Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

Could Manchester United REALLY get relegated?! 😳⚽ This week on The Football Fill-In, the lads discuss the growing crisis at Man United, Arsenal's huge win at Anfield and whether players should be sent off for trying to con the referee! 👀 Plus, Fozzy and Watto break down Alisson's incredible goalkeeping, reveal what REALLY happens on Premier League training grounds and explain the one thing that terrifies defenders. Plenty of big opinions, behind-the-scenes insights and, of course, a bit of football trivia! Get involved in the comments and let us know your thoughts! 👇 00:00 Title Sequence 00:30 Intro 01:05 Arsenal vs Liverpool – Arteta's Defensive Masterclass 04:05 Arsenal's Incredible Defensive Depth 05:35 Liverpool's Missed Chances & VAR Controversy 08:35 Should Players Be Sent Off for Diving? 09:45 Alisson's World-Class Save 11:35 Are Arsenal Favourites for the Title? 13:05 Liverpool's Game-Changing Young Talent 14:25 Suzuki's Costly Goalkeeping Mistake 17:45 James Trafford's Mistake Against Bournemouth 19:45 Is Playing Out from the Back Too Risky? 22:20 Are Teams Training Properly for the Press? 25:20 Bournemouth's Impressive Run of Form 26:50 Manchester United's Crisis Continues 29:20 Who's to Blame for United's Shocking Defending? 32:50 Martinez's Red Card & Penalty Controversy 35:10 Is Michael Carrick Facing the Sack? 36:20 Jamie Carragher vs Aston Villa – Legal Action?! 39:00 Could Unai Emery Fix Manchester United? 41:00 Tottenham's Turnaround 42:30 Could Manchester United Actually Get Relegated? 45:40 Man United AND Man City in the Championship?! 47:45 Can Brighton Finish in the Top Four? 49:00 Who Can Manchester United Actually Beat? 50:30 The Football Fill-In Quiz! 1:00:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we coaching goalkeepers WRONG? 🧤⚽ Former England goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson joins Fozzy and Tom to discuss how modern goalkeeping has evolved and whether today's goalkeepers are being asked to do too much. Having worked at the highest level of football for decades, including with England under Gareth Southgate and now Wales, Marge shares his views on modern coaching, the growing pressure to play out from the back and why traditional goalkeeping fundamentals are sometimes being overlooked. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time with England, what it was like working closely with Jordan Pickford and the small technical details that can make all the difference at the highest level. From coaching philosophies to the demands of the modern game, it's a fascinating insight into what it really takes to be an elite goalkeeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United are in absolute crisis… but is sacking Michael Carrick really going to fix anything? After another shocking performance against Bournemouth, the lads question everything that's going wrong at Old Trafford — from the players and recruitment to the people running the club. Is the problem much bigger than the manager? Elsewhere, Unai Emery's Aston Villa are flying after a massive win over Man City, Ben gives his verdict on Donnarumma's goalkeeping, and the lads discuss why Arsenal keep getting criticised despite continuing to win. Plus, Liverpool are finding their form, Spurs are turning things around, and there's plenty more from another eventful weekend of Premier League football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've spent TWO episodes finding out what football fans HATE about players… 👀⚽ Now it's the footballers' turn to get their own back! 😂 Today joining us is former Wrexham player Ben Tozer and we asked current and former Premier League players what fans do that REALLY winds them up, and they didn't hold back! From abuse in the stands and fans turning up at their houses, to awkward selfies, outrageous requests and 'banter' going way too far. Fozzy and the lads reveal what footballers REALLY think about fans! 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do brilliant footballers seem to struggle when they join Manchester United? And is Michael Carrick really the problem, or does the blame lie much higher up at Old Trafford? 👀 On this week's Football Fill-In, Fozzy and the lads dive into Manchester United's ongoing problems, from the club's leadership and recruitment to the players who arrive as stars but struggle to hit the same heights. We also discuss Brighton's incredible start to the Premier League season. Could they really follow in Leicester City's footsteps and pull off something extraordinary? Plus, there's plenty more to get stuck into: ⚽ Roy Keane as Manchester United manager – would it actually work? 🔵 Manchester City's title ambitions and the ongoing debate around their financial case. 🔴 Liverpool's latest performance, Alexander Isak and the reaction to missed chances. 🦅 What's going wrong at Crystal Palace? 🔴 Sunderland's struggles and the pressure of European football. 🧤 Goalkeeping analysis, Jordan Pickford, Joe Hart and the changing role of modern goalkeepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football fans have had ENOUGH! 🤬⚽ You lot had SO MANY things you hate about footballers that we couldn't possibly fit them all into one episode… so we're BACK with Part 2! From players refusing to get up after a tackle and Premier League stars shushing lower-league fans, to footballers APOLOGISING for scoring against their old clubs… Fozzy and the lads are calling it all out! We're also getting into ridiculous football jargon, over-the-top celebrations, the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories involving Tony Pulis! 🔥 Should footballers ALWAYS celebrate against their old clubs? 🔥 Is shushing lower-league fans embarrassing? 🔥 Have VAR and social media ruined goal celebrations? Let us know what annoys YOU most about modern football in the comments! 👇 Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 15% off at hexclad.co.uk/FOZCAST. Offer excludes bundles and other items already on sale. #hexcladpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Carrick is under pressure, United's players aren't showing enough intensity, and the lads are questioning whether anything has actually changed at Old Trafford. Liverpool's big-money signings are getting torn apart after a 3-0 defeat to Man City, while Enzo Maresca's side keep winning despite the uncertainty hanging over the club. Could the whole Premier League title race become a farce? 👀 Plus, Arsenal's title charge, the Ødegaard world-class debate and another chaotic Fill-In quiz! 🎙️ Another huge week of talking points on Football FILL-IN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What really goes through a goalkeeper’s head when you’re 5-0 down at half-time? Alex McCarthy joins this week’s Fozcast to lift the lid on life as a Premier League goalkeeper – from the mentality needed to survive a 9-0 defeat, dealing with mistakes and losing your place, to England call-ups, facing Jamie Vardy and the moments that can completely change a career. A proper insight into one of the most unforgiving positions in football. Watch the full episode now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronaldo’s latest Portugal camp turned awkward after he was told he would come on, spent 30 minutes warming up, and then never made it onto the pitch. We also look at what a meaningful punishment for Man City could actually look like, including the idea of repeated 30–40 point deductions that could leave them stuck in mid-table for years, plus Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or chances. Also on the agenda: England’s goalkeeper situation, fixture congestion, Max Dowman and Dele Alli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From coming through at Spurs with Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, to still playing Premier League football at 35, he’s watched clubs get younger, transfer values explode and Bournemouth somehow keep selling their best players without slowing down. We get into what Kane was really like before anyone knew how good he’d become, why 30 now feels old in football, and what Adam has had to sacrifice to keep playing at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What punishment should Man City face – and would anything less than relegation actually be enough? 👀 The lads break down the potential consequences for City, what relegation could mean for Haaland and the squad, and the wider impact across English football. Plus, after England’s defeat to Spain, we ask why England still struggle to play the way Spain do and whether there’s a deeper problem with our footballing identity. And with James Trafford getting his opportunity, has the time finally come for England to move on from Jordan Pickford as No.1? 🧤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Brown takes us inside the Manchester United dressing room at the height of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. From Wayne Rooney arriving with no fear, to Cristiano Ronaldo changing the level, Paul Scholes’ outrageous ability, Roy Keane setting the standards, and why finishing third felt like failure – this is a proper first-hand account of what made that United side different. Wes also tells us what training was really like, how Ferguson managed huge personalities, and why the culture inside the club was so hard to replicate. If you want to know what peak Manchester United actually felt like from the inside, this is it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We asked YOU what footballers do that winds you up the most… 👀⚽️ And the answers came flying in 😂 Badge kissing. Ignoring the fans. Fake reactions for the cameras. Rolled-up shorts. Generic “we go again” posts. Being too friendly with the opposition. Even wearing the wrong kit when there’s no clash. Ben, Tom and Watto go through the lot — defending the players when there’s more to it, calling them out when there isn’t, and agreeing with the fans more often than you might expect. What’s your biggest footballer pet hate? 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two games in and there’s already A LOT to talk about… 👀 Villa have had the heart ripped out of their team, Liverpool have lost their fear factor, and questions are already being asked about Kobbie Mainoo’s next move. Ben and the lads also break down the tiny Cole Palmer detail that leaves goalkeepers stranded, why the Alisson challenge WAS a penalty, and whether João Pedro was right to give it back to the Brighton fans. Plus, can anyone really blame Ollie Watkins for wanting out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 years inside the England setup. The Golden Generation. Sven. Capello. Southgate. Baden-Baden. Mourinho in the frame for the England job. Former Club England Managing Director Adrian Bevington joins us to tell the stories behind some of the biggest moments and decisions in English football — including a few that have never been told before. A proper football conversation packed with insight from someone who was right at the heart of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices