Big names in action in Paulista

The Campeonato Paulista continues this week, with Palmeiras and Santos both aiming to go top of the table.

The duo take on lower-ranked opposition on Wednesday, while leaders Sao Paulo and second-placed Corinthians play on Thursday.Palmeiras will be hoping to go top of the table when they take on struggling Linense on Wednesday.Managed by former Brazil and Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, third-placed Palmeiras lost ground on the leaders after a 1-1 draw with Sao Caetano on Sunday.They are now two points off Sao Paulo and Corinthians after drawing three of their last five games.They do boast the league’s tightest defence however, conceding just six goals.Palmeiras topped the table early in the season and a win against 17th-placed Linense would return them to the head of the standings.Meanwhile, fourth-placed Santos also have the chance to move to the head of the table on Wednesday when they take on Mogi Mirim.The reigning champions also lost ground after a surprise 2-1 defeat to Bragantino on Saturday, ending a three-match winning run.Santos lead the scoring charts with 31 goals, with 10 coming from former Manchester City player Elano.Santos can move to the top of the table if they beat eleventh-placed Mogi Mirim, but only if they win by three goals or more and Palmeiras fail to win.Current leaders Sao Paulo face eighth placed Paulista on Thursday, looking to extend a four-match winning run.The run has seen them move up the league and they are now top by virtue of goals scored.Second-placed Corinthians are level on points with Sao Paulo and host seventh-placed Oeste.Corinthians are the most succesful side in the Campeonato Paulista, having won the title on 26 occasions.

Tue 22 March, 2011

Big names in action in Paulista

The Campeonato Paulista continues this week, with Palmeiras and Santos both aiming to go top of the table.

The duo take on lower-ranked opposition on Wednesday, while leaders Sao Paulo and second-placed Corinthians play on Thursday.Palmeiras will be hoping to go top of the table when they take on struggling Linense on Wednesday.Managed by former Brazil and Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, third-placed Palmeiras lost ground on the leaders after a 1-1 draw with Sao Caetano on Sunday.They are now two points off Sao Paulo and Corinthians after drawing three of their last five games.They do boast the league’s tightest defence however, conceding just six goals.Palmeiras topped the table early in the season and a win against 17th-placed Linense would return them to the head of the standings.Meanwhile, fourth-placed Santos also have the chance to move to the head of the table on Wednesday when they take on Mogi Mirim.The reigning champions also lost ground after a surprise 2-1 defeat to Bragantino on Saturday, ending a three-match winning run.Santos lead the scoring charts with 31 goals, with 10 coming from former Manchester City player Elano.Santos can move to the top of the table if they beat eleventh-placed Mogi Mirim, but only if they win by three goals or more and Palmeiras fail to win.Current leaders Sao Paulo face eighth placed Paulista on Thursday, looking to extend a four-match winning run.The run has seen them move up the league and they are now top by virtue of goals scored.Second-placed Corinthians are level on points with Sao Paulo and host seventh-placed Oeste.Corinthians are the most succesful side in the Campeonato Paulista, having won the title on 26 occasions.

Tue 22 March, 2011

Osieck names strong Socceroos squad

Five Premier League players have been named in Australia’s squad for next month’s Asian Cup in Qatar.

Everton’s Tim Cahill, goalkeepers Mark Schwarzer (Fulham) and Brad Jones (Liverpool), Blackburn’s Brett Emerton and David Carney (Blackpool) have been named in Socceroos coach Holger Osieck’s squad.

The 23-man squad also includes Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill from Galatasaray in Turkey and AFC footballer of the year Sasa Ognevenovski.

The English Championship is also well represented with Leeds United midfielder Neil Kilkenny receiving his first call-up since the World Cup qualifier against China in 2008.

Middlesborough striker Scott McDonald and Hull City midfielder Richard Garcia are also included but Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has surprisingly been omitted despite a strong showing and a penalty save in Australia’s recent 2-1 friendly victory over Poland in Krakow.

A-League stars Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) and Brisbane Roar skipper Matt McKay were two of four Australian-based players in Osieck’s squad, the others being established Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina and Wellington Phoenix defender Jade North.

The Socceroos will assemble for a pre-tournament training camp in Dubai from Monday January 3, which will include a friendly clash against the United Arab Emirates, ahead of flying to Doha the following Thursday.

The Socceroos’ opening Group C match against India is on Monday, January 10.

Tue 28 December, 2010

Osieck names strong Socceroos squad

Five Premier League players have been named in Australia’s squad for next month’s Asian Cup in Qatar.

Everton’s Tim Cahill, goalkeepers Mark Schwarzer (Fulham) and Brad Jones (Liverpool), Blackburn’s Brett Emerton and David Carney (Blackpool) have been named in Socceroos coach Holger Osieck’s squad.

The 23-man squad also includes Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill from Galatasaray in Turkey and AFC footballer of the year Sasa Ognevenovski.

The English Championship is also well represented with Leeds United midfielder Neil Kilkenny receiving his first call-up since the World Cup qualifier against China in 2008.

Middlesborough striker Scott McDonald and Hull City midfielder Richard Garcia are also included but Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has surprisingly been omitted despite a strong showing and a penalty save in Australia’s recent 2-1 friendly victory over Poland in Krakow.

A-League stars Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) and Brisbane Roar skipper Matt McKay were two of four Australian-based players in Osieck’s squad, the others being established Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina and Wellington Phoenix defender Jade North.

The Socceroos will assemble for a pre-tournament training camp in Dubai from Monday January 3, which will include a friendly clash against the United Arab Emirates, ahead of flying to Doha the following Thursday.

The Socceroos’ opening Group C match against India is on Monday, January 10.

Tue 28 December, 2010

X Factor Final Weekend Starts Tomorrow: Huge Names Confirmed

no comments by Ticket Guru on December 10th, 2010

The final weekend of this year’s X Factor competition will begin tomorrow.

Jenny Thompson Names 13 Premier League Players Who She Has Slept With: Who Has Bedded Hooker?

PLAYERS from 10 Premier League clubs were quaking in their boots last night as Wayne Rooney’s Hooker was set to name other stars she has bedded.

Jenny Thompson, 21, pocketed

Fabio Capello Names England Squad for Euro 2012 Qualifiers: Spurs Duo Picked

13 comments by Mr Neutral on August 30th, 2010

Italian selects his 24 for upcoming matches with Bulgaria and Switzerland challenges.