Scout report on Stuart Sinclair of @SalisburyFC – dedicated, box-to-box, pacey. Extended report below, and more reports to come!
Stuart Sinclair is an interesting player for me to do a scout report on. I initially intended to write a report on one of his teammates, but the more I saw of Stuart, the more he overshadowed the player I had longly intended to write about. Through research, I have gathered that he could be one of those players that have just been unlucky to find themselves down in the 5th tier of English football. Prior to that, he was residing in the Evostik Premier League before impressing in an early FA Cup tie, which reeled him up to the Skrill Premier. Based on what I have seen, Sinclair has always occupied the right wing, though research concludes that Stuart can naturally adapt himself in both wings and all other midfield roles. Again, based on what I’ve seen of him on the wing, Stuart is an eye-catching individual through his sheer pace and work rate. Physically, at first glance, I would presume that Sinclair would struggle to cope with the hostile nature of the game in non-league football; but I would be wrong. Stuart is evidently an intellectual individual with the use of his body and is capable of shielding the ball well – despite his slight frame. Again, regardless of his size, Stuart’s work rate ultimately drags him in and around his own box at times, and he isn’t scared of charging the ball down to help out defensively. His speed could be the most striking aspect of Sinclair’s game, and uses it very well with his outstanding work rate; in view of the fact that he is always on the scene. Technically, I believe that Sinclair is first-rate off the ball, and knowing what to do when he is on the ball. One weakness I could note with Stuart would be his tendency to go to ground on occasion. He isn’t a full-fledged ‘diver’ on the pitch – I just can’t help but notice that he is smart enough to know when to fall, which to be fair, does work for his team a lot. I expect Sinclair to develop some more, and I someday hope to see how he could register his game in a higher division. A potential star for the future from what I have seen.
