Fa Cup Briefing

Magpie007 · 04-05-2008, 12:10 PM

Hasselbaink - returns for Cardiff.

Saturday, April 5

West Brom v Portsmouth

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has no new injury or suspension problems. Portuguese playmaker Filipe Teixeira (knee ligaments) remains the only definite injury absentee.

On-loan striker Luke Moore has served a three-match suspension but the Aston Villa player is ineligible to play having already featured in the competition for his parent club.

Defender Leon Barnett returned to the first-team squad against Cardiff in midweek after two weeks out with a hamstring problem and should remain in contention.

Portsmouth will make late decisions on the fitness of defender Hermann Hreidarsson (achilles) and winger John Utaka (hamstring) with Lauren and on-loan Milan Baros on standby.

Jermain Defoe is cup-tied so Kanu leads the attack and midfielders Sulley Muntari and Papa Bouba Diop return from suspensions to replace Sean Davis and Pedro Mendes.

Goalkeeper David James has recovered from a stomach bug and midfielder Lassana Diarra from a hamstring strain.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Top scorers: Kevin Phillips (West Brom) 22; Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth) 16

Match odds: H 11-4 A 10-11 D 2-1

Referee: H Webb (Sheffield)

Sunday, April 6

Barnsley v Cardiff

Barnsley have major doubts over defender Stephen Foster (foot) and striker Daniel Nardiello (hamstring).

Istvan Ferenczi or Kayode Odejayi would compete for a place if Nardiello misses out. Jon Macken is cup-tied.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones will hand late fitness tests to strike pair Paul Parry and Steve Thompson (both muscle strains).

Warren Feeney is cup-tied but Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink returns after a three-match suspension.

Aaron Ramsey is likely to win a place in the 16-man squad and Kevin McNaughton, who played the full 90 minutes against West Brom in midweek after recovering from a hamstring problem, should keep his place.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Top scorers: Brian Howard (Barnsley) 14; Paul Parry (Cardiff) 10

Match odds: H 23-10 A 21-20 D 2-1

Referee: A Wiley (Staffordshire)

Rachel · 04-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Can see Phillips causing big problems for Pompey.

gornalwolves1 · 04-05-2008, 01:35 PM

he has so far before the goal,but no end product for albion so far

04-05-2008, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Magpie007 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newcastle (ish) Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Fa Cup Briefing Hasselbaink - returns for Cardiff. Saturday, April 5 West Brom v Portsmouth West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has no new injury or suspension problems. Portuguese playmaker Filipe Teixeira (knee ligaments) remains the only definite injury absentee. On-loan striker Luke Moore has served a three-match suspension but the Aston Villa player is ineligible to play having already featured in the competition for his parent club. Defender Leon Barnett returned to the first-team squad against Cardiff in midweek after two weeks out with a hamstring problem and should remain in contention. Portsmouth will make late decisions on the fitness of defender Hermann Hreidarsson (achilles) and winger John Utaka (hamstring) with Lauren and on-loan Milan Baros on standby. Jermain Defoe is cup-tied so Kanu leads the attack and midfielders Sulley Muntari and Papa Bouba Diop return from suspensions to replace Sean Davis and Pedro Mendes. Goalkeeper David James has recovered from a stomach bug and midfielder Lassana Diarra from a hamstring strain. Last season: No corresponding fixture Top scorers: Kevin Phillips (West Brom) 22; Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth) 16 Match odds: H 11-4 A 10-11 D 2-1 Referee: H Webb (Sheffield) Sunday, April 6 Barnsley v Cardiff Barnsley have major doubts over defender Stephen Foster (foot) and striker Daniel Nardiello (hamstring). Istvan Ferenczi or Kayode Odejayi would compete for a place if Nardiello misses out. Jon Macken is cup-tied. Cardiff boss Dave Jones will hand late fitness tests to strike pair Paul Parry and Steve Thompson (both muscle strains). Warren Feeney is cup-tied but Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink returns after a three-match suspension. Aaron Ramsey is likely to win a place in the 16-man squad and Kevin McNaughton, who played the full 90 minutes against West Brom in midweek after recovering from a hamstring problem, should keep his place. Last season: No corresponding fixture Top scorers: Brian Howard (Barnsley) 14; Paul Parry (Cardiff) 10 Match odds: H 23-10 A 21-20 D 2-1 Referee: A Wiley (Staffordshire) __________________ http://www.zazzle.com/magpie007.

04-05-2008, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rachel Administrator FTM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 461 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Can see Phillips causing big problems for Pompey. __________________

04-05-2008, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
gornalwolves1 Hot Prospect Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 209 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	he has so far before the goal,but no end product for albion so far __________________

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