Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

Man United are bottom of the Premier League for high-intensity distance, sprint distance and time spent sprinting… so is there a much bigger problem at the club than just results? 😳

The lads break down United’s worrying start, Michael Carrick, the lack of intensity and the huge pressure now being placed on young players like JJ Gabriel. They also debate whether we need to get rid of the term “wonderkid” altogether.

Elsewhere, Jordan Henderson’s confrontation with Emi Martínez sparks a big debate over leadership and responsibility, while Tottenham’s incredible home-defeat record raises plenty of questions. Plus, the lads put their Premier League knowledge to the test with a football quiz at the end of the show.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:40 What is going on with Manchester United?

08:02 Should we stop calling promising young players “Wonderkids”

18:11 Chelsea stung by the bees

24:44 What it’s like dealing with Set Plays

29:46 Brighton beat Arsenal

35:15 That Enzo Fernandez Free Kick

36:16 Sunderland put up a fight against Manchester City

37:30 Are Sunderland like the new Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth

39:40 Tottenham are currently 20th in the Premier League

45:48 Aston Villa get their first win this PL season

46:43 Andros Townsend ran over…

47:56 Everton V Ipswich incidences

50:10 Are the referees forgetting to punish diving

51:45 Coventry first Premier League win in 25 years!

53:19 Quiz

1:03:11 Outro
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What really happens when you’re left on the bench in professional football?

Ben, Tom and Toze reveal the unwritten rules substitutes have to learn - from where you sit and how you warm up, to body language, bench hierarchy and the way managers judge you before you even get on the pitch.

They also get into appearance bonuses, contract clauses, players trying to get noticed during warm-ups, and why the wrong attitude on the bench can cost you your chance.
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The lads break down why they think the officials panicked, the Foden/Bruno red-card incident, and whether all the controversy actually let Man United off the hook after being second-best against 10 men.

Elsewhere, there’s a big debate around David Raya, Liverpool’s start, Spurs’ problems, and what really separates the top Premier League goalkeepers.

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What happens when the contract ends… and the next club doesn’t come?

Jonny Williams has played 400 career games, featured at a Euros semi-final and a World Cup. Will Keane has played across the Championship and League One after coming through at Manchester United. Jamal Blackman has spent years in the professional game as a goalkeeper. And right now, all three are without a club.

We joined them at the PFA’s pre-season camp to talk honestly about life as a free agent — waiting for calls, being overlooked for younger players, training without a contract and dealing with the uncertainty of what comes next.

Three experienced pros, three very different situations, and a side of professional football fans rarely get to see.
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Ben and the boys break down why they look so strong, the big questions still hanging over Man United, and the goalkeeping moments that defined the weekend. Plus Mainoo, Haaland, Emi Martínez and plenty more.

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