Scott Sinclair - now gone

[Tuscans]

Didn't really expect it to be honest, wasn't 100% that Tim was keen on him but proves how much I know.

Still has to do more for me and become more involved in games but he's definitely an upgrade to what we have and that suits me fine. A good pre season behind him and we might of just robbed City blind.

[PeterWithesShin]

Given we are his twelfth club, a four year contract is a bit risky in my opinion. Let's hope he means what he says and finally knuckles down and shows the football world the talent he undoubtedly possesses on a consistent basis.

That's misleading though as 7 of them were on loan from Chelsea and Citeh, where it's hardly a shock a player doesn't become a regular considering the players they both had when he was there. So when you include his 2 appearances for his first club Bristol Rovers, there's 10 of them.
The one club he was at as a permanent signing and given a run was Swansea, where he was a massive hit.

[Risso]

Didn't really expect it to be honest, wasn't 100% that Tim was keen on him but proves how much I know.

Still has to do more for me and become more involved in games but he's definitely an upgrade to what we have and that suits me fine. A good pre season behind him and we might of just robbed City blind.

Doesn't sound like Sherwood had any choice in the matter.

[Matt C]

For the mooted 2.5m I reckon that's good business

[ciggiesnbeer]

Good. I have liked what I have seen from him.

[warleyboy]

Didn't really expect it to be honest, wasn't 100% that Tim was keen on him but proves how much I know.

Still has to do more for me and become more involved in games but he's definitely an upgrade to what we have and that suits me fine. A good pre season behind him and we might of just robbed City blind.

Doesn't sound like Sherwood had any choice in the matter.

I really hope that this is not the case, cos TS isn't the sort to have people sticking their noses in where it's not wanted.
Should be Tim's call and Tim's call only.

[citizenDJ]

That's right usually but it seems like in this case the club had committed to the deal before Sherwood was appointed. At least if the reports are to believed. Either way, I imagine he isn't too disappointed to have a talented player added to the squad for next to nothing.

[Villafirst]

£2.5M is peanuts in the PL.

[warleyboy]

Still, be interesting to have TS's take on it.
I'm sure there will be some comment tomorrow.

[peter w]

I wonder if his lack of appearances and the lack of warmth coming from Sherwood is anything to do with something happening at the training ground? Hopefully not.

[Clampy]

I wonder if his lack of appearances and the lack of warmth coming from Sherwood is anything to do with something happening at the training ground? Hopefully not.

Care to elaborate or are you trying to make out you know something other's don't?

[frank black]

Quotes from telegraph

The deal to sign Sinclair was made before Sherwood’s appointment and the Villa manager has admitted he was unaware of the agreement. “I think there’s a discussion to be had at the end of the season. I’m not sure if it [a permanent deal] is cast in stone and I haven’t got confirmation of that,” he said.

“Is there a decision to make on him? Yeah. The injuries interrupted him but we have changed the style and the way we play a little bit. He’s been training, still a good lad, a good player. He hasn’t become a bad player or anything like that.

“I think if we go back to wide players then Scott will be an automatic choice to play there.”

[ROBBO]

Not a glowing endorsement is it, i thought he played as though he had spent a long time away from the game, the money is peanuts though.

[cheltenhamlion]

For that money he is a bloody good signing. Next stop, Tom Cleverley.

[ROBBO]

What i like about Cleverley is that he plays like he really wants to win, his last few weeks have been a revelation.