Lee Sinnott

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Lee Sinnott

| image =

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| fullname = Lee Sinnott{{Hugman|18086|access-date=9 March 2017}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|7|12|df=y}}

| birth_place = Pelsall, England{{cite web |title=Lee Sinnott |url=https://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=111&player=592 |website=Holmesdale Online |access-date=29 October 2022}}

| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/rothmansfootball00roll |url-access=registration |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81 |editor-first=Jack |editor-last=Rollin |publisher=Queen Anne Press|location=London |year=1980 |isbn=0362020175 |page=380}}

| position = Defender

| currentclub =

| youthyears1 = 19??–1982| youthclubs1 = Walsall

| years1 = 1982–1983| clubs1 = Walsall | caps1 = 40| goals1 = 2

| years2 = 1983–1987| clubs2 = Watford | caps2 = 78| goals2 = 2

| years3 = 1987–1991| clubs3 = Bradford City | caps3 = 173| goals3 = 6

| years4 = 1991–1993| clubs4 = Crystal Palace | caps4 = 55| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 1993–1994| clubs5 = Bradford City | caps5 = 34| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 1994–1997| clubs6 = Huddersfield Town | caps6 = 87| goals6 = 1

| years7 = 1997–1999| clubs7 = Oldham Athletic | caps7 = 31| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 1998 | clubs8 = → Bradford City (loan)| caps8 = 7| goals8 = 0

| years9 = 1999–2000| clubs9 = Scarborough | caps9 = 22| goals9 = 0

| totalcaps = 527| totalgoals = 12

| nationalyears1 = 1983 | nationalteam1 = England Youth | nationalcaps1 = 4 | nationalgoals1 = 1

| nationalyears2 = 1985| nationalteam2 = England U21| nationalcaps2 = 1| nationalgoals2 = 0

| manageryears1 = 2003–2007| managerclubs1 = Farsley Celtic

| manageryears2 = 2007–2008| managerclubs2 = Port Vale

| manageryears3 = 2009 | managerclubs3 = Bradford Park Avenue

| manageryears4 = 2011–2016| managerclubs4 = Altrincham

| manageryears5 = 2018–2019| managerclubs5 = Gainsborough Trinity

}}

Lee Sinnott (born 12 July 1965) is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently manager of Gainsborough Trinity.

As a player, he was a defender for Walsall, Watford, Bradford City, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town, Oldham Athletic and Scarborough. His biggest impact was at Bradford City, where he stayed for five years over two spells, making over 200 appearances. He made 505 appearances in the English Football League and 653 in all competitions. He played in the 1984 FA Cup final for Watford, taking home a runners-up medal.

As manager of Farsley Celtic between 2003 and 2007, he won promotion three times in four seasons to take the club from the Northern Premier League to the Conference. This was followed by a short spell at Port Vale in the 2007–08 season. He managed Bradford Park Avenue for ten months in 2009 before returning to the game with Altrincham in May 2011. He led Altrincham to promotion from the Conference North via the play-offs in 2014 but then left in March 2016. He returned to management with Gainsborough Trinity in February 2018, lasting 12 months.

Playing career

Born in Aldridge, Staffordshire, he began his career at Walsall as an apprentice, signing professional in 1982. He was capped four times at England Youth level in 1983.{{cite web |title=England Matches - Youth/Under-18's 1980-90 |url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/matchrsl/MatchRslTmU18pg4.html |website=www.englandfootballonline.com |access-date=14 October 2024}} He made 40 first-team appearances in his first season at Fellows Park before he was sold to First Division runners-up Watford for a £130,000 fee in September 1983. His final appearance for the "Saddlers" came in an 8–1 defeat at Bolton Wanderers. There he was coached by Steve Harrison, John Ward and Graham Taylor, whilst playing alongside veteran centre-back Steve Terry.{{cite web |title=Lee Sinnott {{!}} Enjoy the Game Interview |url=https://watfordlegends.com/enjoy-the-game/lee-sinnott-enjoy-the-game-interview/ |website=Watford Legends |access-date=24 July 2020 |date=6 May 2009}} He established himself in the first-team following Ian Bolton's departure and an injuries to Steve Sims and Paul Franklin. At the end of his first season, when still only 18 years old, he played in the 1984 FA Cup final against Everton at Wembley Stadium, collecting a runners-up medal. However, he went on to lose his place to new signing John McClelland and had to fit into the team as a full-back and at left midfield during the 1984–85 season. He helped Watford reach the semifinals of the FA Cup in the 1986–87 campaign and played at left-back across from Chris Waddle in the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

In 1987, Sinnott moved down a division to Bradford City. In his first season, he helped the "Bantams" qualify for the Second Division playoffs, but their promotion bid failed, and two years later they were relegated. Sinnott spent one season in the Third Division before moving to First Division side Crystal Palace for a £300,000 fee on 8 August 1991. He could not establish a regular place in the first team, and after two years, he returned to Bradford on 9 December 1993.

When Sinnott returned to Valley Parade, Bradford were still in the third tier of the English league. He played in most of their first-team games that season, but the "Bantams" missed out on the play-offs and manager Frank Stapleton was sacked. Sinnott followed his manager out of the exit door and signed for local rivals Huddersfield Town. He was made captain of Neil Warnock's team. He guided them to the Second Division play-off victory in his first season. He spent two more seasons in West Yorkshire before crossing the Pennines and signing for local rivals Oldham Athletic, who had just been relegated to the Second Division.

Sinnott played 31 games over two seasons at Boundary Park, but Oldham struggled in a division from which they had been expected to win promotion. In Sinnott's second season, they narrowly avoided relegation to the Third Division. A year earlier, he had been loaned back to Bradford, but the move was not made permanent.

The 1998–99 campaign proved to be Sinnott's final season as a Football League player. Upon its conclusion, he moved to Scarborough, who had just been relegated to the Conference and played 22 games in one season for a side that finished fourth in the country's highest non-League division. He then retired from playing after a career spanning almost 20 years.

Style of play

Sinnott was a quick, athletic and versatile defender who boasted excellent long ball throwing ability.

Managerial career

=Farsley Celtic=

Sinnott was not out of football for long and moved into management with non-League Farsley Celtic in June 2003.{{cite news|url=http://archive.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/2003/6/20/111462.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710201628/http://archive.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/2003/6/20/111462.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 July 2012|title=Sinnott is new Farsley manager|date=20 June 2003|access-date=17 December 2008|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}} His first success with the club was a third-place finish in the Northern Premier League First Division in 2003–04, which earned the club promotion to the Northern Premier League.

Sinnott would have achieved another promotion in his second season at Throstle Nest as Farsley topped the Northern Premier League at the end of the season. However, this was only on the FA's decision that Spennymoor United's records were expunged after they folded. The other clubs in the promotion mix appealed and the FA reversed their decision to expunge the results, leaving Farsley in third place and having to compete in the play-offs. Despite a 1–0 semi-final win over Whitby Town, they lost in the final to Workington on penalties.

{{Blockquote|"I know the players aren't feeling that way at this moment in time – they are hurting – but they should be proud of themselves. Once the dust settles they can look back and realise they could have got promoted this season – twice. I couldn't have asked for any more from them. They have shown they have got what it takes to win this league and operate at a higher level. It's a long drive home but at least I can make it knowing we will move on from here without a shadow of a doubt."|Sinnott remained full of positive energy despite the play-off defeat.{{cite news|title=Sinnott Determined to Bounce Back Next Season|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=26853|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910222226/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=26853|url-status=usurped|archive-date=10 September 2012|access-date=14 May 2012|newspaper=nonleaguedaily.com|date=20 May 2005}}}}

Another promotion was achieved in 2005–06, as Sinnott and Farsley returned from their play-off set-back. This time, Farsley finished fourth in the regulation season before defeating Marine 1–0 and then North Ferriby United 2–1 in the final. Sinnott also added the West Riding County Cup to Farsley's trophy cabinet for the tenth time in the club's history, as they made it a double-winning campaign in 2005–06.

The 2006–07 season saw Sinnott steer Farsley to a third promotion in four seasons. Despite finishing fifth in the Conference North, Lee lead the club to victory in the playoffs, ensuring Farsley Celtic's first-ever appearance in the top flight of Non-League. In the play off campaign, Farsley beat favourites Kettering Town in the semi-final before going on to beat Hinckley United in the final played at Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium. In the final Farsley Celtic had been 3–2 down with just over ten minutes remaining before two late goals saw a remarkable comeback and a 4–3 victory.

Farsley's three promotions under Sinnott and the declines of Bradford City and their local rivals Leeds United meant that just one and two divisions separated Farsley from its neighbours when seven years earlier six divisions had separated them.

=Port Vale=

In October 2007, Sinnott was linked with the vacant job at League One team Port Vale, and on 1 November 2007, Farsley Celtic's chairman Andrew Firbank told fans that Sinnott would soon be leaving the club.{{cite news |work=Telegraph & Argus |url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/display.var.1803950.0..php |title=Sinnott quits Celts for Vale |publisher=Newsquest Media Group |date=1 November 2007 |first=Bill |last=Marshall |access-date=1 January 2008}} However, hours later, confusion arose when Sinnott denied resigning.{{cite news |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/farsley_celtic/7074033.stm |title=Farsley in chaos over boss future |date=1 November 2007 |access-date=1 January 2008}} Five days later he was named the new Port Vale manager, ending the speculation about his future.{{cite news |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7078737.stm |title=Sinnott named new Port Vale boss |date=5 November 2007 |access-date=1 January 2008}} Prominent backroom staff member Dean Glover had hoped to gain the management spot himself, and so pondered resigning from the club,{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7077621.stm|title=Glover ponders his future at Vale|date=4 November 2007|work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 January 2011}} but eventually chose to remain as Sinnott's assistant.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7151537.stm|title=Glover to sign new deal with Vale|date=19 December 2007|work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 January 2011}} The only significant staff member Sinnott was allowed to bring in was scout Steve Joesbury.{{cite news|title=Joesbury exits scouting role|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-Joesbury-exits-scouting-role/story-12564906-detail/story.html|access-date=14 May 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=27 September 2008}} In his first league game in charge Vale lost to local rivals Crewe Alexandra. Sinnott achieved his first win in charge of the club at Morecambe in the FA Cup First Round, with Port Vale winning 2–0. However, the Second Round held embarrassment for both Sinnott and the club, as Southern League side Chasetown (an eighth tier team 101 league places below the Vale){{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7146937.stm|title=The defeat of Port Vale|date=16 December 2007|work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 January 2011}} picked up a 1–1 draw at Vale Park,{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7110753.stm|title=Port Vale 1–1 Chasetown|date=2 December 2007|work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 January 2011}} before making a giant-killing with a late goal on their home ground, after Luke Rodgers missed two penalties.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7136497.stm|title=Chasetown 1–0 Port Vale|date=11 December 2007|work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 January 2011}} Sinnott warned of big changes at the club.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7164482.stm|title=Sinnott eyes changes at Vale Park|date=29 December 2007|work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 January 2011}} He signed Chasetown duo Chris Slater and Kyle Perry,{{cite news|title=Port Vale snap up Chasetown duo|publisher=BBC Sport |date =11 January 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7183104.stm|access-date =26 February 2008}} and heavily exploited the loan market. He ultimately proved unable to save the club from relegation, and they were relegated on 12 April 2008. With only 38 points from 46 games, they finished ahead of bottom-placed Luton Town only thanks to a ten-point deduction inflicted upon Luton. In the summer, ten players left or were offloaded by Sinnott, as he attempted to make room for new signings.

To make a success of the 2008–09 season, Sinnott brought in former Hereford United defender John McCombe,{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7425498.stm|title=Port Vale sign ex-Bulls defender |date=29 May 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2009}} and former Middlesbrough midfielder Steve Thompson.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7401053.stm|title=Vale sign Boro youngster Thompson |date=14 May 2008|publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=7 June 2009}} Both players cited Sinnott as their reason for joining the club.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7427639.stm|title=McCombe reveals link with Sinnott |date=4 June 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2009}}{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7403326.stm|title=Thompson happy with Sinnott style |date=16 May 2008|publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=7 June 2009}} He also added experienced defender Sam Stockley (Wycombe Wanderers);{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7493370.stm|title=I'm here for promotion – Stockley |date=8 July 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2009}} attacker Rob Taylor (Nuneaton Borough); midfielder Anthony Griffith (Doncaster Rovers);{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7373498.stm|title=First summer signings for Sinnott|date=29 April 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=20 May 2009}} and attacking midfielder Louis Dodds (Leicester City) to the squad.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7509571.stm|title=Port Vale complete Dodds signing|date=21 July 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=24 May 2009}} Lee Collins also joined on an extended loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers,{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7534933.stm|title=Collins makes Valiants loan move |date=31 July 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=7 June 2009}} and would sign a permanent contract with the club in January.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7833268.stm|title=Collins and Brammer sign for Vale |date=16 January 2009|work=BBC Sport |access-date=7 June 2009}} He appointed Stockley as his captain.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7528891.stm|title=Stockley named new Vale captain |date=28 July 2008|work=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2009}} The team continued to struggle, and on 18 September Sinnott admitted that "we are looking to improve, without a shadow of a doubt".{{cite news|title=Sinnott's headache over set-piece struggle|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-Sinnott-s-headache-set-piece-struggle/story-12493700-detail/story.html|access-date=14 May 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=20 September 2008}} However, a 4–1 home defeat to Macclesfield Town two days later would prove to be Sinnott's last game in charge. He was sacked two days later, with the "Valiants" in 16th place.{{cite news| title = Sinnott parts company with Vale| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7629851.stm|publisher=BBC Sport | date = 22 September 2008| access-date =22 September 2008}} Three months on from his sacking, the club were yet to reach a compensation settlement with Sinnott,{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/sport/Port-Vale-Valiants-settle-Sinnott-s-pay/article-553427-detail/article.html|title=Port Vale: Valiants still to settle Sinnott's pay-off|last=Shaw|first=Steve|date=17 December 2008|work=The Sentinel|access-date=17 December 2008}} before an agreement was reached in February 2009.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7885664.stm|title=Vale reach agreement with Sinnott|date=12 February 2009|access-date=12 February 2009|publisher=BBC Sport }} The club went on to finish the season in 18th place under Dean Glover. Despite the poor results Vale picked up during his reign, many of Sinnott's signings would become key players for the club over the next few seasons.

=Bradford Park Avenue=

Sinnott was linked with a vacant position at newly-promoted Northern Premier League side Bradford Park Avenue at the end of 2008. The club were unwilling to pursue the interest because of Sinnott's unresolved contract with Port Vale,{{cite news|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sport_avenue/sport_avenue_headlines/3950612.Pursuit_of_Sinnott_hits_a_snag/|title=Pursuit of Sinnott hits a snag|date=4 December 2008|access-date=17 December 2008|work=Telegraph & Argus|first=Ian|last=Whiting}} and instead appointed his former Farsley assistant and successor John Deacey.{{cite news|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sport_avenue/sport_avenue_headlines/3967094.Deacey_is_new_Avenue_boss/|title=Deacey is new Avenue boss|date=10 December 2008|access-date=17 December 2008|work=Telegraph & Argus|first=Ian|last=Whiting}} However, despite Sinnott still taking legal action against Port Vale, Park Avenue appointed Sinnott as their new manager just one month later; Avenue were 11th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division at the time of his appointment,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7835613.stm|title=Sinnott named Park Avenue manager|date=17 January 2009|access-date=17 January 2009|publisher=BBC Sport }} with Deacey standing aside to become Sinnott's assistant once again.{{cite news|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/4056284.Avenue_thrilled_to_recruit_Sinnott/|title=Avenue thrilled to recruit Sinnott|date=18 January 2009|access-date=19 January 2009|work=Telegraph & Argus|first=Ian|last=Whiting}} Sinnott's first game ended in a 2–0 defeat to Eastwood Town.{{cite news|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sport_avenue/sport_avenue_headlines/4074665.Sinnott_left_cursing_luck_after_baptism_of_fire/|title=Sinnott left cursing luck after baptism of fire|date=25 January 2009|access-date=26 January 2009|work=Telegraph & Argus|first=Ian|last=Whiting}} By the end of the season Avenue were in seventh place, two points and two places outside the play-off zone. He admitted that "the quality of the UniBond Premier is higher than I remember it to be three or four years ago. You don't get any freebies, without a shadow of a doubt."{{cite news|title=Sinnott isn't expecting a free ride|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/non-league-football/sinnott_isn_t_expecting_a_free_ride_1_2207080|access-date=14 May 2012|newspaper=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=19 March 2009}}

He left by mutual consent in October 2009, after a summer spending spree failed to produce results on the pitch for the 2009–10 season.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8309168.stm|title=Avenue part company with Sinnott|date=15 October 2009|work=BBC Sport |access-date=15 October 2009}} Avenue recovered to finish the season in second place under Deacey, though lost to Boston United in the play-off final.

=Altrincham=

In May 2011, Sinnott was announced as the new manager of Altrincham, a club that had just been relegated from the Conference National into the Conference North.{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/altrincham/9495391.stm|title=Lee Sinnott appointed Altrincham manager |access-date=25 May 2011|date=24 May 2011|work=BBC Sport }} The club finished eighth in the Conference North in 2011–12, before securing a play-off position with a fourth-place finish in 2012–13. In the play-off semi-finals, they were beaten 4–2 by Brackley Town. The "Robins" again qualified for the play-offs in the 2013–14 campaign and went on to secure promotion with a 2–1 extra time victory over Guiseley in the play-off final.{{cite news|title=Altrincham strike late in extra time to beat Guiseley in play-off final|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27358109|access-date=11 May 2014|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2014}} Altrincham finished 17th in the 2014–15 season, comfortably away from the relegation zone.{{cite news|last1=Collins|first1=Ben|title=Lee Sinnott sets sights on more Altrincham progress|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lee-sinnott-sets-sights-more-9551854|access-date=9 March 2016|date=29 June 2015}} He left Altrincham on 9 March 2016, following a run of seven league games without a victory that left the club 21st in the table, one point adrift of safety.{{cite news|title=Altrincham part company with manager Lee Sinnott|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35764512|access-date=9 March 2016|work=BBC Sport|date=9 March 2016}} His assistant, Neil Tolson, was appointed as his successor but could not save the club from relegation.{{Cite news|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/altrincham-neil-young-manager-chester-11270143|title=Altrincham name former Stockport County boss Neil Young as new manager|first=Chris|last=Ostick|date=1 May 2016|newspaper=Manchester Evening News|access-date=27 December 2021}}

=Gainsborough Trinity=

On 13 February 2018, Sinnott was appointed as manager of Gainsborough Trinity, who were then just inside the National League North relegation zone.{{cite news|title=Lee Sinnott Signs as Trinity Manager {{!}} Latest Gainsborough Trinity News|url=http://www.gainsboroughtrinity.com/latest-gainsborough-trinity-news/lee-sinnott-signs-as-trinity-manager.html|access-date=14 February 2018|work=gainsboroughtrinity.com|date=13 February 2018|language=en-gb}} The "Holy Blues" ended the 2017–18 season in 20th position and were relegated to the Northern Premier League Premier Division. He remained at The Northolme for the start of the 2018–19 campaign but was sacked exactly one year into his appointment following a 5–0 defeat by league leaders Farsley Celtic which left Trinity four points outside the play-offs.{{cite news |title=Drop in form and home attendances led Gainsborough Trinity to part company with management team Lee Sinnott and John Reed |url=https://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/football/drop-in-form-and-home-attendances-led-gainsborough-trinity-to-part-company-with-management-team-lee-sinnott-and-john-reed-1-9593548 |access-date=14 February 2019 |work=Gainsborough Standard |date=13 February 2019 |language=en}}

Personal life

His son, Jordan, was also a professional footballer.{{cite news|title=Fringe players set for chance to impress|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-Fringe-players-set-chance-impress/story-19743773-detail/story.html#axzz2ddB64sli|access-date=3 September 2013|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=3 September 2013}} Sinnott signed his son for Altrincham in February 2015, following a previous loan spell.{{cite news|title=Altrincham: Lee Sinnott signs son Jordan for Conference club|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31471150|access-date=8 May 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=14 February 2015}} Jordan died at the age of 25 after being attacked during a night out on 25 January 2020.{{cite news |title=Murder inquiry after attacked footballer dies |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-51249670 |access-date=29 January 2020 |work=BBC News |date=25 January 2020}} Sinnott also has a younger son, Tom.{{cite news |last1=Calum |first1=Leslie |title=Jordan Sinnott: Top clubs pay tribute to Matlock footballer |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51280846 |access-date=25 March 2025 |work=BBC Newsbeat |date=28 January 2020}} Melanie Tait, the mother of his two children, was a police detective and died from cancer in November 2023.{{cite news |title=Mum who set up trust in memory of footballer Jordan Sinnott dies from cancer |url=https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-11-13/mum-who-launched-campaign-after-footballer |access-date=25 March 2025 |work=ITVX |date=13 November 2023}}

Career statistics

=Playing statistics=

Source:{{ENFA}}{{Soccerbase}}

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|rowspan="4"|Walsall

|1981–82

|Third Division

|4||0||0||0||0||0||4||0

|1982–83

|Third Division

|32||2||4||0||2||0||38||2

|1983–84

|Third Division

|4||0||0||0||1||0||5||0

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|rowspan="5"|Watford

|1983–84

|First Division

|20||0||2||0||0||0||22||0

|1984–85

|First Division

|30||0||5||0||4||0||39||0

|1985–86

|First Division

|18||2||2||0||1||0||21||2

|1986–87

|First Division

|10||0||2||0||1||0||13||0

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!78!!2!!11!!0!!6!!0!!95!!2

|rowspan="5"|Bradford City

|1987–88

|Second Division

|42||1||3||0||11||0||56||1

|1988–89

|Second Division

|42||2||2||0||8||0||52||2

|1989–90

|Second Division

|45||2||2||0||3||0||50||2

|1990–91

|Third Division

|44||1||2||0||9||1||55||2

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!173!!6!!9!!0!!31!!1!!213!!7

|rowspan="4"|Crystal Palace

|1991–92

|First Division

|36||0||1||0||6||0||43||0

|1992–93

|Premier League

|19||0||0||0||5||0||24||0

|1993–94

|First Division

|0||0||0||0||1||0||1||0

!colspan="2"|Total

!55!!0!!1!!0!!12!!0!!68!!0

|rowspan="3"|Bradford City

|1993–94

|Second Division

|18||0||0||0||0||0||18||0

|1994–95

|Second Division

|16||1||2||0||4||0||22||1

!colspan="2"|Total

!34!!1!!2!!0!!4!!0!!40!!1

|rowspan="4"|Huddersfield Town

|1994–95

|Second Division

|25||1||0||0||3||0||28||1

|1995–96

|First Division

|32||0||4||0||4||0||40||0

|1996–97

|First Division

|30||0||0||0||2||0||32||0

!colspan="2"|Total

!87!!1!!4!!0!!9!!0!!100!!1

|rowspan="3"|Oldham Athletic

|1997–98

|Second Division

|13||0||0||0||1||0||14||0

|1998–99

|Second Division

|18||0||1||0||2||0||21||0

!colspan="2"|Total

!31!!0!!1!!0!!3!!0!!35!!0

|Bradford City (loan)

|1997–98

|First Division

|7||0||0||0||0||0||7||0

|Scarborough

|1999–2000

|Conference

|22||0||0||0||2||0||24||0

!colspan="3"|Career total

!527!!12!!32!!0!!70!!1!!653!!13

:A. {{note|Other}} The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the League Cup, Football League Trophy, Football League play-offs and Full Members Cup.

=Managerial statistics=

{{Updated|13 February 2019{{Soccerbase manager|2093|Lee Sinnott}}}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
rowspan=2\|Team !rowspan=2\|From !rowspan=2\|To !colspan=5\|Record
G	W	D	L	Win %
align=left\|Farsley Celtic \|align=left\|20 June 2003 \|align=left\|5 November 2007 {{WDL\|187\|91\|48\|48}}
align=left\|Port Vale \|align=left\|5 November 2007 \|align=left\|22 September 2008 {{WDL\|44\|9\|11\|24}}
align=left\|Bradford Park Avenue \|align=left\|17 January 2009 \|align=left\|15 October 2009 {{WDL\|33\|15\|10\|8}}
align=left\|Altrincham \|align=left\|25 May 2011 \|align=left\|9 March 2016 {{WDL\|232\|102\|49\|81}}
align=left\|Gainsborough Trinity \|align=left\|13 February 2018 \|align=left\|13 February 2019 {{WDL\|46\|19\|8\|19}}
colspan=3\|Total {{WDLtot\|542\|236\|126\|180}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"

rowspan=2|Team

!rowspan=2|From

!rowspan=2|To

!colspan=5|Record

Win %

align=left|Farsley Celtic

|align=left|20 June 2003

|align=left|5 November 2007

align=left|Port Vale

|align=left|5 November 2007

|align=left|22 September 2008