Remi Matthews backs Scone shot-stopper Ross Sinclair to have successful St Johnstone career

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St Johnstone number one Remi Matthews believes local talent Ross Sinclair has all the attributes required to make the step up.The Scone shot-stopper was recalled from his Montrose loan in January and has been on the bench for recent Premiership matches.A Scotland U21 international, Sinclair is being tipped to continue his development and stake a claim for starting honours in Perth.Matthews, on loan from Crystal Palace, said: “Ross is a really top guy, top professional and has improved so much since the start of the season.“I said to him the other day that, when he gets his chance, I hope he takes it.

He deserves it.“He has worked so hard to get to where he is and did well at Montrose.“People speak really highly of him and he has been in the international set-up.

He has everything a modern day goalkeeper needs.“He has every chance to fill the shoes of big Zander and people like that.”The fact Sinclair has picked up valuable experience on loan bodes well for the future, Matthews believes.“Montrose was a good level for him,” he explained to the PA.“But I always say to the younger ones, if you can play at any level, go and play.“If you get to 21 or 22 and you haven’t played a single game, you are not ready to step in.“If Ross now gets his opportunity, nobody can turn around and say he hasn’t played competitive football.“He just needs to keep his head down, keep working hard and he has every possibility to be the number one next season.“The lads will back me when I say I’m not just here for myself.“I’ve grown a relationship and fondness of the goalkeepers.

We have a great group.”Another local goalkeeper on Saints’ books, Craig Hepburn, is currently on loan and impressing at Luncarty.“I’ve sort of taken him under my wing,”