social media and the tweet was deleted. It also appears that the ex-England international has deleted his social media accounts.

Trevor Sinclair has been suspended by radio station TalkSPORT following a controversial tweet shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Another said: "Should be given the chance to explain his comments.... Yet others defended Sinclair, with one commenting on Jordan's post: "Respect and value is earned, not a given or birthright. Sinclair's post sparked immediate fury and debate among users, while his talkSport colleague Simon Jordan commented on the post: "Trev I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet . talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter." On Friday morning, TalkSPORT released a statement revealing that Sinclair would no longer appearing on air while the investigation was taking place. The tweet has since been deleted, and Sinclair's Twitter account can also no longer be found on the site.

TalkSPORT confirmed they are carrying out a 'thorough investigation' into the tweet, which Trevor Sinclair posted in the aftermath of the Queen's death.

"Trev I’m really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet,' he responded. While we respect the right of Trevor Sinclair to express his opinion on his personal twitter account, talkSPORT does not endorse the tweet. "While we respect the right of Trevor Sinclair to express his opinion on his personal twitter account, talkSPORT does not endorse the tweet."

Trevor Sinclair apologises for 'ill-timed' tweet about death of Queen amid calls for him to be sacked as football pundit ... F. ormer England footballer Trevor ...

It added: “Trevor Sinclair will not be on air while we carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances and timing of his tweet. I apologise for any offence caused to those mourning The Queen.” [TalkSPORT](/topic/talksport) - the radio station where Sinclair works - says the former winger will not appear on air while it is investigating the matter, while Sinclair appears to have deleted his Twitter account.

Ex-England international and talkSPORT pundit Trevor Sinclair was criticised for penning a tweet in protest of the monarchy within hours of the Queen's ...

[Keir Starmer](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/keir-starmer) told the House of Commons on Friday: "She did not simply reign over us, she lived alongside us. Be sure to pick up your copy of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror to get both pullouts. He spent most of his career in the talkSPORT later added: "Trevor Sinclair will not be on air while we carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances and timing of his tweet. [World Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fifa-world-cup) in 2002, penned a tweet in protest of the monarchy. Sinclair has since apologised for the tweet. British Olympic medalist Kelly Sotherton has described the ex-midfielder's apology as "forced". In times when nothing stood, but worsened or grew strange, there was one constant good, she did not change." Responding to the talkSPORT pundit's apology, former Notts County owner Alan Hardy wrote: "You’re an absolute disgrace Sinclair. Sinclair continues to be criticised on social media for his initial tweet. His employers She died peacefully at her Balmoral estate after a 70-year reign.

TREVOR SINCLAIR recently caused outrage with a tweet following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

“As my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me. I count on the loving help of my darling wife, Camilla. “This is also a time of change for my family. But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others. [Queen](/latest/queen)’s death caused controversy. “It will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I care so deeply.

Trevor Sinclair has issued an apology for a tweet he posted about Queen Elizabeth, in the hours after her passing. The former England midfielder was ...

“I apologise for any offence caused to those mourning the Queen.” I apologise for any offence caused to those mourning The Queen. ‘There was an inquiry from Jack just before the 1994 World Cup. You got McAteer instead!” I’d had half a season at QPR and there was an inquiry that came in from Ireland to see if I was available for the full team. “My tweet yesterday was ill-timed at a time when the royal family, and many around the world were grieving for the Queen,” he wrote.

The former England midfielder has taken to social media to issue an apology for a tweet he posted on Thursday.

"Trevor Sinclair will not be on air while we carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances and timing of his tweet," a statement read. He wrote: "My tweet yesterday was ill-timed at a time when the Royal Family, and many around the world were grieving for the Queen. Shortly after news of the monarch's death on Thursday was broken, Sinclair took to Twitter to publish a controversial post.

Former England international footballer Trevor Sinclair apologised for offending those mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II with an 'ill-timed' tweet.

I apologise for any offence caused to those mourning The Queen. On Saturday, he shared out an image taken during a morning jog and stated, 'It’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s finding the strength to get back up and go again.' Before it did, he posted an apology: 'My tweet yesterday was ill timed at a time when the royal family, and many around the world were grieving for the Queen.