Former professional footballer Scott Sinclair has offered his followers a glimpse into his family Christmas, sharing a series of festive snaps with his three children. The posts come amid an ongoing and very public feud with his ex-partner, actress Helen Flanagan.
A Forest Walk and Ice-Skating Fun
The Bristol Rovers winger took to Instagram to document the seasonal celebrations, which appeared not to include the children's mother. In one photograph, Sinclair stands proudly in a wooded area with his daughters Matilda, 10, and Delilah, seven, along with son Charlie, four, all smiling for the camera. He captioned the serene image simply with the words: 'Peace and happiness.'
The family also enjoyed a trip to a local ice rink, with Sinclair sharing a video of the outing. In the clip, he is seen holding Delilah's hand as they skate together, while young Charlie sits securely on a child's skating aid. His eldest daughter, Matilda, skated confidently ahead on her own.
Christmas Day Moments Shared Online
Sinclair continued to share intimate family moments on his Instagram Stories on Christmas Day itself. Followers were treated to a heartwarming snap of the three children opening their presents, followed by another image showing the family sitting down to enjoy their Christmas dinner together.
Accompanying the images, the 35-year-old athlete wrote: 'Merry Christmas everyone, thankful for love, family and all the little moments.' The posts paint a picture of a harmonious and joyful festive period for Sinclair and his children.
Background of the Ongoing Dispute
This display of family life follows a week of heightened tensions between the former couple, who split in 2022 after 13 years together. Earlier in the week, Flanagan publicly criticised Sinclair for travelling to Abu Dhabi and subsequently missing their son Charlie's nativity play performance.
The 'Coronation Street' star, 33, didn't stop there. On Sunday, she appeared to take another swipe at her ex, while simultaneously praising her own mother, Julia. In a social media post, Flanagan thanked her mum for 'practically raising her kids' over the past two months while she has been working in a pantomime in Liverpool.
She credited her mother with handling all the school runs, activities, homework, and washing, calling her 'The BEST grandma ever.' This comment was widely interpreted as a pointed remark about Sinclair's involvement.
Insiders close to the situation suggest the pair's communication has completely broken down, with both parties having blocked each other and now only speaking through relatives. Sources also claim that since Sinclair's split from his girlfriend, Lauren Davies, 32, earlier this year, he has been embracing a 'Hot Boy Winter' phase, attending events like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, Helen Flanagan has been balancing her full-time panto commitment with family life. Representatives for both Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair have been contacted by the press for comment on the ongoing situation.
