Fulham Football Club news.

Change of administration.

2008-06-04T20:06:00.000+01:00

David McNally, Managing Director of Fulham Football Club, has today commenced six months notice of termination of employment, and will meanwhile cease all his duties and responsibilities with immediate effect.

Pending the appointment of a new Managing Director, Mr McNally's responsibilities will be shared between a number of senior employees, under the day-to-day direction of Chris Bailey.

The Club would like to thank Mr McNally for his efforts and contributions over recent seasons, and wishes him every success in the future.

Source - Fulhamfc.com

Fulham in bid for Demichelis

2008-06-04T20:02:00.001+01:00

Argentinian midfielder Martin Demichelis could be set for a shock move from Bayern Munich to Fulham this summer after reports emerged that Roy Hodgson was set to make an offer for the midfielder.

Demichelis is one of Bayern Munich's most consistent performers; but big managerial changes at Bayern could have spelt the end for the Argentinian's spell in the Bundesliga.

Fulham are believed to be weighing up a £6 million offer for the versatile player who is capable of playing in both defence or midfield.

Source - http://www.eyefootball.com/news/6205/Demichelis-to-Fulham?/

New Home Kit revealed

2008-06-03T12:10:00.001+01:00

Sorry for not updating the blog I have been away in Zante for the last 10 days, I am back today and with that I bring news that the club has finally released pictures of the long awaited new home kit as before made by Nike and sponsored by LG but on the whole a nice kit, Comments please!

Daniel

Source - Fulhamfc.com

Friendly confirmed

2008-05-23T09:44:00.000+01:00

The Club can confirm that a pre-season friendly against Birmingham City will be played at St. Andrews on Saturday August 2.

Ticket prices for the match will confirmed on fulhamfc.com ahead of the game.

Wome to return!

2008-05-22T21:42:00.001+01:00

According to some reports Pierre Wome is keen on a return to the Premiership with Fulham among the names linked.

The Cameroon international is available on a free transfer after departing German giants Werder Bremen.

And the 29-year-old, who had a brief spell with Fulham in 2002, is thought to be on Roy Hodgson`s list to strengthen his team for the new season.

Source - http://fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=110382

Schwarzer signs!

2008-05-22T11:17:00.002+01:00

Fulham Football Club has announced the signing of Australian international goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on a two year deal that will see the player at the club until the summer of 2010.

The 35 year-old began his professional career at the age of 19 with Marconi Stallions, in the National Soccer League. After spells at Dynamo Dresden, FC Kaiserslautern and Bradford City, Schwarzer joined Middlesbrough in April 1997. He is considered a large contributor to the recent success of Middlesbrough and an important part of the team.

Schwarzer made his international debut against Canada in Edmonton in a 1994 World Cup qualifier and after numerous appearances for the Socceroos was instrumental in Australia's qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, in the play-off against Uruguay. After Uruguay won the first leg 1–0 in Montevideo, Australia won 1–0 in Sydney. Most recently, Schwarzer saved an 89th minute Shao Jiayi penalty against China in Australia's 0–0 draw in the 2010 World Cup qualifier in March 2008, continuing his fine record of stopping penalty kicks.

Source - Official Club Website fulhamfc.com

Goal of the season.

2008-05-22T00:12:00.001+01:00

The official club website are inviting people to vote for what they believe to be goal of the season.

You can chose from...

Kamara v Tottenham

Davies v Man City

Bullard v Aston Villa

Davies v Reading

Healy v Sunderland

Kamara v Man City

Bouazza v Man City

McBride v Everton

Nevland v Reading

Murphy v Portsmouth

To view all the goals and to vote visit

http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2008/May/GoaloftheSeason.aspx

Personally I would say Murphy's goal against Portsmouth this is what kept our dream alive and I think he needs all the credit for that.

Finnan to return.

2008-05-21T23:59:00.000+01:00

Press today have said today that fans favourite Steve Finnan is likely to be brought back by Roy.

Finnan lost his first team place at Liverpool this season after playing only 5 games since March.

The 32 year old now looks to have dropped further after Liverpool signed Degen. It has been heard Rafa will sell the Irish international for somewhere in the region of £million.

How dissapointing!

2008-05-21T23:49:00.002+01:00

Now I know it is off the topic of Fulham but I hope some of you will agree with me. It made me feel so happy when Ronaldo attempted to show off with his standing penalty.

It served him right to have it saved for being so arrogant. Its exactly like the World Cup all over again.

When he was interviewed after the match I couldn't help but think is this what football is about when you become so good, do you have to show off with fancy skills to stay at your best.

Overall a good game although as much as it hurts me to say Chelsea deserved to win, I would rather the cup came back to London then Manchester.

Competition time!

2008-05-20T22:21:00.000+01:00

I would like to welcome you all to this new blog I have created.

I have organised a competition for you all!

I have 2 x Aston Villa programs to give away (The game when out season changed with out victory over them)

If you would like to win one please comment on this post with the time you think the first goal will be scored in tomorrows Champions league final , Please also include your email address and I will contact you to arrange sending out your program.

Good Luck!

Fulham - Great escape video!

2008-05-20T21:48:00.001+01:00

Take a look.

Link - http://youtube.com/watch?v=copVfYSPmwA

Mc Bride to leave Fulham!

2008-05-20T20:39:00.000+01:00

Brian has recently considering a return to the States to play major league soccer.

The striker whose contract ends next month at Fulham, Captained Fulham and helped them survive in the premiership with victory away to Portsmouth.

The United States forward, who will turn 36 next month, has scored 32 goals in 140 league appearances for Fulham since he joined four years ago and has reportedly been offered a new one-year deal at Craven Cottage.

Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew are interested in signing McBride, who played for the latter in he inaugural season of the MLS in 1996.

Source - The Times

Brand new kit preview!

2008-05-20T20:21:00.000+01:00

A sneak preview of the new kit before its release on 2nd June

The new kit will be available to pre order from this date and it will be officially launched in the Club shop on July 15th, and will also be available from the online store.|

The shirts are made with Nike FIT performance fabrics and have been designed with a complete layering system to keep players comfortable in a variety of conditions. Feedback from the squad has been extremely positive and we are sure that it will be a big hit with the supporters. All will be revealed on June 2nd!

Source - Fulhamfc.com

Stockdale set for Fulham Move.

2008-05-19T21:04:00.001+01:00

22 year old Darlington keeper David Stockdale is set to join Fulham for a fee in the region of £500,000.

Stockdale who kept 20 clean sheets last season to push Darlington into the playoff finals where denied Promotion after loosing on penalties to an in form Rochdale at Wembley.

"The deals 95% agreed and it's good for Darlington as they're getting a decent deal out of it and good for me to develop my career."

"I`ve been to have a look round at Fulham and the goalkeepers there are just unbelievable so it will be a challenge to prove that I'm as good, but I'll fight for a place."

"You've got to set your sights high. Look at Joe Hart at Manchester City. He went there from Shrewsbury a few years ago and has established himself, so you never know."

Earlier it emerged that Roy was looking to make an offer for Man City goalkeeper Isaksson, and the club has yet to confirm who will leave and who will stay which they had revealed by now last season (17/05/2007) so we can expect this to be published any day.

Source - http://fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=109930

Fulham intrest for Isaksson

2008-05-19T14:07:00.003+01:00

It has appeared in the press today that Fulham reportedly want to keep Man City keeper Isaksson here in England.

Isaksson has had interest from Turkey after confirming he will be leaving City. Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is reportedly talking with the Keeper about a move to London.

All I would like to know is where will that leave Keller, I am more than happy with his performance last season and I don't think this is the sort of player Hodgson needs to replace.

Source - http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=93636

Sylvain Legwinski may retire!

2008-05-19T13:45:00.003+01:00

The ex Fulham and current Ipswich Town midfielder has admitted that retirement may be an option after he failed to sign a new contract keeping him at portman road. Another option was for him to return to his home country France to play.

The 34 year old started only 9 games last season and suffered from a metatarsal injury.

Legwinski told reporters "There are one or two clubs that might be interested in me or maybe it may be the time to retire from football"

Legwinski played 5 years at Fulham and was a key player in our first seasons in the premiership it would be a shame for him to retire from football so early. He worked magic at Fulham and I personally believe he can do for many years to come.

Source - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/7408143.stm

Johnny Haynes statue.

2008-05-19T10:19:00.001+01:00

After looking on the Fulham official message board I have seen many fans calling for our £20,000 prize money to be used to provide a Johnny Haynes statue.

This will keep Fulham ledgend Johnny in the hearts of every Fulham fan after his tragic death 3 years ago.

To add your name to the online petition follow the link below.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/Messageboard.aspx?mode=thread&TopicID=45620

or email johnnyhaynesstatueag@yahoo.co.uk

"Johnny Haynes, as one of the finest players of his era, was of constant interest to other football clubs, which contributed to the pressure which led to the demise of the

£20-per-week maximum wage applied to the game until 1961. Fulham chairman Tommy Trinder had boasted that Haynes was worth £100 a week, not expecting that the

£20 pay cap (equivalent to £1200 in 2005) would be abolished. When it was removed, Trinder paid up without complaint to make Haynes the first footballer to earn £100

per week. The Riversiders famously turned down an offer of £80,000 from AC Millan for "The Maestro" that would have been over double the record for a transfer at the time

and would have made Haynes the best paid player in the world" - Source - wikkipedia.

Pre-season game confirmed.

2008-05-18T08:03:00.001+01:00

Fulham's first confirmed pre-season game will involve a trip to Gillingham.

Having just missed out on a UEFA cup place via the fair play league Roy's white army will visit Priestfield on Tuesday 15th July.

08/09 Season Tickets available now.

2008-05-17T17:31:00.001+01:00

Available to buy now from the club website!

http://www.fulhamfc.com/Tickets/SeasonTickets.aspx

Adults from £299
Juniors from £155

Under 8's FREE

Be quick as prices will increase after June 12th.

And Portsmouth have done it!

2008-05-17T17:06:00.001+01:00

FA Cup Final minute by minute report courtesy of BBC Sport
Full Time Portsmouth 1 - Cardiff 0

MATCH STATS: AT A GLANCE

POSSESSION

49% 51%

Portsmouth Cardiff

Portsmouth

01 James
05 Johnson
23 Campbell
15 Distin
07 Hreidarsson
17 Utaka (69 Nugent )
30 Pedro Mendes (78 Diop )
06 Diarra
11 Muntari
19 Kranjcar
27 Kanu (87 Baros )

Substitutes

21 Ashdown,
08 Diop,
09 Baros,
10 Nugent,
16 Pamarot

Cardiff

01 Enckelman
02 McNaughton
12 Johnson
06 Loovens
03 Capaldi
16 Ledley
04 Rae (86 Sinclair )
10 McPhail
07 Whittingham (61 Ramsey )
11 Parry
36 Hasselbaink (70 Thompson )

Substitutes

13 Oakes,
05 Purse,
18 Sinclair,
20 Thompson,
30 Ramsey

Ref: Mike Dean
Att: 89874

90:00 (2:54)
Direct free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from right channel, resulting in open play. Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff) to centre, resulting in open play.

90:00 Booking

Foul by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) on Stephen McPhail (Cardiff). Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) booked for unsporting behaviour.

90:00 (1:32)
Foul by Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff) on Papa Bouba Diop (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

Correction - 90:00 (0:46)
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

90:00 (0:46)
Attacking throw-in by Roger Johnson (Cardiff).

89:44
Foul by Papa Bouba Diop (Portsmouth) on Stephen McPhail (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

89:28
Corner from right by-line taken short right-footed by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth).

88:43
Corner from right by-line taken short right-footed by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth).

88:29
Shot by Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff) drilled right-footed from right side of penalty area (12 yards), blocked by Sylvain Distin (Portsmouth).

87:21
Cross by Trevor Sinclair (Cardiff), resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

85:58
Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

85:58 Substitution

Portsmouth substitution: Nwankwo Kanu replaced by Milan Baros (tactical).

85:58 Substitution

Cardiff substitution: Gavin Rae replaced by Trevor Sinclair (tactical).

85:02
Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

84:17
Shot by Sylvain Distin (Portsmouth) left-footed from left side of penalty area (6 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

83:00
Defending throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

82:21
Foul by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) on Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

81:35
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

81:19
David Nugent (Portsmouth) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

80:27
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

79:38
Foul by Steven Thompson (Cardiff) on Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

79:25
Attacking throw-in by Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff).

78:10
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff) to centre, header by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

77:17 Substitution

Portsmouth substitution: Miguel Pedro Mendes replaced by Papa Bouba Diop (tactical).

77:10
Defending throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

75:49
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

75:11
Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

74:23
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

73:56
Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Joe Ledley (Cardiff) to centre, header by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.

Correction - 73:34
Foul by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) on Glenn Loovens (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

73:34
Foul by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) on Glenn Loovens (Cardiff). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

72:51
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

72:33
Shot by Joe Ledley (Cardiff) drilled left-footed from left channel (35 yards), over the bar.

72:00
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

71:42
Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

70:56
Shot by David Nugent (Portsmouth) volleyed right-footed from right side of penalty area (12 yards), save (tipped round post) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff). Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) to centre, drilled header by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.

69:45
Direct free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

69:45 Substitution

Foul by Gavin Rae (Cardiff) on David Nugent (Portsmouth). Cardiff substitution: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink replaced by Steven Thompson (tactical).

68:07
Attacking throw-in by Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff).

68:07 Substitution

Portsmouth substitution: John Utaka replaced by David Nugent (tactical).

Correction - 66:16
Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

66:16
Goal kick taken by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

65:54
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Cardiff) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Sylvain Distin (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

64:28
Foul by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) on Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from right channel, passed.

64:13
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

63:27
Foul by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) on Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

63:02
Defending throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

62:43
Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

62:02
Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

61:32
Attacking throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

60:53
Indirect free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

60:53 Substitution

Paul Parry (Cardiff) caught offside. Cardiff substitution: Peter Whittingham replaced by Aaron Ramsey (tactical).

60:19
Foul by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

60:06
Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

59:31
Defending throw-in by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Cardiff).

58:06
Foul by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

57:17
Attacking throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

56:05
Shot by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) drilled left-footed from right channel (30 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

55:32
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) to centre, save (punched) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

54:51
Foul by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) on Niko Kranjcar (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) from right channel, passed.

53:15
Direct free kick taken right-footed by Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

53:15 Booking

Foul by Niko Kranjcar (Portsmouth) on Peter Whittingham (Cardiff). Niko Kranjcar (Portsmouth) booked for unsporting behaviour.

52:16
Shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) left-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), blocked by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) to centre, save (punched) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

50:55
Foul by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) on Roger Johnson (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

49:39
Foul by John Utaka (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) from left wing, drilled header by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from right side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

48:33
Foul by Stephen McPhail (Cardiff) on Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth). Free kick crossed right-footed by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) from right wing, clearance by Roger Johnson (Cardiff).

47:53
Attacking throw-in by Niko Kranjcar (Portsmouth).

46:35
Foul by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) on Gavin Rae (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

45:44
Defending throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

45:25
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

Half Time

45:00 (0:02)
Free kick crossed left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) from right channel, clearance by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth). Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Joe Ledley (Cardiff) to centre, save (punched) by David James (Portsmouth). Handball by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

45:00 Booking

Foul by Sol Campbell (Portsmouth) on Roger Johnson (Cardiff). Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth) booked for dissent.

44:14
Foul by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

41:38
Handball by Miguel Pedro Mendes (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Stephen McPhail (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

40:39
Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

40:02
Defending throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

39:23
Cross by Paul Parry (Cardiff), shot by Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff) mishit right-footed from right side of penalty area (6 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

37:32
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) to centre, save (punched) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

36:18 GOAL - Nwankwo Kanu
Portsmouth 1 - Cardiff 0

Cross by John Utaka (Portsmouth), save (fumbled) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff). Goal by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) right-footed (low centre of goal) from right side of six-yard box (6 yards).Portsmouth 1-0 Cardiff. Assist (cross) by John Utaka (Portsmouth) from right side of penalty area.

35:23
Foul by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

34:39
Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

33:46
Shot by Miguel Pedro Mendes (Portsmouth) drilled right-footed from left channel (30 yards), save (caught) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

33:32
Cross by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), save (punched) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

33:00
Foul by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) on Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) from right channel, resulting in open play.

32:27
Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

32:13
Shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) drilled right-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed right.

30:53
Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

30:16
Foul by Gavin Rae (Cardiff) on Miguel Pedro Mendes (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Sylvain Distin (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

28:24
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

27:03
Foul by Niko Kranjcar (Portsmouth) on Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

26:06
Foul by John Utaka (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) from left wing, header by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

25:34
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

24:49
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

24:19
Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) to far post, resulting in ball out of play.

22:42
Foul by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) on Joe Ledley (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) from left wing, passed.

22:20
Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

21:56
Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

21:34
Shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) left-footed from left side of six-yard box (6 yards), hit post.

20:45
Foul by John Utaka (Portsmouth) on Tony Capaldi (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

18:56
Foul by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) on Stephen McPhail (Cardiff). Free kick crossed left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) from left channel, clearance by Sol Campbell (Portsmouth). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) to centre, save (caught) by David James (Portsmouth).

17:53
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

17:44
Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

16:38
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

15:50
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

15:41
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

15:03
Shot by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) drilled left-footed from right channel (30 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

13:54
Foul by Glenn Loovens (Cardiff) on Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth). Free kick crossed left-footed by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) from right wing, save (parried) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

13:45
Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

13:08
Shot by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) volleyed left-footed from right channel (20 yards), blocked by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Cardiff). Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

12:53
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

12:39
Shot by Paul Parry (Cardiff) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), save (blocked) by David James (Portsmouth).

12:00
Defending throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

11:16
Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth).

9:59
Foul by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) on Paul Parry (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Stephen McPhail (Cardiff) from own half, passed.

9:08
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

8:27
Foul by Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth) on Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Cardiff). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Roger Johnson (Cardiff) from own half, resulting in open play.

8:18
Cross by Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), resulting in open play.

6:47
Defending throw-in by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

6:31
Defending throw-in by Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff).

5:51
Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Joe Ledley (Cardiff) to far post, clearance by Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth).

5:26
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

5:03
Defending throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

3:33
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

1:09
Attacking throw-in by Tony Capaldi (Cardiff).

0:09
Foul by Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) on Lassana Diarra (Portsmouth). Free kick drilled left-footed by Sulley Muntari (Portsmouth) from right channel (35 yards), save (caught) by Peter Enckelman (Cardiff).

The road to Wembley

2008-05-17T14:15:00.001+01:00

So the day is here Cup Final day, Both teams battled incredibly hard to get this far and it is a shame one will go home empty handed. Portsmouth go into the match as favourites at 8/11 but considering their recent form this could well be an even match. Cardiff go into the game at odds of 4/1 and a draw is 5/2.

Kick off is at 3pm live on BBC1.

Who will win, Cast your vote on our poll!

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Official Sponsor

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7393770.stm

BBC Sport

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/

Official Portsmouth FC Website

http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk

Official Cardiff FC Website

Fair Play UEFA Cup place awarded to City!

2008-05-17T11:27:00.003+01:00

Unfortunately, The premier league fair play UEFA cup spot has been awarded to Manchester City, However Fulham fans topped the Premier League's Behaviour of the Public Fair Play Table.

The table, compiled from marks awarded by The Premier League Match Delegates for verbal support in acceptable form and recognition of outstanding play by opponents, shows Fulham supporters in first place with a total of 319 points.

The club will now receive £20,000 for a good cause initiative which will benefit the supporters.