Man admits affray in connection with death of former FC Halifax Town player Jordan Sinnott

Matlock Town FC midfielder Jordan Sinnott died in hospital on January 25 after suffering a suspected fractured skull in an alleged assault in the centre of Retford at about 2am.

Sean Nicholson, of Beechways, Retford, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court where he admitted unlawfully using or threatening violence towards Mr Sinnott.

He was granted bail until his next appearence at crown court.

Cameron Matthews, 21, of Denman Close, and Kai Denovan, 22, of Collins Walk, both of Retford, who were charged with manslaughter, affray and common assault after but were not required to enter pleas.

Police were called to help ambulance crews after 25-year-old Bradford-born Mr Sinnott was found unconscious in the town’s Market Place.

He died later in hospital.

Matthews and Denovan were remanded in custody to appear at the same court on May 22.

Jordan Sinnott was a product of the Huddersfield Town Academy, and made his debut in the FA Cup fourth round against Leicester City.

He had loan spells at Bury and Altrincham.

The 25-year-old joined Halifax in 2016 and was a key part of the side that got promoted to the National League under Billy Heath.