Clarke Carlisle defends Sterling

“People seem to be looking for any reason to be outraged these days but who are we to dictate what grief should look like?” Carlisle said. 

“This is a young man who lost his father at a very young age and that symbol is a sign of something that is very important.

“He’s reappropriated it and given it a dual meaning to give him a catalyst to further himself and his professional career. How can anyone say that’s outrageous? I think he’s done a magnificent thing in very tough times. Let the man grieve in his way. Every credit to him – people need to keep their noses out of his private business.

“A young kid will look at it and they will ask – if they ask they will hear the positive message behind it.