One is supposed to approach an FA Cup final in a spirit of Corinthian sportsmanship, so permit me the indulgence of starting with some fence-mending bonhomie.

Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie claims chairman Simon Jordan’s attempt to buy Selhurst Park from Ron Noades would transform the club.

Queens Park Rangers have ditched proposed plans to merge with Wimbledon due to the club's supporters' overwhelming opposition to the scheme.