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Sinclair finally earned a chance to prove he is capable of playing in the Premier League when moving to Wigan on a season-long loan in August 2009.

The lightening-fast winger had been loaned out by Chelsea on several occasions without ever managing to break into the side on a regular basis when returning to Stamford Bridge.

Sinclair signed for Chelsea in 2005 having come through the ranks with Bristol Rovers, and he did so without telling his old club his intentions. It caused much anger in Bristol.

The forward made his debut for Rovers at the age of 15 against Leyton Orient and had made only three appearances before making the switch to west London.

Chelsea were ordered to pay Rovers £200,000 for the player, rising to £1m based on his progress. Rovers also have a 15% sell-on clause.

Although he made his Chelsea debut in a 1-1 League Cup draw with Wycombe in January 2007, replacing Salomon Kalou for the final moments, it was during a loan spell at Plymouth that Sinclair came to prominence.

Sinclair moved to the Pilgrims later that month and made his bow in a 3-2 home win over Coventry City. He then bagged his first ever goal in the following game, a 2-1 FA Cup win at Barnet.

On his return to Chelsea he made his Premier League debut in a 1-1 draw at Arsenal, replacing Shaun Wright-Phillips for the final ten minutes.

Season 2007-08 saw him spend time on loan at QPR, Crystal Palace and Charlton as first-team opportunities were limited at the Bridge.

After making four first team appearances for Chelsea during the 2008-09 season Birmingham City signed the promising teenage winger on an initial one-month loan deal in January 2009, playing 14 games as Blues returned to the top flight.