http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/31/3179204.htm?site=news Apparantly we have a Mr Scott Neville from Perth Glory (same as Robbie "Hallelujah" Fowler I think) for a two week trial starting this weekend. All it says is he is a 22 year old defender, who is an important member of their team. Has anyone seen/heard of him? Cos I aint! General thoughts?
Not heard of the lad, but if he impresses SC enough in training to get into the team, then good luck to him.
Found a bit about him All that said, it is really exciting (not just because there's little else to get excited about) to see Perth Glory producing some young fullbacks of good quality. Joshua Risdon and Ryan Pearson showed some promising signs this year. But the jewel in the crown is of course Scott Neville, who had an outstanding season amidst the dire situation the club is in. Neville has shown plenty of drive going forward, decent technique and at times even an eye for goal. He's also shown leadership and commitment to the extent that he became the A-League's youngest ever captain this season. If he can take his fitness up another level and improve his final ball, Neville could well be looking beyond club success and eye of a Socceroos birth. What makes Neville's performances all the more impressive are that they have come despite rather than thanks to the team's structure. Ian Ferguson's insistence on playing a flat midfield 4 (with the exception of one game in which McGarry was played as a narrow left midfielder and a centre-back was played in the left fullback position, leaving a massive hole in Glory's left midfield) deprives Neville of space going forward and on more than one instance the right midfielder was actually getting in the way of the fullbacks runs. Had Brisbane or Central Coast had Neville available to them this season, his performances could've been doubly as impressive. The one major weakness in Neville has shown at times this season is defending and in particular defending quick wide players. Most memorably, Isaka Cernak and Adama Traore terrorised the fullback in games this season. Unfortunately, the Glory system does not help the fullback again here because modern formations often utilise a 3-man defensive unit to nullify wing attacks. The defensive midfielder will push across to assist the fullback in closing down the winger, while the centre-half takes up a covering position to nullify any opportunity to knock the ball down the line and outrun the markers. This support is what has allowed the likes of Dani Alves and Roberto Carlos to star for the best teams in the world despite only being serviceable defenders at best. If Perth are fair dinkum about establishing themselves as a top A-League side, Neville is exactly the sort of exciting young talent that they should be offering their full support. If I were in charge of the team, I would have no hesitation in throwing Scotty the captain's armband on a fulltime basis next season, and I would be more than happy to build a team around his attacking threat. Gone are the days when fullbacks are merely the last players picked in a team built around its strike partnership or enigmatic playmaker. If Perth don't realise this soon and give Neville the chance to shine, it might not be long before the youngster goes looking for a club that will. And I know that for some fans that could prove to be the final straw.
As long as he isn't the long lost brother of Gary & Phil Neville, and son of Neville Neville, then I am quite happy about the news.....
Rep is the hardest total to increase, don't you think Hoadie? I've been repping like mad but you have to keep spreading it, before you can give it to your friends again.
Yeah, I do give a good amount out now mate, But you can only give out a certain amount a day and I always reach that amount, Well I have the last few days< think it is about 10-15 mate which is rubbish, We should be able to give out more than that each day.
