FA to review Cup ban on Cardiff after Platini pledge

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Under FA rules Cardiff, who face Barnsley in the semi-finals, would not qualify for the UEFA Cup as Welsh clubs have been deemed ineligible and only able to qualify through their own competitions.

Cardiff celebrate Whittingham's goal in the Cup win over Middlesbrough

UEFA president Michel Platini has promised to intervene to help Cardiff should they eventually triumph, and the FA are now reviewing their own rule.

An FA spokesman said: "In light of Cardiff City's success in reaching the FA Cup semi-finals, the Football Association is considering its position on European qualification for the winners of the FA Cup.

"Historically, the understanding of the FA has been that Welsh clubs were ineligible for the UEFA Cup should they have won the FA Cup.

"The question of eligibility for Welsh clubs has not arisen for many years so it is only now appropriate for us to look at the issue afresh.

"At this time, there has been no definitive decision taken as far as this year's FA Cup is concerned.

"The FA has contacted UEFA and the Football Association of Wales to ascertain their views. We are aware of the comments expressed by UEFA president Michel Platini this week."