I think that a lot of people have been in his ear and it certainly wasn't a popular move with the supporters either. I have been a season ticket holder at Central Coast Mariners for a few years now and the timing is odd to say the least. Mariners are top of the league and would be playing local rivals Newcastle Jets for the game that he would miss (along with Tommy Rogic and Berni Ibini who are both away on trial elsewhere). I'm really not sure what we will learn from getting him over to Glasgow for a trail that could not be seen by having somebody watch him playing in the A-League. Every single game is televised live so there is plenty of material out there. Lawrie McKinna is also at CCM so can give any advice about mentality, commitment etc that is required (based on many years of working with him, not 10 days). Also, the harsh truth is despite the fact he would be moving to one of the worlds biggest clubs, he would be playing at a lower standard for a couple of years, which may affect his Australian chances.