Almost 18 years on from his debut as a fresh-faced 15-year-old, Scott Sinclair has sealed an emotional return to Bristol Rovers – and it is hard to see how Joey Barton can lose in this situation.
The 33-year-old has inked a short-term deal until January, although Barton hopes the former Chelsea, Manchester City and Celtic forward will stick around for a lot longer, but whatever happens, Rovers should only benefit. From every aspect, it seems like a no-brainer for the Gas; in the best-case scenario, the rewards are potentially huge, and if it doesn't work out then the cost is negligible.
The romantics and the Gasheads who thought they would never get to see one of the club's best homegrown prospects make a lasting impression in the blue and white quarters will be delighted by Sinclair's story arc, with the Bath-born forward eager to "give back" to the club that gave him a platform as a nine-year-old.
