sinclair scored on the opening day of the 1994–95 season with a composed finish in the 2–0 win over norwich city at stamford bridge. he scored after four minutes his debut in european football with a header in the 4–2 win over czech side viktoria žižkov in the cup winners' cup. he played in all but one of the european matches as chelsea reached the semi-finals, where they were knocked out by real zaragoza 4–3 on aggregate. chelsea again had a disappointing league campaign, finishing in 11th position, but sinclair went on to have his best return for the club making 47 appearances in all competitions, also chipping in with further goals against queens park rangers and wimbledon.