WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
We beat Man Utd in the FA Cup. We are going to Wembley into the semis!!!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HAVE IT
Full Version: Play Up Pompey
Well done 
Any excuse to laugh at the Mancs!
But Shibby, don't you also have a soft spot for Man Utd
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Any excuse to laugh at the Mancs!
But Shibby, don't you also have a soft spot for Man Utd
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They beat United, not City 
Might be some sad faces driving up the A3 though!
Might be some sad faces driving up the A3 though!
meh.
Finally we may have a team outside the top 4 winning the cup, of course Barnsley have to do Chelsea first.
I'm a neutral fan, and it is great to see that we may have a team outside of the top 4 winning the Fa cup for once, BUT:
The way in which it happens is a disgrace to the competition -
Dodgyish penalty, there was contact, but the contact was baros kicking the goalkeeper in the head and going down.
Red Card? With Rooney already on the line, and Anderson coming across to tackle - no way in a million years its a red card.
The most obvious, blatent, and unbelievably non penalty decision (although there's been a few this season) given in Pompey's favour at the beginning of the match. The referee looking straight at it, Distin had no intent to go for the ball, it wasn't shoulder to shoulder..can't understand at all how he didn't give it.
So, congrats to Pompey, your team worked hard, you kept Man U quiet in the second half, but the referee was wearing a pompey kit under his referee kit!
The way in which it happens is a disgrace to the competition -
Dodgyish penalty, there was contact, but the contact was baros kicking the goalkeeper in the head and going down.
Red Card? With Rooney already on the line, and Anderson coming across to tackle - no way in a million years its a red card.
The most obvious, blatent, and unbelievably non penalty decision (although there's been a few this season) given in Pompey's favour at the beginning of the match. The referee looking straight at it, Distin had no intent to go for the ball, it wasn't shoulder to shoulder..can't understand at all how he didn't give it.
So, congrats to Pompey, your team worked hard, you kept Man U quiet in the second half, but the referee was wearing a pompey kit under his referee kit!
Congrats to Pompey, luck was on their side... but i won't take anything away from the defence which played amazingly well.
But does that mean the fans will eventually shutup about 1939 and "retaining the FA CUP for the longest period" or now are they going to get alot worse?
Cause i'll have to say well away from Liquid and Walkabout in Portsmouth if they do cause thats all they ever go on about and it does my nut in!
But does that mean the fans will eventually shutup about 1939 and "retaining the FA CUP for the longest period" or now are they going to get alot worse?
Cause i'll have to say well away from Liquid and Walkabout in Portsmouth if they do cause thats all they ever go on about and it does my nut in!
Yes I also have a soft spot for Man Utd, however pompey come first!
I felt the man utd sending off was a bit harsh, but rooney and anderson doing the defending? COME ON. I like players who track back, but where were was the proper defence. It wouldn't have been so bad but Anderson pointed for Rooney to move yet kept the gap. They were both taken out with one pass. I felt Baros was better up front then Kanu. At one point Baros nearly worked a one on one but him and Har' where having a tussle.
I felt the man utd sending off was a bit harsh, but rooney and anderson doing the defending? COME ON. I like players who track back, but where were was the proper defence. It wouldn't have been so bad but Anderson pointed for Rooney to move yet kept the gap. They were both taken out with one pass. I felt Baros was better up front then Kanu. At one point Baros nearly worked a one on one but him and Har' where having a tussle.
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Cause i'll have to say well away from Liquid and Walkabout in Portsmouth if they do cause thats all they ever go on about and it does my nut in!
I love Liquid, best nightclub that is close to my Uni I reckon. We have a Walkabout by us as well, and it is really good for watching the footy because it has a terrace.
Liquid in portsmouths the only good place to go really, but after 9 monthsish its gettnig a bit repetative haha, and the Walkabout, amazing, but they hardly ever show sporting events properly, i mean, they have it on screens and such,but today the management allowed them to putit on a big screen and i think it was one of the first times theyve done that for a premiership game. which is really weird. oh well!
3-0 woop
3-0 woop
Speaking of Barnsley, they have only gona and beat the mighty Chelsea! Good on em.
Oh my god ... YAY BARNSLEY!!
Wooo...now we are gonna have a new cup holder!
What a day, only possible in the FA Cup.
waheyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy hahaha
Go Barnsley. Don't support them, but they are down the road from me.
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Go Barnsley. Don't support them, but they are down the road from me.
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Yeah he heard about Chelsea losing
Chelsea going out is good for Pompey.
The teams left means Pompey have a good chance!
The teams left means Pompey have a good chance!
I think it is amazing than NONE of the top four will be in the FA Cup Semi Final's...I mean that is such a remarkable achievement and a testament to English football.
...and I don't feel so bad about losing to Barnsley now
...and I don't feel so bad about losing to Barnsley now
Quote - (Martyn @ Mar 9 2008, 00:12)
I think it is amazing than NONE of the top four will be in the FA Cup Semi Final's...I mean that is such a remarkable achievement and a testament to English football.
...and I don't feel so bad about losing to Barnsley now
...and I don't feel so bad about losing to Barnsley now
Yeah the glory is back in the cup! I would love Barnsley to win it! but theres still 4 more teams vying for the semi final places!
It would be good for a lower division team to win it. All too often it is one of the main 4-8 top teams in ther finals. It is much better to have others there. It could even be a league one (3rd division) team that wins.
Go Pompey! Thanks alot! After 4-0 win against Arsenal all Man Utd fans were gloating and now it is over!
Also... congrats to Barnsely! Their biggest win ever!
Also... congrats to Barnsely! Their biggest win ever!
On any other day, United could have one 5 or 6 nil. Just one of the those days I guess. The fact that Kuzcsak got sent off and we had to put Rio in goal summed it up.
Luck wasn't on our side, and it looked to be Pompey's day.
What I can't seem to realize is why after a performance like this, the pundits glorify their so called great defensive performance. James was class as usual, but like I said on another day, we could have won by many, many goals if our finishing is up to scratch.
My hatred for Pompey is strengthened, and hoping that Cardiff or Barnsley can win the Cup.
Luck wasn't on our side, and it looked to be Pompey's day.
What I can't seem to realize is why after a performance like this, the pundits glorify their so called great defensive performance. James was class as usual, but like I said on another day, we could have won by many, many goals if our finishing is up to scratch.
My hatred for Pompey is strengthened, and hoping that Cardiff or Barnsley can win the Cup.
Quote - (RPatel @ Mar 9 2008, 11:08)
On any other day, United could have one 5 or 6 nil. Just one of the those days I guess. The fact that Kuzcsak got sent off and we had to put Rio in goal summed it up.
Luck wasn't on our side, and it looked to be Pompey's day.
What I can't seem to realize is why after a performance like this, the pundits glorify their so called great defensive performance. James was class as usual, but like I said on another day, we could have won by many, many goals if our finishing is up to scratch.
My hatred for Pompey is strengthened, and hoping that Cardiff or Barnsley can win the Cup.
Luck wasn't on our side, and it looked to be Pompey's day.
What I can't seem to realize is why after a performance like this, the pundits glorify their so called great defensive performance. James was class as usual, but like I said on another day, we could have won by many, many goals if our finishing is up to scratch.
My hatred for Pompey is strengthened, and hoping that Cardiff or Barnsley can win the Cup.
You hate a club because they beat you? Figures, you are a Man Utd fan.. from Leicester?
Nah, just don't like the way they play, never have to be honest. Like Bolton. Suppose they have no alternative, just would like more entertainment from them you know.
Yes, from Leicester, but not a fanboy, I can acknowledge that we played pretty damn bad too. Finishing was very off the mark. Also very frustrating after nothing goes your way in a match when you're creating chances.
Yes, from Leicester, but not a fanboy, I can acknowledge that we played pretty damn bad too. Finishing was very off the mark. Also very frustrating after nothing goes your way in a match when you're creating chances.
As a season comes on teams tend to just grind out results, example Man Utd last year. Winning in the last few mins with a goal!
Pompey put on a defensive display that was fantastic, we were smart and refused to get dragged out. Man Utd got caught on the counter a few times. You must have missed our match with reading, 7- 4.
As for us scoring goals we have similar goals scored similar to the teams around us, they are all about 38 - 45.
The only reason why I think you find us boring at times is because of our lack of width which is our only problem. Kranjcar comes in and Utaka is more of a striker who also drifts in. Even Johnson cuts in when he runs.
Pompey put on a defensive display that was fantastic, we were smart and refused to get dragged out. Man Utd got caught on the counter a few times. You must have missed our match with reading, 7- 4.
As for us scoring goals we have similar goals scored similar to the teams around us, they are all about 38 - 45.
The only reason why I think you find us boring at times is because of our lack of width which is our only problem. Kranjcar comes in and Utaka is more of a striker who also drifts in. Even Johnson cuts in when he runs.
Cardiff are 2-0 up against 'Boro.
My housemate is not very happy being that he is a Middlesbrough fan.
What is the footballing world coming to?
My housemate is not very happy being that he is a Middlesbrough fan.
What is the footballing world coming to?
This cup is crazy this year...Portsmouth better look out!
My dad and brother are fuming, its as if Middlesbrough didn't even want to play, long ball everytime mopped up by the center backs, and then Cardiff winning literally EVERY second ball.
Im a bit gutted, i wanted them to win, cause' now they're going to be egging on Inter Milan to come back and beat Liverpool.
Eeek
Im a bit gutted, i wanted them to win, cause' now they're going to be egging on Inter Milan to come back and beat Liverpool.
Eeek
Pompey vs West Brom
Barnsley vs Cardiff
Wow pretty nice ties!
Barnsley vs Cardiff
Wow pretty nice ties!
Yeah pretty nice draw either way. West Brom will be a bit tricky as they are a brink premiership side.
It also means Barnsley keeper can play as he is on loan from west brom!
The Barnsley and Cardiff match will be a dog of a fight, with 2 points between them in a tight championship table.
It also means Barnsley keeper can play as he is on loan from west brom!
The Barnsley and Cardiff match will be a dog of a fight, with 2 points between them in a tight championship table.
Quote - Sky Sports
The Football Association has confirmed Cardiff will not be granted special dispensation to compete in Europe if they win the FA Cup.
Following a fine display at Middlesbrough on Sunday, Cardiff have booked a trip to Wembley to play Barnsley in the competition's semi-final.
Under current FA regulations Cardiff would not be eligible to represent England in the Uefa Cup if they eventually emerge as FA Cup winners.
Dave Jones' side fall under the jurisdiction of the FA of Wales, even though they choose to play in FA competitions.
This leaves them in limbo as neither association can nominate them for Europe - the FA because Cardiff are Welsh and the FAW because they do not play in their competitions.
An FA spokesperson said: "Our position remains unchanged and should Cardiff win the FA Cup this season they would not be chosen as the FA's nomination for European competition.
"Cardiff enter into English domestic competitions on this understanding and they are fully aware of the rules and regulations under which they take part."
Following a fine display at Middlesbrough on Sunday, Cardiff have booked a trip to Wembley to play Barnsley in the competition's semi-final.
Under current FA regulations Cardiff would not be eligible to represent England in the Uefa Cup if they eventually emerge as FA Cup winners.
Dave Jones' side fall under the jurisdiction of the FA of Wales, even though they choose to play in FA competitions.
This leaves them in limbo as neither association can nominate them for Europe - the FA because Cardiff are Welsh and the FAW because they do not play in their competitions.
An FA spokesperson said: "Our position remains unchanged and should Cardiff win the FA Cup this season they would not be chosen as the FA's nomination for European competition.
"Cardiff enter into English domestic competitions on this understanding and they are fully aware of the rules and regulations under which they take part."
I still don't get why Cardiff can't play in the UEFA Cup is they win the FA-Cup. Can you please explain?
Quote - (Crazysah @ Mar 11 2008, 03:18)
I still don't get why Cardiff can't play in the UEFA Cup is they win the FA-Cup. Can you please explain?
Its because Cardiff aren't an English side if someone like Barnsley won then yep in the UEFA cup they go but they are welsh so under guidelines they are under guidance of the Welsh FA and if they don't want to support them because they aren't playing in their league then no one will, they signed probably to accept that if Europe ever came along they can't play in it.
Quote - (Rappy @ Mar 11 2008, 08:22)
Its because Cardiff aren't an English side if someone like Barnsley won then yep in the UEFA cup they go but they are welsh so under guidelines they are under guidance of the Welsh FA and if they don't want to support them because they aren't playing in their league then no one will, they signed probably to accept that if Europe ever came along they can't play in it.
Ahh ok. So they are a Welsh team but don't play in the Welsh league... Ahh!
Thanks!
Can't edit previous post. If Cardiff win the FA Cup then who will get the UEFA Cup posisition?
I would guess the runner up would play in Europe.
It is possibly actually that if we have a final of Portsmouth v Cardiff (and Portsmouth have already secured a UEFA Cup place in the league), that one of the semi final teams may be allocated the UEFA Cup place.
No Portsmouth have not secured a place in the UFEA cup. It all depends on the Cups and then the standings in the League.
As well as being presented with the cup, the winning team also qualifies by right for the first round of the UEFA Cup, unless they have already qualified for Europe when the spot goes to the runners-up or to the highest placed Premier League side without European qualification.
The winning team qualifies by right for the first round of the UEFA Cup. If the winners also qualify for the Champions League by merit of league position, the runners-up qualify for the UEFA Cup in their place. If both finalists qualify for the Champions League, an extra UEFA Cup place is given on the basis of league position.
The fifth placed team automatically qualifies for the UEFA Cup, and the sixth and seventh placed teams can also qualify, depending on what happens in the two domestic cup competitions. If the FA Cup winners and runners-up both finish in the top five of the Premier League, the FA Cup's UEFA Cup spot goes to the sixth placed team in the League. If the League Cup is won by a team that has already qualified for Europe, the League Cup's UEFA Cup spot also goes to the next highest placed team in the League (unlike the FA Cup spot, it is never transferred to the losing finalist).[18] The highest placed team that has not qualified for the UEFA Cup is allowed the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, provided they have applied to enter the Intertoto Cup in the next season. This provides another means of getting into the UEFA Cup, as winners of all eleven third-round Intertoto Cup ties qualify for that tournament.
So at the moment it is hard to work out the standings untill things become more solid.
As well as being presented with the cup, the winning team also qualifies by right for the first round of the UEFA Cup, unless they have already qualified for Europe when the spot goes to the runners-up or to the highest placed Premier League side without European qualification.
The winning team qualifies by right for the first round of the UEFA Cup. If the winners also qualify for the Champions League by merit of league position, the runners-up qualify for the UEFA Cup in their place. If both finalists qualify for the Champions League, an extra UEFA Cup place is given on the basis of league position.
The fifth placed team automatically qualifies for the UEFA Cup, and the sixth and seventh placed teams can also qualify, depending on what happens in the two domestic cup competitions. If the FA Cup winners and runners-up both finish in the top five of the Premier League, the FA Cup's UEFA Cup spot goes to the sixth placed team in the League. If the League Cup is won by a team that has already qualified for Europe, the League Cup's UEFA Cup spot also goes to the next highest placed team in the League (unlike the FA Cup spot, it is never transferred to the losing finalist).[18] The highest placed team that has not qualified for the UEFA Cup is allowed the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, provided they have applied to enter the Intertoto Cup in the next season. This provides another means of getting into the UEFA Cup, as winners of all eleven third-round Intertoto Cup ties qualify for that tournament.
So at the moment it is hard to work out the standings untill things become more solid.
Yeah but then which one? And how have Portsmouth already secured a FA Cup position?
Suppose Portsmouth lose in the semi-final and Cardiff win the FA Cup... then who gets the UEFA Cup position?
Suppose Portsmouth lose in the semi-final and Cardiff win the FA Cup... then who gets the UEFA Cup position?
My prediction is the final is gonna be Portsmouth vs. Barnsley. Is Portsmouth win the cup, I'll feel a little bit better as a Plymouth Argyle fan. We got knocked out by them in the last 16. It would be good to say we lost to the winners. David James knocked us out by making his goal a bloody fortress. He was on top form that day. I'll be glad when he comes down to us later on! 
After they beat us, David James said that he'd love to play for Plymouth! He wants to help us get to the Premiership, but considering how well we're doing at the moment, we might not need him after all! Currently sitting 7th, 1 point off the playoffs. If we beat Scunthorpe tonight, we'll be in good spirits for the trip to Bristol City on Saturday!
Come on you greens!
After they beat us, David James said that he'd love to play for Plymouth! He wants to help us get to the Premiership, but considering how well we're doing at the moment, we might not need him after all! Currently sitting 7th, 1 point off the playoffs. If we beat Scunthorpe tonight, we'll be in good spirits for the trip to Bristol City on Saturday!Come on you greens!
Quote - (Crazysah @ Mar 11 2008, 14:02)
Yeah but then which one? And how have Portsmouth already secured a FA Cup position?
Suppose Portsmouth lose in the semi-final and Cardiff win the FA Cup... then who gets the UEFA Cup position?
Suppose Portsmouth lose in the semi-final and Cardiff win the FA Cup... then who gets the UEFA Cup position?
The finalists I would imagine either way Cardiff won't make Europe.
if they win the fa cup they will go into the uefa cup.. first round atleast
Quote - (BGM @ Mar 11 2008, 14:53)
if they win the fa cup they will go into the uefa cup.. first round atleast
They won't because the English FA won't back them as a selection and nor will the Welsh FA.
Damn that must be a bummer, imagine 3 years down the line Cardiff win the Premier League, no Champions League for them!
I wonder what the stance if cardiff were to win the League cup!
Quote - (Martyn @ Mar 11 2008, 12:39)
It is possibly actually that if we have a final of Portsmouth v Cardiff (and Portsmouth have already secured a UEFA Cup place in the league), that one of the semi final teams may be allocated the UEFA Cup place.
Quote - (Shibby @ Mar 11 2008, 14:02)
No Portsmouth have not secured a place in the UFEA cup. It all depends on the Cups and then the standings in the League.
Yeah you are right. I don't know why I said Pompey have already secured the UEFA Cup place via the league. I should have said if.
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