tmonkey Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 As always, 15.00 kick off, BBC1 (today). Although its novel not to see the big boys in the final yet again on the one hand, on the other its a bit of a shame because there are no top players on show and due to these being two relatively small clubs competing for the cup, imo there isnt that much interest amongst normal folk about this game (if this wasnt a Cup Final, who would want to watch this game? etc etc). Hope Cardiff win, dont want yet another mid table Premiership side able to intice new players with the lure of European football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Should be a good game, hopefully it won't be as bad as last year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threelegs Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I think that it is great that 2 smaller teams are in it. I havent watched the final for a few years. But i`ll definetly be watching it tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Recent FA Cup performance Portsmouth - Defeated three Championship clubs in Ipswich, Plymouth and Preston, at the outset of this march to the arch. Then knocked out Manchester United, with a Sulley Ali Muntari penalty, 12 minutes from time. They played second fiddle to West Bromwich Albion for long periods of the semi-final on 5 April, but went through courtesy of a 54th minute goal from former West Brom striker Nwankwo Kanu. Cardiff - Knocked out non-league Chasetown, League Two Hereford, Championship rivals Wolves and Premier League Middlesbrough, in this cup run before the semi-final triumph over fellow Championship side Barnsley. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7393770.stm Cardiff's run to the final is wholly unimpressive (Boro are s***). Why dont we ever get an easy run like this? We always seem to get the Premiership contenders or Champions at some stage. On paper, this will be an easy victory for Pompey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Recent FA Cup performance Portsmouth - Defeated three Championship clubs in Ipswich, Plymouth and Preston, at the outset of this march to the arch. Then knocked out Manchester United, with a Sulley Ali Muntari penalty, 12 minutes from time. They played second fiddle to West Bromwich Albion for long periods of the semi-final on 5 April, but went through courtesy of a 54th minute goal from former West Brom striker Nwankwo Kanu. Cardiff - Knocked out non-league Chasetown, League Two Hereford, Championship rivals Wolves and Premier League Middlesbrough, in this cup run before the semi-final triumph over fellow Championship side Barnsley. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7393770.stm Cardiff's run to the final is wholly unimpressive (Boro are s***). Why dont we ever get an easy run like this? We always seem to get the Premiership contenders or Champions at some stage. On paper, this will be an easy victory for Pompey. 1997? 1998? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Recent FA Cup performance Portsmouth - Defeated three Championship clubs in Ipswich, Plymouth and Preston, at the outset of this march to the arch. Then knocked out Manchester United, with a Sulley Ali Muntari penalty, 12 minutes from time. They played second fiddle to West Bromwich Albion for long periods of the semi-final on 5 April, but went through courtesy of a 54th minute goal from former West Brom striker Nwankwo Kanu. Cardiff - Knocked out non-league Chasetown, League Two Hereford, Championship rivals Wolves and Premier League Middlesbrough, in this cup run before the semi-final triumph over fellow Championship side Barnsley. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7393770.stm Cardiff's run to the final is wholly unimpressive (Boro are s***). Why dont we ever get an easy run like this? We always seem to get the Premiership contenders or Champions at some stage. On paper, this will be an easy victory for Pompey. 1997? 1998? By run, I also mean the final. In both cases, we came up against the Champions or contenders in the Final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Recent FA Cup performance Portsmouth - Defeated three Championship clubs in Ipswich, Plymouth and Preston, at the outset of this march to the arch. Then knocked out Manchester United, with a Sulley Ali Muntari penalty, 12 minutes from time. They played second fiddle to West Bromwich Albion for long periods of the semi-final on 5 April, but went through courtesy of a 54th minute goal from former West Brom striker Nwankwo Kanu. Cardiff - Knocked out non-league Chasetown, League Two Hereford, Championship rivals Wolves and Premier League Middlesbrough, in this cup run before the semi-final triumph over fellow Championship side Barnsley. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7393770.stm Cardiff's run to the final is wholly unimpressive (Boro are s***). Why dont we ever get an easy run like this? We always seem to get the Premiership contenders or Champions at some stage. On paper, this will be an easy victory for Pompey. 1997? 1998? By run, I also mean the final. In both cases, we came up against the Champions or contenders in the Final. Ok, fair point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 This final is all about David James - self-inflicted heartbreak in two finals plus many other big game failures. A big chance for some major redemption today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cardiff to win 1-0. Well probably not, but Portsmouth won't find it easy to raise their game after the way they've been coasting through the last few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cardiff's cup run. .....In Lego. It certainly doesn't get any better than this. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7404816.stm 2-1 Pompey btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Should be a good game, hopefully it won't be as bad as last year What a awful and boring game that was. Real shame for the first time back at Wembley. I'd like to see Pompey win today, but as long as it's exciting and goal filled it'll do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cardiff's cup run. .....In Lego. It certainly doesn't get any better than this. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7404816.stm 2-1 Pompey btw Skills. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Can't see Pompey losing this one. Which is why I'll bet on Cardiff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Without Defoe, they haven't got a great deal of potency up top. Kanu is not much of a goalscorer and Baros hasn't had a good game since Euro 2004. Might take a Krankjar special or a surging run from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Feel free to snip this if clips aren't allowed Part 1: Part 2: Hasselbaink's dummy at the end of the first clip is superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Don't mind who wins it, just as long as it's a good, open game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShearMagic Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Pompey 2-1 AET Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 First time a team outside the current 'big four' will have won the FA cup since 1995. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Well i don't want Harry Redknapp's team to win anything but on the other hand im not too keen on a welsh club winning it either. Prediction 2-0 pompey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Don't mind who wins this, both haven't had the trophy for absolutely years. Just hope it's a good game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Don't mind who wins this, both haven't had the trophy for absolutely years. Just hope it's a good game. This is what I reckon is the true beauty of today's game, it has the potential to be a great game, rather than a Man U - Arsenal borefest where they cancel each other out and someone wins 1-0. I can see a good open game (fingers crossed!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I think it'll be tentative rubbish, personally, but we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Well i don't want Harry Redknapp's team to win anything but on the other hand im not too keen on a welsh club winning it either. Prediction 2-0 pompey my sentiments exactly (hopefully at least one of those goals in the first half as i've took portsmouth/portsmouth half time/full time) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shevfa Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I prefer the underdog to win... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I prefer the underdog to win... i usually do but there'll be too many welsh accents on the tele than is healthy should they win.....plus i have cash involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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