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Page last updated at 13:46 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 14:46 UK

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp (left) and Cardiff manager Dave Jones Pompey & Cardiff chasing history
Portsmouth or Cardiff will end long waits for a second FA Cup win when they meet in Saturday's final at Wembley.


LATEST PORTSMOUTH BUILD-UP

Redknapp exit claims denied
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie says reports suggesting Harry Redknapp could leave are 'rubbish and make believe.'

Redknapp hails Cardiff wonderkid
Pompey boss tips Cardiff's Aaron Ramsey for greatness

Fit-again James relishing final
Portsmouth keeper David James is relieved to have recovered from a calf injury in time to face Cardiff in Saturday's FA Cup final.


LATEST CARDIFF BUILD-UP

Fowler dreams of Cup 'fairytale'
Robbie Fowler admits ending a season of personal agony by scoring an FA Cup final winner for Cardiff City would be 'Roy of the Rovers' stuff.

Johnson issues Pompey warning
Cardiff City defender Roger Johnson insists Portsmouth are 'there for the taking' in Saturday's FA Cup final.

Loovens loving his FA Cup chance
Glenn Loovens insists inspiring Cardiff City to FA Cup glory will mean more to him than his UEFA Cup winners medal.

Parry aiming for Wales comeback
Paul Parry hopes to cap an FA Cup final appearance with a recall to John Toshack's Wales squad.


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FA CUP HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

Pompey hope for more luck in Cup
Will superstitions bring the FA Cup back to Portsmouth?

Gunter's FA Cup team guide
Ex-Cardiff player Chris Gunter compares the finalists' squads

Redknapp hails Cup rival's trading skill
Pompey boss says Cardiff's Dave Jones is top wheeler-dealer

Distin wary of Wembley upset
Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin's giant-killing past


MORE FA CUP NEWS

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Wembley Stadium owner posts loss
The owner of Wembley Stadium declares an operating loss before interest and tax of £21.2m.

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Hundreds queue for tickets
Hundreds of people queue overnight for extra FA Cup tickets that are going on sale in Portsmouth.

Rodrigues' deja vu Cardiff dream
"I am living proof that miracles do happen in the FA Cup"

Ledley hails brilliant Cup chance
Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley says they have a golden opportunity to make their mark with a strong squad.

Cup can save season, says Distin
Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin feels Saturday's FA Cup final will make or break a topsy-turvy season.

Kanu upbeat despite slump
Portsmouth striker Kanu is confident his side can cope with being heavy favourites to win the FA Cup Final against Cardiff City on Saturday.

Redknapp thrilled by Wembley trip
Harry Redknapp says leading his side out at Wembley in the FA Cup final will be his proudest moment as Portsmouth manager.

Purse delighted at ban reprieve
Cardiff have captain Darren Purse available for the FA Cup final after his red card against Burnley is overturned.


MORE FA CUP FEATURES

Ipswich's '78 FA Cup-winning team
BBC Radio Suffolk look at the Ipswich team who beat Arsenal

Cardiff's cup of plenty
FA Cup run could help secure Cardiff's future on and off the pitch


PLAYER OF THE ROUND 2007/08

Semi-finals: Joe Ledley
Cardiff's Joe Ledley wins the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for the semi-finals.

Quarter-finals: Kayode Odejayi
Barnsley striker Kayode Odejayi is voted as the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the quarter-finals.

5th Round: Luke Steele
Barnsley goalkeeper Luke Steele is voted as the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the fifth round.

4th Round: Alfie Potter
Havant & Waterlooville winger Alfie Potter is voted as the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the fourth round.

3rd Round: Michael Mifsud
Coventry striker Michael Mifsud is chosen as the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the third round.

2nd Round: Craig Mackail-Smith
Peterborough striker Craig Mackail-Smith earns the Player of the Round award for the second round of the FA Cup.

1st Round: Stuart Beavon
Weymouth striker Stuart Beavon wins the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for the first round proper.

4th QR: Craig Farrell
Four players are nominated for the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for the fourth qualifying round.

3rd QR: Andy Forbes
Eastleigh forward Andy Forbes wins the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for the third qualifying round.

2nd QR: Matt Townley
Team Bath forward Matt Townley wins the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for the second qualifying round.

1st QR: Jack Pitcher
Gloucester City striker Jack Pitcher wins the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for the first qualifying round.



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