Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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Lukasz Fabianski - The INCREDIBLE GK Dynamic at Arsenal in 2007! Feb 08, 2024

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We’ve got Lukasz Fabianski on the Fozcast! 🧤 Tom & Ben are joined by the West Ham goalkeeper he tells us everything from his incredible career so far. Lukasz has been a mainstay in the Premier League for over a decade, guarding the net for Arsenal and Swansea before joining West Ham in 2018. At the time of recording he has 90 Premier League clean sheets to his name - just two behind Ben’s own record of 92! 👀

Here’s what’s in store:

⚒️ His relationship with Areola at West Ham and transitioning to being a No.2 goalie

💪 The West Ham player who’s the best in the gym

😬 The AWKWARD GK union when he joined Arsenal

⚽️ Who’s the better striker: Van Persie or Lewandowski?

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Alisson & Van Dijk’s NIGHTMARE at Arsenal & Is Poch Getting SACKED?! Feb 05, 2024

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Goals on goals on goals! Ben Foster, Dave Watson and Mark Goldbridge break down all the drama from another action-packed weekend in the Premier League, with the title race taking a twist after Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-1 on Sunday. The lads break down the game and the uncharacteristic mistakes made by both defences, with Alisson and Van Dijk having afternoons to forget…

Wolves have been scoring for fun lately and they kept that going with a 4-2 win at Chelsea to pile more pressure on Mauricio Pochettino. Is the former Spurs man going to last the season? Or is he facing the sack? And talking of teams scoring for fun, Luton Town made it eight goals in two games, following up their 4-0 win over Brighton with a crazy 4-4 draw at Newcastle!

You don’t want to miss all of that, plus:

🧤Vicario being obstructed on corners again!

🔥Would Ollie Watkins get into any Premier League team?

🔴 Man Utd’s youngsters step up!

🤕Was Roy Hodgson at fault for Olise’s injury?

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Q&A Part 2 - Manchester United’s Extreme Dress Code & Footballers’ Free Gift Cards?! Feb 01, 2024

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We are back with another Q&A Fozcast for you all! We have the legend Paul Robinson back on the podcast to help us answer all of YOUR questions which you submitted to us!

How do clubs know a player is for sale? What were the fines like back in the day? What is the gift card that every footballer gets? All of these are answered in today’s episode…

Stay tuned to the Fozcast Instagram if you want to ask us questions for future episodes!

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Klopp LEAVING Liverpool & What is Next For Rashford? Jan 29, 2024

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Jurgen Klopp is LEAVING Liverpool! 😮Ben Foster, Paul Robinson and Dave Watson give their reactions to the huge news out of Liverpool and they discuss who might replace Klopp at Anfield… Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after he was out clubbing in Belfast and missed Manchester United training! He also missed Man Utd’s narrow FA Cup win against Newport County, with Erik ten Hag labelling the Rashford situation an “internal matter”.

And the sudden new ‘rule’ against goalkeepers ended up decided the FA Cup clash between Spurs and Man City, after Vicario was judged to have NOT been fouled before Nathan Ake scored the winner. Are referees going to do this from now on?! 👀

Don’t miss all of that, plus:

🤔 Mikel Arteta to replace Xavi at Barcelona?

🧤 Will Ramsdale move before deadline day?

😬 Drama at the Hawthorns!

👏🏼 Maidstone’s FA Cup win over Ipswich!

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We Ranked the Top 10 Sportsmen of All-Time... Jan 25, 2024

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The TOP 10 Sportsmen of all time! 👀This week’s Fozcast is going to cause some debate as Ben & Tom have ranked the best sportsmen of all time from 1-10…

Their personal achievements, team achievements, stats, and their overall worldwide impact was taken into account. 🌎

Do you agree with the list? Or was there anyone you think should be in the top 10? 🤔

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Did Ivan Toney CHEAT?! Ben Reacts To Deeney Being SACKED! TFFI 20 Jan 22, 2024

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It was another weekend of limited action in the Premier League but Ben Foster, Mark Goldbridge and Watto still had plenty to discuss, especially around Ivan Toney’s dramatic return to football in Brentford’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest! Did Toney cheat by moving the ball? Nottingham Forest certainly think so. But the lads also discuss the role Matt Turner and his wall had in the goal…

Liverpool and Arsenal both piled in the goals to keep their title dreams alive, while Sheffield United and West Ham played out a dramatic 2-2 draw! And Ben gives his take on former teammate Troy Deeney’s sacking, as Forest Green parted ways with him after just six games this week.

You don’t want to miss all of that, plus:

👀 Arsenal’s set-piece secret…

😬 Is Roy Hodgson under serious pressure?

👶 Liverpool’s brilliant youngsters!

😮 Omar Berrarda leaving Man City for Man Utd…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jose Mourinho the next England manager?

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Q&A - The BEST Derbies in Football and Snapping my Cruciate Playing 4 a side... Jan 18, 2024

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A slightly different Fozcast episode for you today! We asked you guys to ask us questions about everything football! And Ben, Tom and Paul Robinson give their answers…

What is the BEST derby in world football? Why do players use snus in football? What is the weirdest pre match ritual you’ve ever seen? All of your questions are answered in today’s episode!

If you want to ask any more questions for a part two, be sure to keep an eye on the Fozcast Instagram!

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Ben Foster RANT: “One Of The WORST Decisions I’ve EVER Seen!!” 😡 | TFFI 19 Jan 15, 2024

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There might have been a reduced fixture list in the Premier League this weekend but there was plenty for the lads to get stuck into in this week’s Football Fill-In! Ben Foster, Mark Goldbridge and former Premier League defender Paul Robinson break down all the drama and controversy, starting with Man City’s dramatic 3-2 win at Newcastle! What a return for Kevin De Bruyne! But is Eddie Howe now under pressure?

And Ben is FUMING at the latest VAR controversy following Luton’s last-minute equaliser at Burnley as goalkeeper James Trafford was ruled to have NOT been fouled! 😡

You don’t want to miss all of that, plus:

👀 Ben’s issue with Rashford’s celebration…

🤔 Ange vs Ten Hag: Who’s better?

🧤Brilliant Andre Onana analysis!

😮 What is going on at Chelsea?!

🇸🇦Jordan Henderson set to leave Saudi Arabia?!

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Behind the Scenes of the Manchester United Academy with Nick Cox Jan 11, 2024

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Join us on for a special Fozcast episode from inside Manchester United’s famed Carrington Road training ground! We’re buzzing to welcome Nick Cox, the Director of the Academy at Manchester United, who shares his 22-year journey in professional football with Ben and Tom. Nick talks about his beginnings at Watford to his influential role at Sheffield United, and now at the heart of Manchester United. Nick reveals his vision for nurturing young talents into not just top footballers, but exceptional individuals.

We dive deep into the workings of the Man United academy, uncovering the preparation that goes into loan moves, the unique gifts players receive when they sign with Man United, and whether the players still do a pantomime every year… Find out all the answers in this week’s episode!

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Ben Causes Controversy! 👀 Our Premier League Team of the Season SO FAR… Jan 08, 2024

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There was no Premier League action this week, so me, Mark and Watto have decided to create our Team of the Season so far! I think we have smashed it this year!

We also took a deep dive into player stats, which really opened our eyes to how good some players have been so far this season!

Make sure you guys get in the comments below with your team of the season so far and see how it compares to ours… 👀

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