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| Barnsley to face Cardiff in semis | Barnsley to face Cardiff in semis |
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| Barnsley have been rewarded for their stunning FA Cup victory over Chelsea with a semi-final tie against fellow giant-killers Cardiff. | |
| Barnsley knocked out the holders 1-0 at Oakwell, while fellow Championship side Cardiff beat Middlesbrough 2-0. | |
| The match will take place at Wembley at 1600 BST on Sunday, 6 April. | |
| West Brom will take on Portsmouth, the only Premier League team left, in the other semi-final at Wembley at 1215 BST on Saturday, 5 April. | |
| Interview: Harry Redknapp | Interview: Harry Redknapp |
| 606: DEBATE Tell us who you think has their name on the FA Cup | 606: DEBATE Tell us who you think has their name on the FA Cup |
| Cardiff, who are 14th in the Championship, are also due to host 19th-placed Barnsley on the last day of the season at Ninian Park on 4 May. | Cardiff, who are 14th in the Championship, are also due to host 19th-placed Barnsley on the last day of the season at Ninian Park on 4 May. |
| Barnsley's Swansea-born manager Simon Davey told BBC Radio 5 Live that all four teams should believe they can win the FA Cup this season. | Barnsley's Swansea-born manager Simon Davey told BBC Radio 5 Live that all four teams should believe they can win the FA Cup this season. |
| "All of us think we can go on and win the competition," said Davey. "We've drawn Cardiff, we are both Championship clubs and we'll both be thinking it's a great opportunity to get to the final. | "All of us think we can go on and win the competition," said Davey. "We've drawn Cardiff, we are both Championship clubs and we'll both be thinking it's a great opportunity to get to the final. |
| "We know a lot about them and they know a lot about us so I'm sure it'll be a great occasion and it will be an entertaining game." | "We know a lot about them and they know a lot about us so I'm sure it'll be a great occasion and it will be an entertaining game." |
| Barnsley chairman Gordon Shepherd revealed the Tykes' FA Cup run would earn the club £2.6m if they could overcome Cardiff in the last four. | Barnsley chairman Gordon Shepherd revealed the Tykes' FA Cup run would earn the club £2.6m if they could overcome Cardiff in the last four. |
| He said: "We've probably made up to now, with winners' bonuses so far and gate receipts and things, around £1m. | He said: "We've probably made up to now, with winners' bonuses so far and gate receipts and things, around £1m. |
| "We think once we've played the semi-final it will probably be worth another £700,000. | "We think once we've played the semi-final it will probably be worth another £700,000. |
| "However, if we won the semi-final we'd get a £900,000 winners' bonus as well, so there's a lot at stake, there really is." | "However, if we won the semi-final we'd get a £900,000 winners' bonus as well, so there's a lot at stake, there really is." |
| Cardiff boss Dave Jones added: "To be in the semis is a great achievement for this football club and to be honest it didn't really matter who we were paired with. | Cardiff boss Dave Jones added: "To be in the semis is a great achievement for this football club and to be honest it didn't really matter who we were paired with. |
| FA CUP LAST FOUR FACTS 1908: Last time three non-top flight teams reached semis1912: Barnsley's FA Cup win1927: Cardiff's FA Cup win1939: Portsmouth's FA Cup win1968: West Brom's last FA Cup win - their fifth triumph2004: Last time a team from outside Premier League reached final (Millwall) | FA CUP LAST FOUR FACTS 1908: Last time three non-top flight teams reached semis1912: Barnsley's FA Cup win1927: Cardiff's FA Cup win1939: Portsmouth's FA Cup win1968: West Brom's last FA Cup win - their fifth triumph2004: Last time a team from outside Premier League reached final (Millwall) |
| "They are bound to be confident after their two great results and we will be after our performance at Middlesbrough on Sunday." | "They are bound to be confident after their two great results and we will be after our performance at Middlesbrough on Sunday." |
| The draw means Barnsley's on-loan keeper Luke Steele can play at Wembley - had the Tykes been paired with his parent club West Brom, FA rules would have prevented him from playing. | The draw means Barnsley's on-loan keeper Luke Steele can play at Wembley - had the Tykes been paired with his parent club West Brom, FA rules would have prevented him from playing. |
| West Brom boss Tony Mowbray said his side were relishing the task of facing Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth. | West Brom boss Tony Mowbray said his side were relishing the task of facing Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth. |
| "I had no preference as to who we drew because any semi-final is a tough game," he said. | "I had no preference as to who we drew because any semi-final is a tough game," he said. |
| "Harry has built a powerful side who are enjoying a terrific season. | "Harry has built a powerful side who are enjoying a terrific season. |
| "We're very respectful of the talent they possess but we've earned the right to play this game and we're looking forward to the challenge." | "We're very respectful of the talent they possess but we've earned the right to play this game and we're looking forward to the challenge." |
| After a weekend of sensational results, it means a club apart from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea will win the tournament for the first time since Everton in 1995. | After a weekend of sensational results, it means a club apart from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea will win the tournament for the first time since Everton in 1995. |
| It will also be the first final between two teams outside the 'big four' since Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in 1991. | It will also be the first final between two teams outside the 'big four' since Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in 1991. |
| If anyone other than Portsmouth lifts the trophy, it will be the first time since West Ham beat Arsenal 1-0 in 1980 that a team outside the top flight gets their hands on the Cup. | If anyone other than Portsmouth lifts the trophy, it will be the first time since West Ham beat Arsenal 1-0 in 1980 that a team outside the top flight gets their hands on the Cup. |
| FA director of communications Adrian Bevington said: "I'm sure the supporters of all the clubs are so excited because they've not been to Wembley for a very long time. | FA director of communications Adrian Bevington said: "I'm sure the supporters of all the clubs are so excited because they've not been to Wembley for a very long time. |
| "I know there will be a fantastic level excitement building among all supporters' groups." | "I know there will be a fantastic level excitement building among all supporters' groups." |
| As it stands, if Cardiff win the Cup they will not be allowed to enter the Uefa Cup, as Uefa regulations prevent the Welsh side from playing in European competition as England's representative. | As it stands, if Cardiff win the Cup they will not be allowed to enter the Uefa Cup, as Uefa regulations prevent the Welsh side from playing in European competition as England's representative. |
| Draw for FA Cup semi-finals: | Draw for FA Cup semi-finals: |
| Barnsley v CardiffWest Brom v Portsmouth | Barnsley v CardiffWest Brom v Portsmouth |
| BARNSLEY | BARNSLEY |
| Simon Davey's side proved their 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the fifth round was no fluke by beating holders Chelsea 1-0 at Oakwell. | Simon Davey's side proved their 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the fifth round was no fluke by beating holders Chelsea 1-0 at Oakwell. |
| Despite hovering four points above the Championship relegation zone, the Tykes will be making their first appearance in the semi-finals since 1912, the year they lifted the trophy after a win over West Brom. | Despite hovering four points above the Championship relegation zone, the Tykes will be making their first appearance in the semi-finals since 1912, the year they lifted the trophy after a win over West Brom. |
| Path to the semi-finals:Third round: Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool Fourth round: Southend 0-1 BarnsleyFifth round: Liverpool 1-2 BarnsleyQuarter-finals: Barnsley 1-0 Chelsea | Path to the semi-finals:Third round: Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool Fourth round: Southend 0-1 BarnsleyFifth round: Liverpool 1-2 BarnsleyQuarter-finals: Barnsley 1-0 Chelsea |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF |
| The FA Cup has provided a welcome distraction for Cardiff's faltering bid to reach the Championship play-offs and their problems off the pitch. | The FA Cup has provided a welcome distraction for Cardiff's faltering bid to reach the Championship play-offs and their problems off the pitch. |
| Bluebirds manager Dave Jones has urged his team to make their own piece of FA Cup history in their first semi-final appearance since their famous Cup victory of 1927. | Bluebirds manager Dave Jones has urged his team to make their own piece of FA Cup history in their first semi-final appearance since their famous Cup victory of 1927. |
| Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Chasetown 1-3 Cardiff Fourth round: Hereford 1-2 Cardiff Fifth round: Cardiff 2-0 Wolves Quarter-finals: Middlesbrough 0-2 Cardiff | Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Chasetown 1-3 Cardiff Fourth round: Hereford 1-2 Cardiff Fifth round: Cardiff 2-0 Wolves Quarter-finals: Middlesbrough 0-2 Cardiff |
| PORTSMOUTH | PORTSMOUTH |
| As the Premier League's solitary representative left in the competition, Portsmouth will be favourites to go all the way. | As the Premier League's solitary representative left in the competition, Portsmouth will be favourites to go all the way. |
| Pompey boss Harry Redknapp will certainly fancy his chances of taking Portsmouth to their first FA Cup final since 1939. | Pompey boss Harry Redknapp will certainly fancy his chances of taking Portsmouth to their first FA Cup final since 1939. |
| Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Ipswich 0-1 Portsmouth Fourth round: Portsmouth 2-1 Plymouth Fifth round: Preston 0-1 Portsmouth Quarter-finals: Manchester United 0-1 Portsmouth | Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Ipswich 0-1 Portsmouth Fourth round: Portsmouth 2-1 Plymouth Fifth round: Preston 0-1 Portsmouth Quarter-finals: Manchester United 0-1 Portsmouth |
| WEST BROM | WEST BROM |
| West Brom have a fine FA Cup tradition after winning the competition five times and appearing in the final on 10 occasions. | West Brom have a fine FA Cup tradition after winning the competition five times and appearing in the final on 10 occasions. |
| Albion manager Tony Mowbray will claim promotion is his main objective but the Baggies are now second favourites to lift the trophy. | Albion manager Tony Mowbray will claim promotion is his main objective but the Baggies are now second favourites to lift the trophy. |
| Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Charlton 1-1 West BromThird round replay: West Brom 2-2 Charlton (West Brom won 4-3 on penalties)Fourth round: Peterborough 0-3 West Brom Fifth round: Coventry 0-5 West Brom Quarter-finals: Bristol Rovers 1-5 West Brom | Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Charlton 1-1 West BromThird round replay: West Brom 2-2 Charlton (West Brom won 4-3 on penalties)Fourth round: Peterborough 0-3 West Brom Fifth round: Coventry 0-5 West Brom Quarter-finals: Bristol Rovers 1-5 West Brom |