A WOMAN who discovered she was pregnant just days after her footballer fiancé’s funeral has spoken of her pride as a charity is launched in his memory.

Bradford-born Jordan Sinnott was just 25 when he died in hospital after being punched a number of times and knocked to the floor in a brutal assault in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

Now exactly two years on from the heart-wrenching tragedy which sent shockwaves through the football community, his friends and family are celebrating the launch of the Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust and are determined to create a lasting legacy in his name. 

The charity aims to help grassroots clubs by offering grants to pay for equipment, transport and kit, while children and young adults facing barriers will be able to apply for individual grants. 

Jordan’s fiancée, Kelly Bossons is involved with the running of the charity. Kelly discovered she was pregnant just days after Jordan’s funeral and their daughter, Maisie Jordan, is now 16 months old.

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She said: “Jordan genuinely cared about everyone and was such a happy and positive person. 

“We’re all so proud of setting up the charity in his name and excited about helping many more people, who might otherwise miss out, enjoy all the benefits of taking part in sport. 

“It’s amazing what we’ve achieved out of such a tragic situation.” 

The charity builds on the huge outpouring of support shown following Jordan’s death, when football clubs in the UK and overseas sent in football shirts bearing ‘Sinnott 25’ to be given to grassroots sports clubs here and overseas. 

Melanie Tait, Jordan’s mum and chair of the Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust, added: “Jordan had an infectious smile and ability to make people laugh. 

“He was just the kindest person who would always go above and beyond to help anybody in need. 

“Jord’s values and love of sport are at the heart of the Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust - helping to remove barriers that people may face to participating in sport. 

“Sport brought so much to Jordan’s life and we hope that our charity can do the same for others who may not be as fortunate.”

Three of Jordan’s closest friends, Middlesbrough FC player Matt Crooks; retired professional football player Jonathan Stead and Huddersfield Town’s Danny Ward, have become trustees of the charity.

To kickstart the fundraising drive, the charity is raffling off the unique JSFT Official shirt which bears the number 25 on the back – Jordan’s age and the date in January 2020 when he died. 

The shirt has been designed by Danny Ward and has been signed by the charity’s patron, former Premier League footballer Ian Wright MBE.

The Arsenal legend said: “Playing sport builds confidence and raises aspirations and I’m passionate about making it easier for young people from disadvantaged background to get involved in their sporting passion. 

“Jordan’s passing is a huge loss not only to his friends and family, but the sporting world, so it’s an honour to help champion the charity in his name and turn such a devastating tragedy into something positive.”

Danny said: “Jordan was a really great person; always bending over backwards to help others. 

“Setting up the charity in his name is a way of keeping his spirit alive by help those who are less fortunate in society to access sporting opportunities. 

“We are grateful to everyone who joins us to make a difference through grassroots sports.” 

Tickets for the raffle are £2.50 and available at www.js25.co.uk. The raffle closes on February 1 at 9pm. 

Lots of other fundraising events and activities are planned for 2022.