Scott Sinclair happy to be back in Brendan Rodger's side | OneFootball

After being Celtic’s top scorer last season, Scott Sinclair got off to a rough start as he struggled to have the same impact he had last term.

However, the 29-year-old got back on Brendan Rodger’s good side after a dominant display off the bench as Celtic defeated Hearts last month in the Scottish Cup semi-final.

After starting Celtic’s last five matches, Sinclair claims he never doubted his Celtic future.

“I just had to bide my time, I knew I’d get another chance to get back in the team,” Sinclair said.

“Now I’m back in, it’s up to me to keep performing, which I think I have done. It’s a phase when you have to dig deep, it shows your mental strength.

“It’s a period I’ve been through a hell of a lot, I just grind in and give 100 per cent until my time comes to get back on the pitch.

“I’ve always had a fight on my hands since I came here. I’m never complacent, I have to keep going and make sure I stay in the team.”

Though Sinclair has often been moved with a move back to England, Sinclair claims he’s always been happy at Celtic.

“That never entered my head, I love being here,” he added.

“It was the best season ever for me when I first arrived and the second season was just as good.

“Just because I went through a sticky patch, I’m not all of a sudden wanting to leave because I didn’t play in a couple of games.

“I’m back in the team and looking forward to another final on Sunday at Hampden.”