The FA Cup Final: Match Library

Tuesday, 06 April 2004.

Match Build-up

• Man in the middle
  After 18 years, Jeff Winter is going out in style as he takes charge of his final game - The FA Cup Final.
• Millwall's Cantona
  United-supporting Millwall midfielder Tim Cahill believes his side can cause a shock and win this season's FA Cup.
• Vintage red
  Bryan Robson recalls his own FA Cup heritage and warns United's players to not take Millwall lightly.
• Pallister's United front
  Manchester United legend Gary Pallister believes Sir Alex Ferguson's side are ready to end the season on a high.
• Dreams come true
  Theo Paphitis's dream of seeing Millwall play at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff will come true tomorrow.
• Villa's magic moment
  CUP FINAL LEGENDS: Ricky Villa lit up Wembley in 1981, scoring one of the most memorable goals in Cup Final history.
• Keane on a high
  Manchester United captain Roy Keane was delighted after United's victory over Millwall in The FA Cup Final.
• Finishing with style
  If the ball is in the Millwall box today, you can be sure Paul Scholes won’t be far away.
• Wembley painted Sky Blue
  CUP FINAL COUNTDOWN: The 1987 Final is remembered for the surprise winners and Keith Houchen's great goal.
• Saintly Stokes
  CUP FINAL LEGENDS: Bobby Stokes was the hero in Southampton's FA Cup win over Manchester United in 1976.
• Medal man
  Brian McClair played a major part in Manchester United's glorious FA Cup past, winning the trophy twice.
• Mascots confirmed
  The FA is happy to confirm that the official mascots for the 2004 FA Cup Final in Cardiff this Saturday.
• Man and boy
  Manchester United in an FA Cup Final in his home town of Cardiff. Ryan Giggs has waited a long time for this day.
• Marvin's coming of age
  Marvin Elliott was cleaning football boots this time last year, but on Saturday he will come up against Ryan Giggs.
• The Ultimate Prize
  WIN: BBC Sport and TheFA.com, have teamed up to offer you the chance of a lifetime at The FA Cup Final.
• One shot at glory
  Millwall coach Ray Wilkins won The FA Cup at Old Trafford, so he knows more than most about what he’ll be up against.
• Wimbledon show the way
  CUP FINAL COUNTDOWN: With The Cup Final a week away we look back to Wimbledon's amazing win in 1988.
• Where it'll be won
  TheFA.com gets into the thick of the action to see where tomorrow's FA Cup Final will be won and lost.
• The magic lives on
  A lot has changed in football since Trevor Brooking's headed goal won The FA Cup for West Ham 24 years ago.
• Norman does it again
  CUP FINAL LEGENDS: Norman Whiteside was United's hero 19 years ago when he scored the winner against Everton.
• Road to Cardiff
  TheFA.com looks at how the two FA Cup Finalists reached Cardiff, moving on to the Sixth Round.
• Chance to be a hero
  Having overcome huge personal battles, Millwall's Neil Harris can look forward to a role in The FA Cup Final.
• Shocks can happen
  CLASSIC CUP FINALS: Millwall will hope to emulate Sunderland's surprise win over Leeds United in the 1973 Final.
• Rail Travel Information
  Click here for all the information you need to know about travelling to Cardiff by rail.
• Information for Man Utd supporters
  If you are heading to Cardiff you can download information on car parking, coach parking, and safety right here.
• Information for Millwall supporters
  If you are heading to Cardiff you can download information on car parking, coach parking, and safety right here.
• Win a Cup Final ball
  COMPETITION: The Mitre ISO Cup Final ball, which will be used when Man Utd meet Millwall can be yours to own.
• Ticketing update
  The FA and Millwall tonight released the following joint statement regarding The FA Cup Final ticketing arrangements.
• Worldwide TV Coverage
  All the information you need about the broadcasters of Saturday's FA Cup Final around the world.
• Open to the elements
  The roof of the Millennium Stadium will remain open for this season's FA Cup Final between Man United and Millwall.
• Bright Jimmy
  FA CUP GAFFER TAPES: Jimmy Melia will always be remembered for when he took Brighton to the 1983 Final.
• Minton's dream comes true
  It's every footballer’s dream to reach a major cup final. For Canvey Island’s Jeff Minton, the dream is coming true twice.
• Supporter information
  If you are heading to Cardiff, click here to read all the information that you need to know ahead of travelling to the match.
• Matthews makes his mark
  CUP FINAL LEGENDS: Stanley Matthews was overdue his Cup winners' medal when Blackpool reached the 1953 Final.
• Road to Cardiff
  CUP FINAL COUNTDOWN: We look back at how the two FA Cup Finalists reached Cardiff, starting with the Third Round.
• Man with the mike
  The Voice of Football, John Motson, will be commentating on his 25th FA Cup Final tomorrow afternoon.
• Road to Cardiff
  CUP FINAL COUNTDOWN: TheFA.com looks at how the two FA Cup Finalists reached Cardiff moving on to the 4th Rd.
• Cole's United goal
  THURSDAY EXCLUSIVE: Former United striker Andy Cole will be rooting for them to win The FA Cup Final on Saturday.
• Road to Cardiff
  TheFA.com looks at how the two FA Cup Finalists reached Cardiff moving on to the Fifth Round.

Minute by Minute

• United win The Cup
  Manchester United have beaten First Division Millwall 3-0 in The FA Cup Final here in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Match Report

• Glory, glory Man Utd
  The FA Cup is on its way back to Old Trafford after Manchester United beat Millwall 3-0 in Cardiff.

Post Match Reaction

• O'Shea sends out warning
  John O'Shea has warned Arsenal that Manchester United mean to win the championship next season.
• Fergie celebrates fifth win
  Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after the winger turned on the style against Millwall.
• Lions will go on
  Dennis Wise and Ray Wilkins were keen to highlight the positives after defeat against Manchester United.
• Giggs on a high
  Ryan Giggs says winning The FA Cup has left Manchester United on a high despite missing out on the League.
• Ruud hails Cup victory
  Ruud van Nistelrooy has hailed the glamour and prestige of The FA Cup after lifting the trophy aloft in Cardiff.

Match Library

• The FA Cup Final: Match Library
  The FA Cup FInal Match Centre: Manchester United v Millwall