Former England footballer Trevor Sinclair has been declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill of £36,000 after “burying his head in the sand”. The ex-Manchester City and West Ham star, who also played for Queens Park Rangers and earned 12 caps for England, amassed a fortune during his playing days before transitioning to roles as a TV and radio pundit and a football coach.
However, Sinclair found himself in trouble with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for neglecting to settle taxes and penalties amounting to £36,424 from his punditry work in the 2021-22 year. Despite being granted additional time by the court to pay up or propose alternative payment solutions, the 52-year-old did not appear at the hearing yesterday and was…
