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POMPEY WIN THE 2008 FA CUP FINAL
Saturday, May 17, 2008
“FA Cup Final: Victory for Portsmouth”
“Redknapp for England”
Quotes: Steve Claridge
“Undoubtedly Portsmouth were the best side after they scored, but the game was very even and the most fluid football came from Cardiff early in the game. But for the game, when Portsmouth scored it was a little bit like West Brom, they strangled the life out of the game. It was always going to be one of those where the first goal is absolutely vital because Portsmouth are one of those teams that are mainly set up to contain and when they go ahead it is going to be a really tough ask for any team to come back into it. If they go behind then we have to see a different side to them. I felt when they scored that was it, they defended well and bossed the game after that and you couldn’t see Cardiff getting back into it.” - Steve Claridge
“Harry heaped with praise for triumph”
Former FA Cup finalist Geoff Thomas is convinced that without Harry Redknapp, Portsmouth would not have been able to attract the calibre of player that helped them win this season’s competition.
Pompey triumphed 1-0 over Cardiff at Wembley on Saturday to add an FA Cup trophy to their silverware cabinet for the first time in 69 years.
Redknapp has galvanised the South Coast side since his return to Fratton Park, with players of the ilk of David James and Sol Campbell joining his revolution.
“[Redknapp] is an asset to the club and an attraction to players,” Thomas told Setanta Sports News. “These players wouldn’t normally have gone to Portsmouth. Harry Redknapp is a big magnet to the club.”
Thomas, who lost in the 1990 final with Crystal Palace, feels Cardiff can stand proud after their display at Wembley, even if he concedes defeat will be a bitter pill for them to swallow.
“Cardiff went out, started the game well and dominated 45 minutes,” he added. “On the back of [Nwankwo] Kanu’s goal, the game slowly went away from Cardiff in the second half.
“It is a terrible place to lose because you go there with the intention of enjoying every minute, but when you’re on that pitch you want to enjoy every minute.
“You go back on the pitch and all you do is look up and watch the opposing captain lift the cup.”
Kanu scoring Pompey's goal in the 2008 FA Cup Final
Kanu hailed his match-winning performance in the FA Cup final as the finest in his illustrious career after scoring the 37th-minute goal that took the trophy back to Portsmouth for the first time in 69 years. The 31-year-old Nigeria striker, who has won the Champions League, Olympics, FA Cup and Premier League titles, claimed that nothing could compare to his winning strike and man-of-the-match award.
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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:19:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Captain Hassan insists Egypt can qualify for World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) Captain Ahmed Hassan insists struggling Egypt can reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ahead of a crucial qualifier against Rwanda in Cairo Sunday. Winners of the last two African Nations Cup tournaments, the North Africans lie
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:19:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Landreau blow for Lille
LILLE, France (AFP) Newly-signed Lille goalkeeper Mickael Landreau has been ruled out for at least six months with a serious knee injury, the club confirmed on Saturday. The 30-year-old former French international has ruptured cruciate ligaments in his
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:15:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
HARTLEY 'LIVED THE DREAM'
Paul Hartley is content he 'lived the dream' for two-and-a-half years as he prepares to move on from Celtic Park. The 32-year-old is expected to sign for Bristol City on Monday after holding talks with Robins boss Gary Johnson last week. Hartley signed
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:13:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Scotland hosts Swamp Soccer World Cup
Scotland played host to the Swamp Soccer World Cup this week. It's a bit like regular soccer, but played on a pitch with all the grass removed and gallons of water added. Swamp soccer was introduced to the UK from Finalnd two years ago. 50 teams competed
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:11:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Wolves sign Zubar
The 23-year-old, who has spent three seasons with l'OM, has penned a four-year deal with the Molineux outfit and becomes their sixth signing of the summer. Wolves claim to have beaten off 'fierce competition' for the defender, who becomes their fourth
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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:24:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Bates happy to stay
Matthew Bates has insisted he has no regrets about his decision to remain at Middlesbrough rather than head back to the Premier League. The versatile 22-year-old signed a new three-year deal with Boro at the end of last month despite their relegation to
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:15:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Lawrence in Thordarson blast
Defender hits out at Crewe manager Lawrence: No Crewe move Related links Also see Dennis Lawrence has criticised Crewe manager Gudjon Thordarson after his proposed move to the Alexandra Stadium fell through. Former Swansea City defender Lawrence spent
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:15:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Holloway - Barker belongs to us
Blackpool boss hails Derby target's attitude Barker: Derby target Related links Also see Ian Holloway has applauded the attitude of Shaun Barker and made it clear that Derby will have to match their valuation of the defender. Blackpool have already
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:02:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Bluebirds swoop to sign Quinn
Full-back Paul Quinn has completed his move from Motherwell to Cardiff for a fee believed to be in the region of 300,000. Quinn rose through the youth ranks at the Scottish Premier League side but has signed a three-year deal with the Bluebirds after the
| Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:02:00 GMT - Soccer News & Gossip
Evans still a target - Blackwell
Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has confirmed the Blades are still in the hunt for Manchester City striker Ched Evans. United were first linked with the Wales international earlier in the summer and Blackwell admits he is still interested in
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sunday, May 17, 2008
Kanu scores in the semi-final
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