This will be the third fixture between the teams in a close space of time; a preseason friendly in Nigeria and the Comunity Shield. Man Utd won both these fixtures surely it is Portsmouth turn to win. Especially after their mauling a Chelsea on the opening day of the season will have fired them up.
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The FA may appeal against the verdict that cleared Ferguson and Queiroz of improper conduct according to the BBC website. This is all to do with the FA cup defeat to Portsmouth when ManU thought they should have had a penalty. Queiroz apparently called the ref a “robber” and Ferguson said “It’s absolutely ridiculous, I cannot explain it”. These things tend to even themselves out over the season, normally 10:1 in favour of Man Utd!
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Here is an interesting point made by Harry Redknapp, the Portsmouth manager ahead of the FA Cup final between Portsmouth and Cardiff.
 ”I couldn’t believe it last year. The final whistle went, and suddenly the stadium was half empty! The Manchester United fans couldn’t bear to see the other team [Chelsea] lifting the cup.”
He went on to explain at the same group of teams and fans are reaching the final each year and becoming too familiar with the event. This is making the FA Cup lose it’s magic and devaluing the occasion. Harry has asked for both sets of fans to give a full ovation for the lap of honour for both teams at today’s match.
The scene when Man Utd lose?
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