There is no place for Robbie Fowler on the Cardiff bench for today’s FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley.

Cardiff defender Darren Purse insists the Football Association of Wales’ decision to overturn his red card was the “correct” one after his FA Cup final dreams were revived.

Cardiff defender Darren Purse has been given an FA Cup final reprieve after his weekend red card was overturned.

THE Bluebirds are flying high, and not even the prospect of a turbulent flight back home could hold any fears for the victors.

WITH his game-plan reduced to tatters within 90 seconds and his players adding next to nothing for the rest of the afternoon Mick McCarthy still put on a performance — the one he always plays — as a Yorkshire curmudgeon.

DAVE JONES appears to be on a personal crusade to terminate the romance of the FA Cup after once again shattering the hopes of an underdog.

ROBBIE FOWLER received a bear-hug from Rafael Benitez and a standing ovation from the Kop, but he could do little to stop Steven Gerrard driving Liverpool into the Carling Cup quarter-finals.

Robbie Fowler received a bear-hug from Rafael Benitez and a standing ovation from the Kop but he could do little to stop Steven Gerrard driving Liverpool into the Carling Cup quarter-finals.

CARDIFF battled to earn a replay against Tottenham yesterday in an FA Cup third-round tie marred by crowd trouble at Ninian Park.

Birmingham moved two points clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after an own goal from former City player Darren Purse meant Cardiff had to settle for a point in a 3-3 draw at Plymouth.

Cardiff 0 Sheffield United 1

Arsenal were buoyed by Thierry Henry’s commitment to stay at the club, but the Gunners captain was rested for their FA Cup third-round tie against Cardiff.

Cardiff 0 Coventry 0

West Brom defender Darren Purse has dismissed speculation he is poised to join Cardiff or Southampton by ruling out a move away from The Hawthorns.

West Brom manager Bryan Robson has a near clean bill of health as his side seek their first away win of the campaign at Charlton.

Tottenham’s Michael Carrick has appealed to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to give him another chance on the international scene.

Teams for this afternoon's 3pm kick-offs.

West Brom 2 Crystal Palace 2

West Brom 2 Crystal Palace 2

Team news ahead of tonight's Premiership action.

Jermain Defoe earned Tottenham an FA Cup fourth round replay against a vastly improved West Brom.

Fulham 1 West Brom 0

West Brom will be without central defender Darren Moore and midfielder Cosmin Contra for tomorrow’s FA Cup trip to Preston.

West Brom 0 Newcastle 0

West Brom defender Thomas Gaardsoe returns to the squad after suspension for the home game against Newcastle tomorrow.

Bolton’s highly-rated goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen was a surprise omission from the team on the day the transfer window opened.

West Bromwich Albion are without central defenders Thomas Gaardsoe and Darren Moore for tomorrow’s trip to Bolton.

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West Brom manager Bryan Robson is sweating on Kanu’s fitness for tomorrow’s trip to Manchester City.

West Bromwich Albion 0 Liverpool 5

Bryan Robson’s honeymoon period as West Brom manager is over with fans chanting ’there’s only Gary Megson’ after seeing their side demolished by revitalised Birmingham.

West Brom manager Bryan Robson handed a rare start to midfielder Jason Koumas for the Premiership derby at Birmingham.

West Brom are set to be without central defender Darren Moore and midfielder Cosmin Contra for tomorrow’s derby clash at Birmingham City.

West Brom midfielder Cosmin Contra is fit for a recall to the side for tomorrow’s clash with Charlton at The Hawthorns.

Portsmouth 3 West Brom 2

Norwich v Fulham

West Brom boss Bryan Robson unleashed in-form Robert Earnshaw on his old friends from Old Trafford at a sold-out Hawthorns today.

Arsenal v West Brom