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Double Triumph Delights Drogba

Double Triumph Delights Drogba

DIDIER Drogba labelled Chelsea's double-winning season as the best of his career after he scored the winning goal in their FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth at Wembley. 16 May 2010
Grant Renews Attack on Premier League

Grant Renews Attack on Premier League

AVRAM Grant took another swipe at the Premier League after Portsmouth's troubled season came to a close with a 1-0 defeat against Chelsea in the FA Cup final. 16 May 2010
Ancelotti Targets Champions League

Ancelotti Targets Champions League

CARLO Ancelotti saw Chelsea complete an historic double at Wembley and immediately set his sights on winning the Champions League next season. 16 May 2010
Managers Unimpressed By Wembley Surface

Managers Unimpressed By Wembley Surface

BOTH FA Cup final managers today joined in the chorus of condemnation for the new Wembley pitch. 16 May 2010
Cup Hero Conway Salutes Teammates

Cup Hero Conway Salutes Teammates

Two-goal hero Craig Conway paid tribute to his Dundee United team-mates for handling the favourites' tag well as they beat Ross County 3-0 at Hampden to win the Active Nation Scottish Cup. 16 May 2010
Russia Claim World Cup Would Open New Frontiers

Russia Claim World Cup Would Open New Frontiers

The leader of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid yesterday insisted his country deserved to stage the tournament over England because of the new frontiers it would open. 15 May 2010
Anelka Hits Out At Grant

Anelka Hits Out At Grant

NICOLAS Anelka has hit out at former Chelsea manager Avram Grant, saying: "He used to look down on me." 15 May 2010
Drogba Takes Nothing for Grant-Ed

Drogba Takes Nothing for Grant-Ed

CHELSEA'S Ivorian striker Didier Drogba insists a League and FA Cup double for the London club is far from a formality because of Portsmouth boss Avram Grant. 15 May 2010
Lampard Focused on Ending Pompey Fairytale

Lampard Focused on Ending Pompey Fairytale

FRANK Lampard insists Chelsea must ruin relegated Portsmouth's hopes of a fairytale end to their dismal season with a ruthless performance which would secure the Blues a place in the history books. 15 May 2010
Togo Cup Ban Is Lifted

Togo Cup Ban Is Lifted

A BAN preventing Togo from competing at the next two African Nations Cups has been officially lifted. 15 May 2010
FA Cup Final Key Battles

FA Cup Final Key Battles

FUELLED by a sense of injustice over their relegation from the Barclays Premier League and being denied a place in Europe next season, Portsmouth are looking to cause a minor sensation by beating Chelsea at Wembley in the FA Cup final. 15 May 2010
County At Full Strength For Scots Cup Final

County At Full Strength For Scots Cup Final

ROSS County boss Derek Adams expects to have a full squad for the Active Nation Scottish Cup final. 15 May 2010
O'Hara Heads Pompey Worries

O'Hara Heads Pompey Worries

JAMIE O'Hara remains a major doubt for Portsmouth's FA Cup final date with Chelsea because of a stress fracture in his back. 14 May 2010
Ivanovic A Doubt for Blues

Ivanovic A Doubt for Blues

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti has a slight doubt over right-back Branislav Ivanovic ahead of the FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley on Saturday. 14 May 2010
Pompey Owed Money By Sponsor: Report

Pompey Owed Money By Sponsor: Report

PORTSMOUTH'S debt crisis is not as deep as previously thought, a report in today's Guardian has revealed. 14 May 2010
Cole Fit and Hungry for Action

Cole Fit and Hungry for Action

JOE Cole has been hailed as Chelsea's fittest player on the eve of the FA Cup final against Portsmouth - providing a timely boost for England coach Fabio Capello. 14 May 2010