Scott Sinclair will probably never score a scruffier goal than his first effort in claret and blue.Nevertheless, the 25-year-old admits his match-winning strike in the FA Cup fifth round victory over Leicester may prove to be a pivotal moment in his career.Time stood still for Sinclair as he watched his angled drive trickle through the arms of Mark Schwarzer, bringing to an end a personal drought dating back to August 2012.Hardly vintage stuff, but it provided the on-loan Manchester City winger with a much-needed shot in the arm.Six days later against Stoke City, he glanced home Fabian Delph's cross for his second goal in as many games.And then he bagged the decisive second - and his third - this weekend against the Baggies to seal a Wembley date for the claret and blues.Perhaps, then, that slice of luck against the Foxes could have triggered a change in fortunes for a man who has spent the best part of three seasons in the doldrums."Sometimes that is what you need - a little bit of luck," said Sinclair."It is the same for the team as well, that's what we needed."For me personally it was great that the goal went in but also it helped to lift everyone else."I was able to kick on and score another goal and then another and hopefully I can do it again, keep improving my game and move forward."Three strikes in seven appearances has proved Sinclair has finally found his feet following a tumultuous first fortnight in B6.Three straight defeats plus the departure of Paul Lambert - the man who brought him to the club - made for a less than ideal start for the England U21 and Great Britain international.That cycle of events, though, has further fuelled Sinclair's desire to prove himself.After all, he recently described himself as "the most frustrated footballer in the country" having spent so long in the wilderness at Eastlands."As a player you've just got to get on with it," he continued."It's great now that I can work with the new manager, try my best to do as well as I can and score and create some goals."I haven't been this hungry to play football for a long time - since I was a kid probably - because it's been so long since I've had a run of games."I am confident in my ability to score and create goals. It is just about playing games and being settled."My last start back at Manchester City was over a year ago."For me it is all about playing games and when I do that I've just got to perform."Having worked under revered coaches such as Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Brendan Rodgers, Sinclair now hopes to flourish under one of the game's brightest up-and-coming bosses in Tim Sherwood.The new Villa chief's tendency to deploy two out-and-out wingers suggests Sinclair could play an integral role during the final few months of the campaign."He's definitely lifted things," said Sinclair."He has lifted training as well. The intensity has gone up dramatically and everyone is fighting for places as well."Hopefully we can just kick on now."I am obviously here to score and create goals so hopefully I'll be able to continue to do that."But the main thing is us winning games and if I can contribute then that's great."While plenty was made of Sinclair's stagnation at Man City, the Bath-born wideman has racked up an impressive CV since making his professional debut for Bristol Rovers as a 15-year-old.As well as representing two European powerhouses in Chelsea and City, he had a huge hand in Swansea's transformation from Championship also-rans to Premier League entertainers during a successful two-year stay in South Wales.However, one of the proudest moments of Sinclair's career came at London 2012 when he was able to share the limelight with his inspirational brother.While Scott featured in Stuart Pearce's squad for the Olympic Games, older sibling Martin represented Team GB's cerebral palsy football side in the Paralympics."It was special moment for me and my brother to be there," Sinclair added."Especially my brother - he's been through so much."Him doing that after going through all of the operations and bits and pieces that he's done, I think it is amazing."He is a great inspiration to me. It is just great to see my brother being happy and playing football."He still plays for England CP team. They train at Lilleshall. I try and get to see him play when I can."Having shared the stage with Martin, Villa's newest recruit would love to do the same with another member of the Sinclair clan in the near future.Younger brother Jake currently plies his trade in Southampton's development squad and Scott is excited by the prospect of one day facing him in the Barclays Premier League."He's doing quite well," Sinclair revealed."He's 20 now. He's waiting for his time to come. Southampton are a great club so hopefully he'll get his chance sooner or later."
what's happened to Scott - injured ??
Just reading the piece on him in the programme from Sunday, "It's great being at Villa-it feels like home".
Quote from: nodge on April 21, 2015, 07:34:59 PMJust reading the piece on him in the programme from Sunday, "It's great being at Villa-it feels like home". Presumably its the same interview that's quoted in the Guardian:Scott Sinclair wants permanent Aston Villa transfer from Manchester City• Sinclair has scored three goals in 10 games on loan at Villa• ‘I feel at home at Villa, it’s a great club’Scott Sinclair is ready to sign a permanent deal at Aston Villa. The Manchester City loanee wants to stay after his deal expires at the end of the season.Sinclair joined Villa in January and has scored three goals in 10 games, including two in three matches during their run to the FA Cup final.The 26-year-old played as a late substitute in Sunday’s 2-1 semi-final win over Liverpool to set up a meeting with Arsenal in the final.Sinclair, who has yet to hold talks over his future, said. “I feel at home at Villa, it’s a great club. I’m sure at the end of the season we can sit down and I can sign.”Sinclair is ineligible for Saturday’s trip to parent club City for whom he has started only three times since moving from Swansea in 2012.He has become a key part of Villa’s midfield with Fabian Delph and believes the captain is becoming one of the Premier League’s most influential players.Sinclair said: “I think when you are playing every week you go into a place where you get more confident and that’s what he’s done.“He’s stayed here, signed a new contract and this is his home. He is performing every week and every week he is improving.”
Is the £2.5m buy option on the loan deal I've seen on here somewhere for real? Looks like a bargain if so as he appear to be a very handy wide option. Seems like he's keen as well so hopefully he won't ask for his current wages to be matched!
Quote from: Ryu on April 22, 2015, 10:26:03 AMIs the £2.5m buy option on the loan deal I've seen on here somewhere for real? Looks like a bargain if so as he appear to be a very handy wide option. Seems like he's keen as well so hopefully he won't ask for his current wages to be matched!It seems to be widely-enough reported to assume so I think - Sinclair for £2.5m would certainly be a much better option than Townsend for five times as much.
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