I like the fact he paid his own way. The desire and hunger will be there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidnei_Sciola

Another C-grade Brazilian. They're like pesky Indian Minor birds. Everywhere.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidnei_Sciola

Another C-grade Brazilian. They're like pesky Indian Minor birds. Everywhere.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/soccer/17823035/brazilian-sidnei-sciola-moraes-pays-own-way-trial-with-perth-glory/

It's official. I don't think we are past looking for quality that will improve our side, even if it is a c grade Brazilian. It's only a trial and if he has the goods then why not sign him.

I think he actually looked pretty good in the clip, but it is hard to say from a YouTube vid. In saying that it is hard to say he isn't fast because a defender was able to keep up with him!!! Who is to say the defender isn't a speedster. Also saying that he was up against ordinary defense because he was in space isn't really fair either, good players find space. Nagai used to find plenty of space too, but this guy seems to have better touch and awareness of his team mates.

The only way to tell if he is a good fit for perth is to get him into an a-league environment and see how he goes. I'm sure Ali and Gareth will run the rule over him and if he is no good then I doubt he will be signed

But if he's paying his own way, does that mean he isn't really wanted here or elsewhere?

Good point but I think it shows good determination. But you are right he doesn't sound like he is wanted by many clubs.

just wants to play football in places with a great lifestyle.

Clearly not wanting a trial with the Wanderers then. ;)

I like the fact he paid his own way. The desire and hunger will be there.

Surely the signing of McLaren has given this guy little chance of landing a contract at Glory.

Differ positions though. McLaren is there as a back-up for Smeltz and to compete for the CAM spot with Da Silva/McGarry.

Sidnei is a left winger, which we desperately need. We actually have no-one who is comfortable there.

Pretty much every trialist who comes to Australia pays their own way.

Ironically, the only time I've heard of airfares being paid without a player having been scouted first was by Gold Coast.

Good Guy Clive!

I know nothing of MacLaren's time at Blackburn, however he played as a left sided forward/winger for the u20 wc side against Turkey, did he not? He did pretty well in that role, and I would not be surprised if he was signed as the left sided Harold so we have him, Smeltz and Harold rotating around up front creating problems for the oppositions defensive structure.

Remember, Harold was a center forward (as was Nagai)- the brilliant thing with young talented kids is you can develop their arsenal and mould them to what you need.

but I'm not sure what your source is on Nagai, because he was always a wide player who could play CAM if required, much like Tommy Oar.

The man himself blogged and tweeted (admittedly in Japanese, but I assume Google Translate isn't so bad as to get that wrong) about the difficulties of moving from center forward to the wing and developing an appreciation for the position. He was a CF that couldn't break into the spot at Cerezo and sent off to develop elsewhere. Apparently had an attitude problem at his parent club too.

It's also worth considering that we still have absolutely no idea how Edwards wants to set up, and likely wont until either the community friendlies in the next few weeks or the trip to South Africa.

That's strange, that went way over my head :-k

I suspect he'll stick with a 433.

Good Guy Clive!