Nikita Rukavytsya on trial with Twente

Nikita Rukavytsya of the A-League's Perth Glory will be joining de Tukkers this week on trial.

In support of the move, Perth Glory CEO Scott Gooch commented:

"Nikita is an outstanding young player who has continued to develop his skills in the positive learning environment we’ve established here in Perth. We are not a club that will stand in the way of the best young talent realising their football dreams, however Nikita is a contracted player and we will always take into account the impact on the club and our stakeholders."

Known for his pace and goal scoring knack the Australian U23 international has had previous looks by Bundesliga side, Steve McClaren is said to be very eager of bringing him on.

Jason Culina heading to A-League Gold Coast United?

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Jason Culina is heading to A-League's Gold Coast United in a deal that it possibly make him the highest paid player in Football in Australia.

Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg said:

"We offered terms to him that he was happy with and he said we were his first option.

"But he is waiting until the end of the transfer window to see if something will happen, if not, he will come to us.

"That's the deal. As far as I know, he's mine. Has he signed the paper? No. But it is not true that he is not coming, either."

The players father, Branko Culina, a former coach of Sydney FC noted:

"The truth is he hasn't signed.

"He's currently in Spain with PSV in a training camp and he's staying there until Saturday or Sunday, which is when he will make his decision.

"Financially, I know overseas is better, but when is enough, enough? I've spoken to him about how the pioneering players who went to Europe left their mark and that he could be a pioneer as the first regular Socceroo to come back."

Everton teaches Man City what it takes

With their backs against the wall due to a injury crisis at striker, Everton summoned up the courage and determination of a champion defeating Manchester City 1-0. City, who bellows great talk of the players their deep-pocketed owners will buy stood in disbelief as Timmy Cahill scored in added time and were serenaded with whistles by the fans in Eastlands.

With Victor Anichebe unable to go because of a lingering back problem, Aussie international Timmy Cahill was deputized as striker but more succintly David Moyes gave his troops the message that heart and soul would take home three points. With gritty determination the Toffees went on the hunt for goals at the opening whistle with Leon Osman and Mikel Arteta coming close to finding glory within the first ten minutes. However the match settled down and is so often the case, hearty defending and a demanding mid-field controlled the run-of-play.

City's attacking presence was snuffed out for the most part although late efforts by Englander Shaun Wright-Phillips were promising until they found their way to Jô, presumably re-considering the charm of CSKA Moscow or Elano who lacked both the creativity and finishing touch. With eight minutes remaining Darius Vassell entered the match for Robinho and immediately showed his heart and if not for some determined defending, looked ready to change the scoreline. Finally and with a flair for the dramatics, nearly two minutes into added time Timmy Cahill rose high to head Leon Osman's corner into the net to provide Everton a surreal 1-0 victory.

Following the match David Moyes revealed that tactically his side varied from a 4-5-1 to a 4-4-2 and even a 4-6-0 but also the commitment to hold the line was obvious. The stellar work to control Stephen Ireland, who I assumed could not be corralled was remarkable, not to mention Robinho who was no match for the challenge Everton presented. While City backers are ready with burning torch to see off Mark Hughes, what Everton did was simply "out want" the victory and that can't be bought but resides in the hearts of the players.

Stand proud Everton faithful, that was a beautiful telling victory.

Now in seventh place, two points behind Hull City and five away from Arsenal, who occupy the final European spot, Everton gets back to work against Chelsea next Monday.