Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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Is Grealish World Class? Where Next for Klopp? And England to Win the Euros!? Mar 14, 2024

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Tubes is BACK on the Fozcast with Ben and Tom to talk through all the biggest stories in the world of football right now! Euro 2024 is just a couple of months away and so we’ve decided to go through the players we think will make the the final Euro 2024 England squad! And can anyone stop the Three Lions from winning the tournament this summer?! Don’t miss all of that, plus:

Where will Ivan Toney go next?
Who is going to replace Klopp at Liverpool?
Is Jack Grealish World Class?
Would Unai Emery leave Villa for Man Utd?!

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“It was a CLEAR PEN!?” Heated Liverpool vs Man City Reaction | TFFI 27 Mar 11, 2024

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Wow. What a title race this is! Ben Foster is joined by Mark Goldbridge and Dave Watson to break down all the action from an action-packed thriller between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield on Sunday. Should Liverpool have had a last-minute penalty? Why didn’t VAR intervene?! The lads get straight into it all and what it means for the title race…

Arsenal were the real winners of the weekend as they left it late to beat Brentford 2-1 and move to the top of the table! Kai Havertz headed in the winner for Mikel Arteta’s side but should he have been sent off for a dive earlier in the game? And the lads also break down that Aaron Ramsdale mistake before debating where he should go if he leaves Arsenal this summer!

Plus:

🔴 Did John McGinn deserve a red card?!

🤔 Is Alejandro Garnacho Player of the Year?

☀️ What happens at warm weather training camps?

🐝 Tom Cleverley takes over at Watford!

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Phil Jagielka: How to be a Premier League Defender (and Backup KEEPER!) Mar 07, 2024

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Today on the Fozcast we have Everton and Sheffield United icon, Phil Jagielka! Jags has played over 800 games in his career in which 4 of those appearances were in goal and 40 caps for England!

Jags talks to us about Neil Warnock and how fiery he can be in the dressing room! We also have a flashback to the Brazil 2014 World Cup and how players were getting media trained whilst they were out there by using a whiteboard! Everton and Sheffield United where the two big clubs in Phil’s career and we touch on the highs and the lows throughout these times and how he felt like he never got to say goodbye to the fans properly!

Strap in for this one, it’s a belter!

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What are These Refs THINKING?! Our Reaction to the Manchester Derby! TFFI 26 Mar 04, 2024

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Ben Foster, Mark Goldbridge and Dave Watson have a lot to unpack in this week’s Football Fill-In! Man City completed a league double over Man United in Sunday’s Manchester Derby, with Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden both scoring screamers. But Goldbridge claims Foden is stat padding!

Refereeing mistakes dominated the headlines this weekend. Liverpool stayed top of the Premier League thanks to Darwin Nunez’s 99th-minute winner but it was overshadowed by controversy around a drop-ball incident at the other end. The lads give their thoughts on that, plus the chaotic ending to Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Valencia in which Jude Bellingham was sent off after scoring what he thought was the winner!

Don’t miss all of that, as well as:

⚒️ A HUGE week for David Moyes!

💰 How much is Watkins worth now?

🔵 Chelsea fans singing for Mourinho?!

️⛔️ Pogba’s four-year ban!

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Jonas Olsson on Life at West Brom, Tony Pulis & SECRET Airport Terminals!? Feb 29, 2024

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Today we are going back to the West Brom days! We’re joined by my good friend and Premier League legend, Jonas Olsson on the Fozcast! We look back at our time at West Brom and those LEGENDARY pre-season tours with Tony Pulis! And Jonas reveals the very unique thing he does to his boots before every game!

Jonas has got 25 caps for Sweden and we discuss his debut and what Ibrahimovic is really like behind the scenes!

We also talked about…

🤯 Do players FAKE injuries?!

👕 His ONE rule with swapping shirts!

🚴🏻 The time someone SABOTAGED Tony Pulis…

✈️ The SECRET airport footballers use!

And so much more!

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What was Poch doing?! Can Liverpool win the QUADRUPLE?! Ft. Phil Jagielka | TFFI 25 Feb 26, 2024

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We’ve got a special episode of The Football Fill-In this week as Phil Jagielka joins Ben Foster, Mark Goldbridge and Paul Robinson to break down all the weekend drama from the Carabao Cup Final and the Premier League!

A depleted Liverpool beat Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday to claim their first trophy of the season but can Jurgen Klopp’s side win the ‘Quadruple’?! The lads give their thoughts on that, as well as their take on Mauricio Pochettino’s claim that Chelsea were hoping for penalties in extra-time!

Manchester United’s unbeaten start to 2024 was ended by Fulham after Alex Iwobi scored a 97th minute winner at Old Trafford. Mark Goldbridge gives his honest thoughts on that defeat and where it’s left Man United’s divided fan base…

Plus:

😬 Is Eddie Howe going to get sacked?

😯 John Stones’ crazy free role!

⚔️ Jagielka on Sheffield United’s season

🔻 Who will be relegated?

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Freddie Ljungberg on being an Invincible, iconic Ads & Arsenal’s title chances! Feb 22, 2024

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We have a special episode for you guys today! We’re buzzing to be joined by an Arsenal legend and a key member of the 2003/04 Arsenal Invincible team in Freddie Ljungberg! Freddie talks us through his incredible career, from the highs of winning the Premier League and being part of that Invincible team, to the lows of losing the 2006 Champions League final against Barcelona…

We also had to talk about that record breaking Calvin Klein Advert he starred in, and the iconic Nike advert that featured Ronaldinho, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos & R9 to name just a few!

And that’s not all...

Freddie also discusses the current Arsenal team’s title chances and his opinion on VAR, as well as Arsenal’s fierce rivalries with Manchester United and Spurs. And we finished by asking Freddie some of YOUR questions that you sent in via Instagram!

Link to Freddie Ljungberg Unseen on Viaplay! 👇🏼

https://viaplay.se/serier/freddie-ljungbergs-unseen

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Is Saka BETTER than Foden?! Mbappe to the Premier League?! TFFI 24 Feb 19, 2024

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Ben Foster, Mark Goldbridge and Dave Watson are back together to break down another action-packed weekend in the Premier League!

Arsenal can’t stop scoring. Their latest victims were Burnley as the Gunners ran out 5-0 winners to further prove they’re fired up for the title fight. And following Bukayo Saka’s second brace in as many games, the lads debate who’s better: Saka or Phil Foden?

Man City dropped points after drawing 1-1 with Chelsea as Erling Haaland had a day to forget after missing all TEN of his shots! Is the Norwegian starting to struggle?

And Liverpool continue to steamroll everyone in front of them, but can they carry their form into the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea? The lads lay down their predictions…

Don’t miss all that, plus:

🤔 Did Hojund mean his second goal against Luton?!

😬Should Kalvin Phillips go to Euro 2024?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Who else deserves a spot in the England squad?

😲Is Kylian Mbappe heading to the Premier League?!

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Jay Rodriguez’s Honest Opinion of VAR & Playing for Vincent Kompany! Feb 15, 2024

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Join us on the Fozcast for an unforgettable episode with Jay Rodriguez! 🎙 This week, Tom & Ben sit down with the Burnley forward to dive deep into his remarkable journey through football. From the highs of playing with England’s greatest players to the harrowing lows of facing career-threatening injuries, Jay opens up on everything he’s experienced during his 17-year career so far!

You don’t want to miss this one as we discuss:

🟣Life at Burnley and how Vincent Kompany transformed the club.

🖐🏼What it’s really like training against Virgil van Dijk.

😂Gary Neville’s advice before Jay’s England debut.

🥵The intensity of playing under Mauricio Pochettino.

🏃‍♂️The infamous Tony Pulis pre-season…

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BLUE Cards in Football? MAGUIRE Masterclass & Arsenal SMASH West Ham! TFFI 23 Feb 12, 2024

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Another drama-filled weekend in the Premier League means Ben Foster & Paul Robinson have plenty to discuss on this week’s Football Fill-In!

Arsenal made a loud statement in the title race, annihilating West Ham 6-0 and piling the pressure on David Moyes. But Liverpool and Man City also picked up three more points each, as the title race continues to heat up...

Villa Park no longer looks like a fortress as Manchester United made it three-straight home defeats for Unai Emery’s men following Scott McTominay’s late winner. And Harry Maguire deserves huge credit for his performance.

Don’t miss all of that plus:

🟦 Blue cards in football?!

🤔 Should players celebrate against their old clubs?

🏆 Are Spurs in the title race?

👋🏼 Will Bruno Guimaraes leave Newcastle?!

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