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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
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
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
Terry Still Haunted By Moscow Miss

Terry Still Haunted By Moscow Miss

CHELSEA captain John Terry stands on the brink of a Premier League and FA Cup double insisting it still would not compensate for the hurt of failing to win the Champions League. 14 May 2010
FA to Look At Capello's Website

FA to Look At Capello's Website

The Football Association is reviewing the involvement of England manager Fabio Capello in a player ratings website at this summer's World Cup. 11 May 2010
Ballack: FA Cup Is Still Magic

Ballack: FA Cup Is Still Magic

MICHAEL Ballack is determined to play a major part in this season's FA Cup final to make up for missing out from the start on the club's last two triumphs at Wembley. 8 May 2010
Cup Exit Could Have Helped - Redknapp

Cup Exit Could Have Helped - Redknapp

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp believes the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Portsmouth may have been a blessing in disguise after seeing his team bounce back to reach the Champions League. 8 May 2010
Johnson Charged By FA

Johnson Charged By FA

Birmingham defender Roger Johnson has been charged by the Football Association with two counts of improper conduct relating to comments made to the media after last month's 1-0 loss at Aston Villa. 6 May 2010
Lower League Chairmen Block Parachute Plan

Lower League Chairmen Block Parachute Plan

A move to double parachute payments for clubs relegated from the top flight ended in deadlock today after League One and Two chairman blocked the move. 30 Apr 2010
FA Admit Wembley Shortcomings

FA Admit Wembley Shortcomings

The Football Association have acknowledged they need to improve the quality of the Wembley pitch following claims it would have to be relaid up to seven times a year until at least 2023. 20 Apr 2010
O'Neill Wants Ruling on Portsmouth's Euro Hopes

O'Neill Wants Ruling on Portsmouth's Euro Hopes

Martin O'Neill has called on the Football Association to end the confusion surrounding Portsmouth's application to play in next year's Europa League. 19 Apr 2010
Friedel Frustrated Over 'Big Decisions'

Friedel Frustrated Over 'Big Decisions'

BRAD Friedel has questioned whether officials "have a hard time making big decisions against big teams" after Aston Villa felt they suffered ref justice once more in the FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea. 12 Apr 2010
Wembley Pitch 'Impossible To Play On' - Redknapp

Wembley Pitch 'Impossible To Play On' - Redknapp

HARRY Redknapp branded the Wembley pitch a "disgrace" after Tottenham were dumped out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 defeat by Portsmouth. 12 Apr 2010