Scott Sinclair!

SS: "The manager had a big impact in me coming here. He knows me and has the confidence to play me freely.


SS: "Celtic fans are some of the most passionate in football. I want to enjoy my football again and bring back the excitement of playing.





SS on first taste of Scottish football: "I think it's great. I want to get a bond with the fans, make an impact and help us win.


SS: "As a new player it's always nice to get off the mark. It's a great start for me and now I want to build on that in each game.








LIFE at Celtic has started at a blistering pace for new Bhoy Scott Sinclair, but the weekend goal hero says he wouldn’t have it any other way.
The 27-year-old joined the Scottish champions at the weekend and celebrated his move from Aston Villa by bagging the winner for the Hoops against Hearts in their opening league fixture of 2016/17.
The dream start for Sinclair was made even more remarkable for the playmaker, given his lack of sleep over the weekend as he finalised his move to Celtic, and speaking today as he was officially unveiled as a Celtic player, he said he is delighted with his start to life at Paradise.
“I really enjoyed it, although it was a bit of a whirlwind,” he said. “I only had about three hours sleep on the Friday night before getting a call from my agent telling me to hurry up and drive up to Glasgow. So I couldn’t have asked for a better start really.
“The manager spoke to me and asked if I was fit enough to be involved and I told him yes. To come on and score the winner and get the three points was a dream come true.”
Sinclair’s move to Celtic has seen the ex-Manchester City and Villa ace reunite with his former Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers, with the Irishman keen to work again with a player who had previously done so well for him.
The early signs indicate the manager’s determination to bring Sinclair to Paradise is well-founded and the winger admitted that working under Brendan Rodgers once more was a major factor in his decision to move to Glasgow.
“There was a massive impact from the manager in my decision to come here,” he said. “I’ve played under him at Swansea and that was my best football, which led me to sign for Manchester City.
“Over the last two or three years football hasn’t been great for me and I just wanted to be at a club and enjoy it under a manager who knows me and gives me confidence. That’s why it’s great for me to work under a manager like Brendan Rodgers.
“I want to play football and enjoy it, be back being passionate. It's as simple as that. When I enjoy it, I play at my best and the manager knows that from me working under him.”

 

Don't like to see that TBH.

 

Anyone got the celtic tv interview?

 

Why?

 

[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNGlgnsKtc[/ame]

 

Thanks crow!

 

He didn't make contact. Not a police matter in my view. Should lose his ST and get some kind of ban (maybe a season) obviously but not face possible criminal charges.

For me the real question is Hearts' security again. There's a line of about 10 stewards in front of our fans (* forbid they might do something political or let off a flare or something) and no one in front of that section of their fans. Why?

 

http://www.snspix.com/08-08-16-scott-sinclair-unveiled/photo/156791.html

 

Regardless of whether or not he made contact it's assault, dirty diet Hun * should be locked up. * hate these * so much, that Anne Budge is a * hypocritical old trollop. * Hearts.

 

Pretty sure the one guy made contact with his arm, while the one who took a clear swing missed. Either way it doesn't look good for the Scottish game when a player trying to celebrate his first goal with fans is almost clocked even when he isnt showboating.

 

Press Conference:


Celtic TV interview



Yesterday's Interview the game

 

Thanks for that Crow.....he seems to have his feet on the ground and a pretty likeable guy: Hail Hail

 

no problem aye he seems a good guy who's happy to be playing football.

 

Some of the questions in that press conference were a * joke, to be expected I suppose, Sinclair dealt with them very well though.

 

typical media

 

Just watched that. Embarrassing narrative.

 

Celtic star Scott Sinclair inspired by Paralympian brother



It would perhaps have been all too easy for Scott Sinclair to meet all the criteria of the stereotypical English Premier League footballer

The beneficiary of a huge salary at Manchester City following his £8 million move to one of the world’s richest clubs in 2012, his three years there proved frustratingly 
unproductive. But rather than settle for being paid a great deal for doing very little, Sinclair sought regular first-team football elsewhere.

His move to Aston Villa also turned sour, culminating in relegation last season, but once more Sinclair was not prepared simply to sit tight on a highly remunerated 
contract. The 27-year-old will not have to radically alter his lifestyle choices after joining Celtic, of course, but he will nonetheless have taken a wage cut to join the Scottish champions. It only takes a few minutes in Sinclair’s company to appreciate he can see beyond the material rewards his sport provides. His desire to maximise his achievements on the pitch is inspired by the experiences of his older brother Martin. A sense of perspective is something Sinclair will never lack, thanks to his sibling’s remarkable story which includes representing Great Britain in paralympic football. “He has cerebral palsy and he’s had a tough time,” said Sinclair. “He broke his hip and got misdiagnosed when he was 15.


“So my mum was stretching him every day without realising his hip was broken. That was painful for him and he was in a wheelchair for two or three years. We had to move his bed downstairs. “He has helped me through any difficult parts of my career because he has really been through such a tough time. It makes me realise how lucky I am and it keeps me grounded as both a player and as a human being. “He is 30 now and has gone on to play in the Paralympics, which was a massive achievement after he was told he wasn’t going to walk again. I couldn’t ask for a better brother. He played at the 2012 Paralympics in London and I played for Team GB at the Olympic football tournament the same year, which was brilliant for both of us. “He’s got a massive personality and he wears his heart on his sleeve. He is one of the best guys you’ll ever meet.


“He is always bantering and making jokes. He never stops smiling. He’s always winding me up, telling me he’s got more caps than I have. Hopefully, that will change in time! But it’s great to have a big brother who has been through such a lot to keep me grounded. “Whenever I’m down, whether it’s because of not playing or whatever, he just rings me up and says ‘What’s wrong with you?’ and ‘Why are you moaning?’  ” Everything in Sinclair’s garden is certainly rosy right now after scoring the winner on his Celtic debut against Hearts on Sunday. He is enthused by the prospect of revitalising his career under manager Brendan Rodgers. “I went to Manchester City and people mentioned contracts and money,” he reflected. “I’ve been there and done that but Istill have the hunger and passion to play. “When I spoke to Brendan I told him I wanted the excitement of being back playing games and making sure the best was brought out in me.


“It was a tough time at Villa last season and disappointing for the club. Being relegated means it’s difficult to pick out any positives. My decision to come here is to find the enjoyment and play for a massive club. “I couldn’t do it under a better manager than Brendan. With him giving me the licence to express myself it means that he will bring out the best in me. “I was 16 when I first met him, when I went to Chelsea from Bristol Rovers. So I’ve know him a long time. Right from the start, he made a big impression on me. “He did well with the Chelsea youth team, moved on to take charge of the reserves and hasn’t really looked back since.” Sinclair arrives in Glasgow as half of a celebrity couple with his partner Helen Flanagan, the glamour model and former Coronation Street actress. He revealed she is already eyeing up potential career opportunities in 
Scotland. “She did mention there is a soap called River City up here – maybe she could go on that!,” laughed Sinclair. “She is just enjoying being a mum right now. We’ve got a little girl (Matilda) who is just one year old. As soon as I find a house, they will move up here. I’ve got used to the fame side of things. We are just normal people, we do normal things, like going to Nandos”

 

Jesus * Christ. What the * is wrong with * hacks up here?

Talking down our league at every opportuinity and asking Sinclair if he is actually any good...