Sinclair: We can't be star struck at Chelsea

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Sinclair, 36, might be best remembered for the most bizarre own goal of modern times — a 40- yard lob past Leicester's Ian Walker — but the FA Cup and twice League Cup winner likes to do things the proper way.

Bridge hero: Frank Sinclair

League One side Huddersfield performed well in a 2-1 third-round defeat at Chelsea two seasons ago but appeared overawed by opponents who then manager Peter Jackson called 'probably the best club side in the world'.

Now managed by Andy Ritchie, the outsiders, under the watchful eye of Sinclair, will not fall into that trap.

The defender said: 'I've heard the stories about two years ago, when a lot of the lads were more interested in nicking shirts and getting souvenirs. We'll be more professional this time around.

'We've got to try to stamp our authority on the match. We'll respect Chelsea — until the whistle goes. If we play well and people do their jobs right we've got half a chance, otherwise what's the point in turning up? I'm not interested in getting shirts off people, although Nicolas Anelka can have mine — if he's lucky! Nic is a good friend of mine. We went out for a meal to a Thai place about four weeks ago.

'There's been some banter since and I'll probably swap shirts with him after the game. After all, he has got me some tickets.'

It is 11 years since Sinclair earned his Chelsea FA Cup gong against Middlesbrough — League Cup medals with Chelsea and Leicester followed — and he expects a busy day keeping tabs on £15million Anelka.

He said: 'I went back to the Bridge a while ago to watch a game and also played there last season as part of some centenary celebrations. I've still got a lot of friends there.

'But John Terry is the only current player in the team who was there with me.

'I think winning the FA Cup in 1997 was a big turning point for the club. They've never looked back.

'I left when the club signed Marcel Desailly and Albert Ferrer so I knew what was coming. I wasn't heartbroken but I was still a bit surprised.'