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.

TalkSport pundit is facing calls to resign after his tweet about the Queen posted an hour after her death.

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TalkSport pundit is facing calls to resign after his tweet about the Queen posted an hour after her death.

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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

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.

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.... I have no other words that are appropriate." Rest In Peace, Your Majesty." An un called for, unnecessary, unwanted point of view at this moment in time." talkSPORT does not support those views expressed and is investigating the matter."

The footballer and talkSPORT pundit was slammed over the tweet which appeared on his account in the wake of Her Majesty's death aged 96.

Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe and stay up to date as the UK enters its period of national mourning. Anthony Gerrard said: "Trevor Sinclair has just ruined his career as a media pundit, radio presenter and football coach in about 25 words! The station said: "We have been trying to make contact with Trevor Sinclair following opinions expressed on his Twitter account. Sir Cold said: "Trevor Sinclair tweets this on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. Received nearly 40,000 angry replies, is ignoring calls from talkSport while they investigate and has shut down his twitter account." The tweet has now been deleted.

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.