He’s been a first-class broadcaster at BBC Radio Leicester since the days of David Pleat, has mixed with some of the biggest names in sport and music, but still finds time to perfect his salsa dancing skills…

Which Leicester City manager has been the most interesting to work with?
Reggie Mullins, Evington
Martin O’Neill. He was very successful but also interesting to work with. You’d go into his office and he used to ask about cricket and all sorts of other things. You could listen to him for hours and not get bored. I recently went to see him about a documentary and hadn’t spoken to him for years. He kept me waiting for an hour and a half. A very interesting chap and a charismatic figure.

What has been the most memorable moment in your commentating career?
Neil Gibson, London
Steve Claridge scoring at Hillsborough in the 1997 League Cup Final replay. When Emile Heskey had equalised for Leicester in the first game at Wembley, my colleague was commentating – I was just jumping around. I still remember Walsh knocking it down for Claridge to hook it in. If I look back at the goals I’ve commentated on, that has to be the key one.

What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done on air?
Sam Barnes, Narborough
I was waiting for a player interview after a game I had been commentating on. The player came out to me and I introduced myself hoping he would do the same as I didn’t recognise him. It turned out to be Matty Fryatt! I got the mickey taken out of me for weeks after that!

How did you find your way into broadcasting?
Celia Chung, Market Bosworth
I was a nightclub DJ for fifteen years and then I did hospital and university radio. I won a BBC Radio 1 award for a sports broadcast and thought ‘What do I do with this?’ so I invented ‘Sinclair Promotions,’ put a press release in the local paper, and BBC Radio Nottingham rang me and asked if I’d like to cover their cricket. I said yes. From there I went to Leeds and Pebble Mill, before joining BBC Radio Leicester in 1990.

Where do you think City will finish in the League this season?
Joe Walker, Narborough
I think the Play-offs. I don’t mind where, sixth would be fine. The Play-offs are great fun. I’ve been to the old Wembley about seven times and I’d love to go to the new one.

In your career, which game had the best atmosphere?
Terry Singleton, Braunstone
Filbert Street. Leicester 3 Arsenal 3. Three goals scored in stoppage time. Matt Elliott equalised, I thought the game was over but then Dennis Bergkamp completed the best hat-trick I’ve ever seen. Then Spencer Prior headed it across for Steve Walsh at the other end, who nodded it home. I collapsed in exhaustion.

What do you consider the highlight of your broadcasting career?
Georgia King, Clarendon Park
I presented the League Cup Final against Tranmere Rovers in 2000, from the tunnel at Wembley, with Peter Shilton as a guest. I enjoyed that and it was great to win having lost to Spurs in the final the year before.

How do you keep listeners interested in a meaningless game?
Eve Ford, Humberstone
Meaningless games often sound better on the radio. If the game is poor, you end up talking about other issues. During a stalemate you can draw on a bit of experience and talk about selection. It is the same if you are a fan watching and start to talk about which substitutes you’d like to see.

What tips could you give to a young commentator?
Mia Fisher-Howe, Leicester
Be yourself, be enthusiastic and do your homework. You can listen to other commentators and pick up little tips, but essentially you are calling it as you see it and developing your own style.

I remember reading that you had interviewed Kurt Cobain. What was he like?
Pete Baldwin, Loughborough
It was after Nirvana brought out a single called ‘Sliver’. Kurt was very nice on the phone. I think the fame that followed did a lot of damage to him considering what happened. My fifteen year old daughter is still impressed that I interviewed him!

Have you had any hairy moments following Leicester City?
Ivy Boulter, Saffron Lane
The puncture on the way to Crystal Palace was a classic. We ended up getting to the ground at 2.45pm and were on air at 2.59pm. Another time we had lots of equipment problems at Old Trafford and the BBC Radio Five Live team helped us out. There were no research problems though, as the United team was made up of the likes of Scholes and Beckham.

What other sports have you covered apart from football?
Tom Leng, Preston
I’ve done Cricket and Basketball. I loved covering the Leicester Riders under Billy Mims during their successes when Leicester City were having a tough spell under Peter Taylor. I also take a big interest in boxing. I’ve followed Rendall Munroe for a long time and think he is a great guy who is bound to succeed.

How good would you say you are at salsa dancing?
Annabel Lane, Narborough
Pretty good! I’m level two, we are doing travelling turns. My freestyle needs a bit of work though!

To hear John Sinclair on BBC Radio Leicester, tune in to 104.9FM for live commentary of all Leicester City matches, home and away, along with the forum on Monday nights from 6pm until 7pm.