Queens Park Rangers manager Gareth Ainsworth said he feels that striker Sinclair Armstrong is going to become ‘one hell of a player’.
Armstrong has been brilliant for Rangers so far this season, with his sheer physicality causing opposition defenders many problems this season. His fine form lead to him making his senior debut for Republic of Ireland.
However, Ainsworth thinks Armstrong is now being ‘victimised’ due to his size.
“I’ve got no complaints about the red card. If I’ve got any complaints, I’d complain that Sinclair Armstrong gets victimised,” Ainsworth told the Irish Independent.
“I didn’t know that being bigger, stronger and faster than people is going to be an offence in football. That seems to be what’s happening to Sinclair.
“It seems to be preconceived ideas at the moment that he’s going to give fouls away. He’s actually stronger than people, he’s easing them out and they’re going down.
“I’d really like the refs to have a look at it and think ‘You know what, he’s actually going down and trying to buy a foul here’ rather than Sinclair doing anything wrong.
Ainsworth has plenty of praise for Sinclair Armstrong
Ainsworth had plenty of praise for the 21-year-old, stating that he’s going to be ‘one hell of a player’.
“He’s going to be one hell of a player, Sinclair, and if he can get the rub of the green then he’s going to get many more chances. There were about five (chances) when he’s got in and people are going down and rolling around and the ref seems to be giving those fouls.”
Rangers’ have reportedly been keen on offering Armstrong a new long-term deal.