Jerome Sinclair

[red_maradona]

With all the talk of lacking striking options what are the odds he can help us in this dept. since his debut aged 15 we have not seen anything and now he is 18 (I think). Still young but obv a lot of potential. Can he save us millions and make a impact this year?

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

With all the talk of lacking striking options what are the odds he can help us in this dept. since his debut aged 15 we have not seen anything and now he is 18 (I think). Still young but obv a lot of potential. Can he save us millions and make a impact this year?

No. He just made the U-21s, and he's still 17 (18 in a month's time). Let him get his basics right in the U21s; maybe give him a cup game or two for exposure and experience playing with some bigger guys, but let him develop at the right pace for him. We have many talented youngsters, but it doesn't mean they're ready for the seniors even if they get a cameo here or there or a call up for a pre-season trip.

 

[doctor_mac]

I get the feeling he has some issues to sort out. He used to look like he was far too good at academy level, but then other players like Ibe left him behind. There was a lot of hope that Sinclair would be a big player for us, lets hope he revives that.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

I get the feeling he has some issues to sort out. He used to look like he was far too good at academy level, but then other players like Ibe left him behind. There was a lot of hope that Sinclair would be a big player for us, lets hope he revives that.

I think he was injured a fair bit last season, so that hasn't helped.

 

[gkmacca]

He started well. Then Ibe arrived and he was given more of a supporting role, running to create space for Ibe, making Ibe look very good as a consequence (to some extent at his own expense in terms of eye-catching performances). Ibe, initially, was all about pace, whereas Sinclair was the one who was using his intelligence to lure defenders off to the sides and allowing Ibe to make runs into the area. They worked very well together. I really like him and think he's got plenty of potential. As has been said, he had an injury last season that hindered his progress but hopefully he'll really push on this season. Having proven his versatility he should be encouraged to be a bit more direct as an attacking player now.