FA Cup

Morning Sports news

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:25:54 GMT

FA deny 'club versus country' row - First training session for Maradona - Hamilton and Hoy to go head-to-head

Scolari targets trophies

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:57:04 GMT

Luiz Felipe Scolari has promised to play strong teams in all four competitions as he chases glory with Chelsea.

Redknapp threatens boozy players

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:26:29 GMT

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has criticised four of his players for drinking after the FA Cup Final.

Sport (Morning) for May 19th, 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 05:21:03 GMT

150,000 Portsmouth fans gathered to celebrate the FA Cup win - Manchester United and Chelsea fly out to Moscow - Rangers play St Mirren

Portsmouth bring the Cup home

Sun, 18 May 2008 16:21:54 GMT

More than 100,000 people lined the streets to watch Portsmouth parade the FA Cup.

Thousands to watch Portsmouth parade

Sun, 18 May 2008 16:19:12 GMT

More than 100,000 people are expected to line the streets to watch Portsmouth parade the FA Cup.

Redknapp hopes fans will back him

Sun, 18 May 2008 11:48:27 GMT

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp believes he has finally won over the club's fans by winning the FA Cup.

Portsmouth win the FA Cup

Sat, 17 May 2008 22:47:37 GMT

Portsmouth have won the FA Cup, beating Cardiff City 1-0 in the final at Wembley with a first-half goal from Kanu.

Sport

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:28:15 GMT

Portsmouth win FA Cup - Play abandoned for the day at Lords - Carrick signs new Old Trafford deal

Fans flock to Wembley

Sat, 17 May 2008 14:01:34 GMT

Ninety-thousand football fans have flocked to a wet Wembley Stadium for the 2008 FA Cup final between Cardiff City and Portsmouth.

James and Campbell fit for Portsmouth

Sat, 17 May 2008 12:21:50 GMT

David James and Sol Campbell are both expected to play for Portsmouth in the FA Cup Final against Cardiff City.

David James

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:30:03 GMT

David James reflects on a mixed season for Portsmouth going in to tomorrow's FA Cup final with Cardiff.

Sylvain Distin

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:12:06 GMT

Sylvain Distin has been talking about Portsmouth's form and tomorrow's FA Cup final opponents Cardiff.

Sport (Evening) for April 6th, 2008

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:44:46 GMT

Cardiff through to final - Man Utd drop points - Hamilton comes 13th in Bahrain

Sport (Morning) for April 6th, 2008

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:39:43 GMT

Barnsley meet Cardiff in the FA Cup second semi-final - Man Utd look to go five points clear - Lewis Hamilton starts third in Bahrain

Mowbray challenges Baggies

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:25:31 GMT

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has reminded his players they can make history against Portsmouth in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Sportsfix is here! Who's your pick for the National?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:59:06 GMT

Get the best tips fo rthe biggest steeplechase in the world as We look forward to the Grand National. We also look ahead to the FA Cup.

Cardiff City delay loan repayment

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:21:39 GMT

FA Cup semi-finalists Cardiff City have managed to put off the repayment of millions of pounds in loans.

FA reconsider Cardiff's eligibility

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:06:42 GMT

Cardiff City may be allowed to play in the Uefa Cup despite the Football Association's insistence they would not be eligible.

FA Cup giantkillers meet

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:49:54 GMT

The giantkillers from either Barnsley or Cardiff City will represent the Championship in the FA Cup Final.

Grant concedes his job is under threat

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:41:13 GMT

Chelsea manager Avram Grant has admitted he could be sacked unless he wins the Premier League or European Cup this season.

Mowbray hails Championship clubs

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:43:33 GMT

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray believes this season's FA Cup giantkillings have proved the quality of the Championship has improved.

Fergie faces FA's wrath

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:48:59 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson may face an FA fine over comments about made about referee Martin Atkinson after his side's 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth.

Sport (Lunchtime) for March 9th, 2008

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:28:10 GMT

4 sides vying to join Portsmouth and Barnsley - Premier League preview - Michael Vaughan vows to boost his team's confidence

Manchester United draw 1-1 against Lyon

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:05:55 GMT

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United's late equaliser against Lyon could prove crucial.

Liverpool beats Inter Milan

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:00:48 GMT

Liverpool have championed over Inter Milan in their Champions League last 16 first leg clash at Anfield, by beating them 2-0.

Gallas avoids punishment

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:57:25 GMT

Arsenal captain William Gallas will not face any punishment for kicking Manchester United midfielder Nani off the ball at Old Trafford.

Torres defends rotation policy

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:47:26 GMT

Liverpool players are happy with the way Rafael Benitez makes regular changes to his team, according to Fernando Torres.

EPL - your daily dose from the best football league in the World

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:45:14 GMT

Premier League big boys are kept apart in the Cup. It's do or die for Rafa benitez and foreign fixtures get another booting from Blatter.

Bristol Rovers avoid the giants

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:51:37 GMT

Either Bristol Rovers or West Brom are on their way to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Sport (Morning) for February 18th, 2008

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:20:10 GMT

Pressure grows on Benitez - Real Madrid's Di Stefano honoured - Murray sets new goal

Sport (Morning) for February 17th, 2008

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:22:44 GMT

More pressure for Rafa Benitez - Four teams in FA cup fourth round - Manchester United hammer rivals Arsenal.

Liverpool dumped out of the FA Cup

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:25:47 GMT

Barnsley of the Championship have dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup at Anfield and booked a place in the quarter-finals.

Sport (Morning) for February 16th, 2008

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:16:14 GMT

Six ties in fifth FA round - Four Premier League clubs in FA action - John Terry comeback.

Man Utd and Arsenal clash in the cup

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:59:19 GMT

The Premier league's top two will face off in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Blades burst Sven's bubble

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:02:42 GMT

There are only six Premier League teams left in the FA Cup after Sheffield United beat Manchester City 2-1.

Ronaldo fires United into fifth round

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:00:47 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible goalscoring run continued as Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-1 in the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Derby put to the sword by Preston

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:19:01 GMT

Upsets were at a premium in the fourth round of the FA Cup with only Preston claiming a Premier League scalp.

They Havant disappointed!

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:11:53 GMT

Havant & Waterlooville have gone out of the FA Cup all guns blazing - leading twice against Premier League giants Liverpool.

Southgate relief as Boro progress

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:42:55 GMT

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has expressed relief at surviving a potential banana skin at Mansfield in the FA Cup fourth round.

Havant restore FA Cup magic

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:59:11 GMT

Havant & Waterlooville's exploits in the FA Cup have brought some magic back to the competition according to manager Shaun Gale.

Coventry and Oldham upset the odds

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:09:03 GMT

Championship side Coventry City grabbed four goals to boot Premier League Blackburn out of the FA Cup third round.

Kightly gets Wolves off the hook

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:40:09 GMT

Substitute Michael Kightly spared Wolves' blushes and prevent Cambridge from an FA Cup third-round shock at Molineux.

Cardiff ends Chasetown's dream

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:49:42 GMT

Chasetown's FA Cup dream has come to an end as Cardiff fought back from a goal down to book their place in the fourth round.

Villa face tough test

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:58:19 GMT

Aston Villa must be at their best if they are to end their Man Utd hoodoo in their FA Cup third round clash, insists Olof Mellberg.

Tributes for Sunderland hero Porterfield

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:01:09 GMT

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has paid tribute to the club's 1973 FA Cup Final hero Ian Porterfield, who has died at the age of 61.

Pizarro: 'Chelsea can topple Man United'

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:11:27 GMT

Chelsea summer signing Claudio Pizarro is confident Jose Mourinho's Blues can wrest the Premier League title back from Manchester United.

Chelsea win first new Wembley FA Cup Final

Sat, 19 May 2007 17:38:20 GMT

Didier Drogba has fired Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the first FA Cup Final at the new-look Wembley Stadium.

Rio: 'Man United are up for the FA Cup'

Fri, 18 May 2007 09:38:59 GMT

Rio Ferdinand has rubbished talk that the FA Cup Final means more to Chelsea now that Man United have won back the Premiership title.

Chelsea winger's FA Cup Final warning

Fri, 18 May 2007 09:33:21 GMT

Joe Cole is warning Manchester United ahead of the FA Cup Final that Chelsea perform best when the odds are stacked against them.

Fergie tips Ronaldo for the top

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:20:03 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson is tipping Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo to go on to establish himself as the best player in the world.

Another Wembley fiasco

Thu, 17 May 2007 10:25:48 GMT

Wembley is to launch an internal inquiry into the fiasco that has left 100s of executive club fans waiting for their FA Cup Final tickets.

Ronaldo hungry for more trophies

Wed, 16 May 2007 08:53:03 GMT

Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is hungry for more silverware having helped Man United wrest the title back from Chelsea's grasp.

FA Cup Final injury worries for Chelsea

Mon, 14 May 2007 08:38:00 GMT

Chelsea's problems are mounting ahead of the FA Cup Final after John Obi Mikel picked up an injury during the 1-1 draw with Everton.

Jose looks to win back title

Mon, 14 May 2007 08:29:27 GMT

Jose Mourinho has insisted that he will still be in charge when Chelsea look to reclaim their Premiership crown next season.

Double FA Cup Final blow for Man United

Fri, 11 May 2007 15:28:20 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has virtually abandoned hope of Manchester United skipper Gary Neville and Louis Saha being fit for the FA Cup Final.

'Gutted' Chelsea eye FA Cup lift

Fri, 11 May 2007 08:56:45 GMT

Chelsea's double Premiership and Champions League disappointment has left the squad feeling 'gutted' and desperate to lift the FA Cup.

Mourinho seeks double Final boost

Fri, 11 May 2007 08:37:18 GMT

Jose Mourinho hopes Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben will be fit to line up for Chelsea against Manchester United in the FA Cup Final.

Blues boss' ref rage

Thu, 10 May 2007 08:08:25 GMT

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he unburdened himself of a 'couple of things I had in my heart' when he confronted referee Graham Poll.

Chelsea guard of honour for Man United

Tue, 08 May 2007 08:36:45 GMT

England captain John Terry says he and his Chelsea team-mates are ready to give Manchester United a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge.

Ronaldo and Jose stoke up war of words

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:39:27 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo claims Jose Mourinho "doesn't know how to admit his own failures" after the Blues boss' controversial penalty comments.

Mourinho free to focus on quadruple bid

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:37:54 GMT

Jose Mourinho is free to focus on trying to guide Chelsea to an unprecedented quadruple after being told he won't be sacked in the summer.

Thrilling title race boosts Premiership

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:19:26 GMT

Frank Lampard believes that Manchester United's close title fight with Chelsea is good for the Premiership.

United upbeat after blunting Blades

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:45:30 GMT

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is upbeat about his Treble-chasers' chances of wresting the Premiership title back from Chelsea's grasp.

'Winning habit will conquer tiredness'

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:55:03 GMT

Ryan Giggs believes the winning habit will keep him and his Manchester United Treble-chasing team-mates from complaining of tiredness.

Rio fitness boost for United's Treble bid

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:09:08 GMT

Manchester United's Treble bid has received a boost after it was revealed Rio Ferdinand did not suffer major damage to his groin.

Ballack sets up dream FA Cup final

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:27:17 GMT

Michael Ballack scored in extra-time as Chelsea beat Blackburn 2-1 to set up an FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Teams hoping for a place at Wembley

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:13:07 GMT

The race to play in the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley has reached the semi-final stage.

FA: 'Wembley semis will pull in big crowds'

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:16:41 GMT

The FA is certain crowds will flock to Wembley when the FA Cup semi-finals are moved to the new-look stadium from next season.

Spurs cleared over Lampard fan punch

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:48:22 GMT

Spurs have been cleared of any blame after a fan aimed a punch at Frank Lampard after Chelsea's FA Cup sixth-round replay win at the Lane.

ITV to show FA Cup

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:16:30 GMT

ITV have won the rights to broadcast the FA Cup and England's home international football matches, it is reported.

Fergie plays down Treble hopes

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:34:34 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are unlikely to repeat their historic 1999 Treble this season.

Scholes: 'United are ready for Chelsea anytime'

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:05:31 GMT

Paul Scholes hopes Manchester United will have the title in the bag by the time they visit Chelsea for their rearranged Premiership clash.

FA to probe Lampard fan punch

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:34:54 GMT

The FA is to probe an incident in which a fan appeared to aim a punch at Frank Lampard after Chelsea won 2-1 at Spurs in the FA Cup.

Fergie's fury at Ronaldo 'stigma'

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:42:20 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has blasted those putting a stigma on Cristiano Ronaldo after the winger found himself at the centre of a penalty storm.

Warnock brands Southgate 'a disgrace'

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:01:11 GMT

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has branded Gareth Southgate "a disgrace" after the Middlesbrough manager fielded a weakened line-up.

Lampard won't walk out on Chelsea

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:44:57 GMT

Frank Lampard says he has no intention of walking out on Chelsea but has revealed his frustration at the slow progress of contract talks.

FA Cup semi-final draw

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:38:39 GMT

The Premiership's top two clubs could meet in the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley.

Jose denies swearing at referee

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:28:19 GMT

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has denied saying anything to offend referee Mike Riley during the 3-3 FA Cup sixth round draw with Spurs.