Sunderland signed Jerome Sinclair on loan from Premier League Watford earlier in the summer.
Sunderland forward Jerome Sinclair moved to Wearside from Premier League side Watford in a bid to kick-start his stalemate career in League One this season.
The 21-year-old has already suffered an early-season injury, but since his recent return Sinclair will be hoping to get things going on the pitch.
And in a recent interview with the Shields Gazette, Sinclair revealed his Scottish boss was a major reason for his move to Sunderland over the summer.
When speaking about his move to Sunderland this summer, Sinclair said: “Speaking to the manager was a major part of the decision making to come to this club.
“It is a massive club, a Premier League club, to speak with him and to hear how he viewed me fitting in and being a big part of the team is very important.”
The former Liverpool man is yet to find the net in his four appearances this term, but Sinclair will be hopeful of making a positive impact, starting with Sunderland’s trip to Coventry City this weekend.
Another unsuccessful loan move this time around after his previous spell with Birmingham City last season would be a disaster for Sinclair, but both he and his manager will be adamant the youngster can achieve big things on Wearside.
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