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Friday 16 May 2008
10:44 - Routes to final - SKYSPORTS.COM
Few if any, would have predicted the participants but we look at how Portsmouth and Cardiff got to Wembley.

10:21 - Portsmouth v Cardiff - BBC
Team news and big match stats ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.

10:15 - Distin wary of underdogs threat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin is firmly on his guard against an FA Cup final upset against Cardiff having played his part in a similar one.Back in 2000 Distin was part of Ligue 2 side Gueugnon who claimed a shock 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the French League Cup final.

10:09 - Distin Warns Of Underdog Threat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin is wary of Cardiff ahead of the FA Cup final.

10:00 - Ramsey set for the top - Jones - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff boss Dave Jones insists starlet Aaron Ramsey would not look out of place alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is already known to have enquired about the 17-year-old midfielder and Liverpool and Chelsea are among a host of other Premier League clubs reported to be interested.

09:51 - Distin wary of underdogs threat - TEAMTALK.COM
Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin is firmly on his guard against an FA Cup final upset against Cardiff having played his part in a similar one.

09:23 - Ramsey set for the top - Jones - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff boss Dave Jones insists starlet Aaron Ramsey would not look out of place alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

09:13 - Fowler dreams of Cup 'fairytale' - BBC
Robbie Fowler admits ending a season of personal agony by scoring an FA Cup final winner for Cardiff City would be 'Roy of the Rovers' stuff.

09:09 - Distin Warns Of Underdog Threat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin is wary of Cardiff ahead of the FA Cup final.

Thursday 15 May 2008
20:16 - Ledley coy on Cardiff future - SKYSPORTS.COM
Highly-rated Cardiff winger Joe Ledley insists his future with the Bluebirds is in the club's hands.

19:07 - Cups and downs - SKYSPORTS.COM
Martin Tyler reveals FA Cup records that have been set, broken and are set to be broken ahead of the final.

19:00 - Ledley: City will decide my future - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Highly-rated winger Joe Ledley insists it is Cardiff City who will decide if the FA Cup final is his last game for the club.It may be one of the club's other players, 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey, who has been hogging the headlines of late but he is not the only Bluebirds player attracting interest.

18:28 - Ledley: City will decide my future - TEAMTALK.COM
Highly-rated winger Joe Ledley insists it is Cardiff City who will decide if the FA Cup final is his last game for the club.

18:16 - Time to play up - SKYSPORTS.COM
Andy Gray says the pressure will be all on Pompey, as he previews the FA Cup final.

17:25 - Cardiff's Johnson Pompey warning - BBC
Cardiff City defender Roger Johnson insists Portsmouth are 'there for the taking' in Saturday's FA Cup final.

12:33 - Bus tour plan if City win FA Cup - BBC
Cardiff City fans will be able to watch their team parade in an open-top bus if they win the FA Cup.

11:25 - Harry hails top City trader - BBC
Redknapp says FA Cup rival Jones is football's real wheeler-dealer

11:17 - FA Cup - Redknapp to quit? - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is being tipped to quit football after his side's FA Cup final against Cardiff.

11:06 - Premier League - Redknapp to quit? - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is being tipped to quit football after his side's FA Cup final against Cardiff.

10:45 - Ridsdale welcomes Cardiff cup cheer - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale reckons the FA Cup final against Portsmouth will help make up for the "most stressful" period of his career.The 56-year-old has never been far from controversy, not least during his time at Leeds, where he remains a scapegoat for their financial troubles and slide down the football pyramid.

10:39 - Parry ready for Wembley date - FOOTBALL.CO.UK
Cardiff City forward Paul Parry is delighted to be back to full fitness and in contention for a place in the Bluebirds side for the FA Cup final against Portsmouth this weekend. The 27-year-ol...

09:44 - Ridsdale welcomes Cardiff cup cheer - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale reckons the FA Cup final against Portsmouth will help make up for the "most stressful" period of his career.

09:32 - Loovens loving his FA Cup chance - BBC
Glenn Loovens insists inspiring Cardiff City to FA Cup glory will mean more to him than his UEFA Cup winners medal.

09:24 - City go from despair to Wembley - BBC
Cardiff City fan Phillip Nifield gives us his take on one of the most memorable seasons for the Bluebirds ever.

06:43 - Old-style FA Cup final for romantics to revel in - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Portsmouth meet Cardiff City at Wembley on Saturday (3 p.m.) in a final the FA Cup has been crying out for even if the absence of familiar names may prove the competition's lack of appeal for the big clubs.

Wednesday 14 May 2008
18:45 - Parry feared end of cup final dream - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff winger Paul Parry admits he feared there was "every chance" his dream of playing at Wembley had passed him by.A hamstring injury just days before the FA Cup semi-final with Barnsley consigned him to the stands at the national stadium and Parry revealed it felt like his "world was coming to an end".

18:17 - Parry feared end of cup final dream - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff winger Paul Parry admits he feared there was "every chance" his dream of playing at Wembley had passed him by.

17:30 - Gunter: No regrets at Spurs switch - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Chris Gunter will be at Wembley on Saturday to cheer on his former Cardiff team-mates knowing it could have been him playing at Wembley.The Tottenham defender, a £3.5million buy from City in January, has seen the club he left stun the football world by reaching their first final since 1927.

17:08 - Gunter: No regrets at Spurs switch - TEAMTALK.COM
Chris Gunter will be at Wembley on Saturday to cheer on his former Cardiff team-mates knowing it could have been him playing at Wembley.

14:21 - Fan sweating on £58,000 cup bet - BBC
A postman is hoping Cardiff City deliver at Wembley - so he can collect a £58,000 winning bet.

11:21 - Son of 1927 hero backs Bluebirds - BBC
Peter Curtis, son of one of the 1927 cup-winning Cardiff team, is confident the Bluebirds will beat Portsmouth.

10:15 - Fowler promises honest assessment - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff's Robbie Fowler says he will not do himself an "injustice" by playing in Saturday's FA Cup final against Portsmouth if he is not ready.Bluebirds boss Dave Jones has given Fowler, who has been sidelined since December with a hip injury, until Thursday to prove he is fit to face Pompey at Wembley.

09:20 - Fowler promises honest assessment - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff's Robbie Fowler says he will not do himself an "injustice" by playing in Saturday's FA Cup final against Portsmouth if he is not ready.

08:55 - Redknapp hails wonderkid Ramsey - BBC
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is sure Cardiff City teenage wonderkid Aaron Ramsey is destined for the Premier League's top four.

Tuesday 13 May 2008
21:01 - Portsmouth v Cardiff - BBC
Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.

20:02 - Ledley out to seize rare Cup shot - BBC
Joe Ledley acknowledges that, even at the age of 21, Saturday could be his only chance of FA Cup glory.

19:15 - Rae hoping for double cup joy - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Gavin Rae will this week prepare for the biggest game of his career with his fingers crossed for a Cardiff and Rangers cup double.The 30-year-old swapped one blue shirt for another in June last year and he admits the chance to play in an FA Cup final has come as an unexpected bonus.

18:27 - Rae hoping for double cup joy - TEAMTALK.COM
Gavin Rae will this week prepare for the biggest game of his career with his fingers crossed for a Cardiff and Rangers cup double.

15:15 - Robins annouce pre-season plans - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Swindon Town will play FA Cup finalists Portsmouth and Cardiff City as part of their preparations for next season.The Robins will host Portsmouth on Friday July 18 and Cardiff 11 days later as manager Maurice Malpas finalises his plans for his first full season in charge at the County Ground.

14:46 - Robins annouce pre-season plans - TEAMTALK.COM
Swindon Town will play FA Cup finalists Portsmouth and Cardiff City as part of their preparations for next season.

13:27 - Gunter's FA Cup team guide - BBC
Wales and Spurs defender Chris Gunter compares the Cardiff and Portsmouth squads

12:16 - FA Cup - Jones waits on Fowler - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Cardiff boss Dave Jones expects Robbie Fowler to be "honest and truthful" in assessing his fitness ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.

11:50 - FA Cup - Jones wants Fowler honesty over fitness - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Cardiff boss Dave Jones expects Robbie Fowler to be "honest and truthful" in assessing his fitness ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.

09:00 - Jones demands Fowler honesty - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff boss Dave Jones expects Robbie Fowler to be "honest and truthful" in assessing his fitness ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.Fowler has until Thursday to prove he is fit to face Portsmouth at Wembley after recovering from a hip problem.

08:27 - Jones demands Fowler honesty - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff boss Dave Jones expects Robbie Fowler to be "honest and truthful" in assessing his fitness ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.

08:13 - Parry aiming for Wales comeback - BBC
Paul Parry hopes to cap his FA Cup final appearance with recall to John Toshack's Wales squad.

07:52 - Cardiff saviours - BBC
How Dave Jones & Peter Ridsdale have changed the FA Cup finalists' fortunes

01:09 - Fowler In Final Fitness Fight - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff manager Dave Jones has given Robbie Fowler until Thursday to prove his fitness.

Monday 12 May 2008
21:15 - Fowler faces fitness race for final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff manager Dave Jones has given Robbie Fowler until Thursday to prove he is fit to face Portsmouth in the FA Cup final.A hip problem, which required surgery in the United States, has prevented the 33-year-old from playing in 2008, although the striker is now tantalisingly close to a return to action.

21:09 - Fowler In Final Fitness Fight - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff manager Dave Jones has given Robbie Fowler until Thursday to prove his fitness.

19:42 - Fowler given fitness deadline - SKYSPORTS.COM
Cardiff boss Dave Jones has given Robbie Fowler until Thursday to prove he is fit to play in the FA Cup final.

19:09 - Fowler In Final Fitness Fight - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff manager Dave Jones has given Robbie Fowler until Thursday to prove his fitness.

18:43 - Fowler faces fitness race for final - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff manager Dave Jones has given Robbie Fowler until Thursday to prove he is fit to face Portsmouth in the FA Cup final.

17:26 - I'd stay at Cardiff - Hasselbaink - BBC
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink hopes the FA Cup Final will not be his last Cardiff City game and wants to end his career at Ninian Park.

16:00 - Local hero relishing cup final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Joe Ledley admits Cardiff's FA Cup final with Portsmouth will mean that extra bit more to him after watching the Bluebirds as a youngster.The Fairwater-born midfielder booked City's spot in the final with a spectacular winner against Championship rivals Barnsley in the semi-finals.

15:20 - Local hero relishing cup final - TEAMTALK.COM
Joe Ledley admits Cardiff's FA Cup final with Portsmouth will mean that extra bit more to him after watching the Bluebirds as a youngster.

14:08 - Fowler set for FA Cup final place - BBC
Robbie Fowler is set to be in Cardiff City's FA Cup final squad, but will not start against Portsmouth.

Sunday 11 May 2008
21:03 - Rams accept bid for Earnshaw - SKYSPORTS.COM
Derby have accepted a bid from an unnamed club for out-of-favour striker Rob Earnshaw.

Saturday 10 May 2008
14:30 - Bluebirds eyeing cup final edge - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff are looking to state-of-the-art technology in a bid to give them an advantage in the FA Cup final against Portsmouth on May 17.The Bluebirds will be wearing dry land tops and half-tights, similar to the ones that have recently revolutionised swimming, under their kit in an attempt to enhance their performance.

13:09 - Bluebirds eyeing cup final edge - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff are looking to state-of-the-art technology in a bid to give them an advantage in the FA Cup final against Portsmouth on May 17.

Friday 09 May 2008
21:16 - Bellamy to train with Bluebirds - SKYSPORTS.COM
Craig Bellamy will train with Cardiff in a bid to regain full fitness ahead of Wales' summer internationals.

19:30 - Bellamy to train with Bluebirds - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
West Ham striker Craig Bellamy will spend next week training with Cardiff in a bid to regain full fitness in time for Wales' summer friendlies.An abdominal injury has limited Bellamy to just eight West Ham starts all season and he has not played since coming off the bench against Wigan on February 2.

19:05 - Bellamy to train with Bluebirds - TEAMTALK.COM
West Ham striker Craig Bellamy will spend next week training with Cardiff in a bid to regain full fitness in time for Wales' summer friendlies.

17:15 - Rodrigues' deja vu Cardiff dream - BBC
"I am living proof that miracles do happen in the FA Cup"

11:57 - Championship - Fowler to extend Bluebirds stay - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Robbie Fowler looks set to extend his stay at Cardiff for another season after his representative admitted that is the most likely scenario.

Thursday 08 May 2008
19:45 - Fowler set to stay with Bluebirds - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Robbie Fowler looks set to extend his stay at Cardiff for another season after his representative admitted that is the most likely scenario.The Bluebirds have the option to extend Fowler's contract by a further season, but the former Liverpool forward has spent much of the campaign injured on the sidelines.

18:00 - Fowler set to stay with Bluebirds - TEAMTALK.COM
Robbie Fowler looks set to extend his stay at Cardiff for another season after his representative admitted that is the most likely scenario.

17:58 - Thompson tribute to Cardiff pair - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff striker Steve Thompson has welcomed Gavin Rae and Kevin McNaughton's call-up to the Scotland squad - even if he failed to make the cut.

14:31 - Enckelman seeks City stay - FOOTBALL.CO.UK
Goalkeeper Peter Enckelman is hoping to turn his loan stay at Cardiff City into a more permanent arrangement in the summer. The 31-year-old Finland international has impressed after moving fro...

14:31 - Ledley hails brilliant Cup chance - BBC
Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley says they have a brilliant opportunity to make their mark in the FA Cup final.

08:31 - FA Cup - James fit for final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has declared himself fit to play in the FA Cup final against Cardiff City.

Wednesday 07 May 2008
23:07 - FA Cup - James fit for final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has declared himself fit to play in the FA Cup final against Cardiff City.

22:53 - FA Cup - James fit for final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has declared himself fit to play in the FA Cup final against Cardiff City.

22:20 - Championship - Enckelman wants to stay at Cardiff - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Blackburn keeper Peter Enckelman has hinted at a permanent move to Cardiff after impressing since moving to City on loan in January.

19:58 - FA Cup - James fit for final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has declared himself fit to play in the FA Cup final against Cardiff City.

18:15 - Jones: Jimmy rumours unfounded - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Boss Dave Jones insists suggestions the FA Cup final is set to be Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink's last game for Cardiff are unfounded.Reports have claimed the Dutchman will leave Ninian Park after the Wembley clash with Portsmouth on May 17 and could even hang up his boots.

17:31 - Jones: Jimmy rumours unfounded - TEAMTALK.COM
Boss Dave Jones insists suggestions the FA Cup final is set to be Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink's last game for Cardiff are unfounded.

17:17 - Championship - Enckelman wants to stay at Cardiff - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Blackburn keeper Peter Enckelman has hinted at a permanent move to Cardiff after impressing since moving to City on loan in January.

17:15 - James 'fit' for Wembley final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James believes he has won the race to be fit for the FA Cup final.The England stopper on Wednesday had a scan on his injured calf which he claims was "clear", freeing him up for the Wembley showcase against Cardiff on May 17.

17:05 - FA Cup - James fit for final - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has declared himself fit to play in the FA Cup final against Cardiff City.

16:30 - Enckelman keen on Bluebirds switch - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Forgotten Blackburn keeper Peter Enckelman has hinted at a permanent move to Cardiff after impressing since moving to City on loan in January.The former Aston Villa stopper, 31, has enjoyed an upturn in fortunes during his time in Wales after finding first-team action elusive following his switch to Ewood Park in January 2004.

15:06 - Enckelman keen on Bluebirds switch - TEAMTALK.COM
Forgotten Blackburn keeper Peter Enckelman has hinted at a permanent move to Cardiff after impressing since moving to City on loan in January.

14:05 - Wembley trip thrills Redknapp - BBC
Harry Redknapp says leading his side out at Wembley in the FA Cup final will be his proudest moment as Portsmouth manager.

12:42 - McNaughton & Rae in for Scotland - BBC
Ross McCormack, Steven Whittaker, Kevin Thomson and James Morrison are in the Scotland squad to face the Czech Republic.

10:45 - Cardiff undecided on Hasselbaink - BBC
Dave Jones says there is no basis to media reports that Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink will leave Cardiff in the summer.

Tuesday 06 May 2008
17:13 - FA Cup - Fowler sets sights on Wembley - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Cardiff's veteran hitman Robbie Fowler believes he has a chance of being fit for the FA Cup final.

17:05 - FA Cup - Fowler sets sights on Wembley - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Cardiff's veteran hitman Robbie Fowler believes he has a good chance of being fit for the FA Cup final.

16:45 - McPhail: Purse is still the one - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Stephen McPhail insists Darren Purse is still the "main man" at Cardiff even though he is expected to lead them out in the FA Cup final.The Republic of Ireland international has skippered the Bluebirds for much of the campaign with the performances of Roger Johnson and Glenn Loovens keeping club captain Purse on the bench and vice-captain Riccardo Scimeca only recently returning from injury.

15:25 - McPhail: Purse is still the one - TEAMTALK.COM
Stephen McPhail insists Darren Purse is still the "main man" at Cardiff even though he is expected to lead them out in the FA Cup final.

14:45 - Fowler: FA Cup final a bonus - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Cardiff striker Robbie Fowler believes the FA Cup final will help make up for the disappointment of failing to get promotion this season.The Bluebirds were forced to settle for another season of mid-table mediocrity in the Championship after their league campaign was overshadowed by a remarkable run to Wembley.

13:16 - Fowler: FA Cup final a bonus - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff striker Robbie Fowler believes the FA Cup final will help make up for the disappointment of failing to get promotion this season.

09:09 - Cunningham Doesn't Want To Lose Millennium Magic - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Former Wales international Keiron Cunningham is urging the Rugby Football League not to turn their back on Cardiff.

06:09 - Cunningham Doesn't Want To Lose Millennium Magic - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Former Wales international Keiron Cunningham is urging the Rugby Football League not to turn their back on Cardiff.

Monday 05 May 2008
14:15 - Pompey attack concerns Harry - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Harry Redknapp admits that he is not sure how Portsmouth will shape up in the FA Cup final without the cup-tied Jermain Defoe.The Pompey boss was left to reflect upon his decision to change formation in the 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough in an effort to get striker Milan Baros up to speed ahead of the Wembley showpiece against Cardiff.

12:32 - Fowler in Cup final fitness race - BBC
Cardiff manager Dave Jones says Robbie Fowler has 10 days to prove his fitness for a place in the FA Cup final squad.

Sunday 04 May 2008
20:37 - Jones happy with Wembley warm up - TEAMTALK.COM
Cardiff boss Dave Jones was thrilled to see his side warm up for the FA Cup final with a convincing win over their semi-final victims Barnsley.

19:38 - Jones happy with final prep - SKYSPORTS.COM
Dave Jones was delighted after his side claimed victory over Barnsley ahead of the forthcoming FA Cup final.

18:02 - Championship round-up - SKYSPORTS.COM
Stoke joined West Brom in the Premier League as Leicester were relegated, and Palace and Watford made the play-offs.

18:00 - Tykes tamed again by Bluebirds - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Goals from Paul Parry, Kevin McNaughton and Joe Ledley gave Cardiff the perfect preperation for the FA Cup final with a 3-0 win over Barnsley.The Bluebirds dominated throughout and were well worth the victory over their FA Cup semi-final victims which ended City's three game winless run.

17:15 - Cardiff 3-0 Barnsley - ESPN
Cardiff 3-0 Barnsley




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