Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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?...

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 m...

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: E...

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...

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 o...

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 t...

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 “won...

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 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...

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...

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 t...

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 ba...

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...

Tottenham were “bullied” by Brentford and Man United were “outworked” on a brutal opening weekend. We break down where it went wrong for Spurs and United, why Arsenal already look so strong, Liverpool’s early problems, and why clubs like Brentford and Brighton keep getting recruitment so right. Plus, the pressure on young players after huge-money moves and the goalkeeper situations that could beco...

Coventry City captain Matt Grimes joins Ben and Tom after leading the club back to the Premier League. He opens up on why staying up would be an even bigger achievement than promotion, just how relentless the Championship really is, and what it takes to captain a club with huge expectations. Matt also reveals what Frank Lampard is really like behind the scenes, why his arrival was such a statement...

Fozzy, Tom and Watto are back with their Premier League predictions for the new season — and there are some BIG calls. 👀 No Man City in the top four?! Everton pushing for Europe? Fulham going DOWN? Plus, the lads pick their champions, dark horses, Golden Boot and Golden Glove winners, and plenty more ahead of the new season. The Fill-In is BACK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

This week on the Fozcast, we're closing out the season with The Ultimate 2026 World Cup Quiz! Ben, Tom and Toze take on 50 questions covering everything from this summer's World Cup, with quizmaster Luke putting their knowledge to the test. There are five rounds of ten questions – but can you beat the lads? Round 1: Group Stage Round 2: England Career Paths Round 3: Knockout Stage Round 4: Wo...

England's World Cup campaign is over, so it's time for the final verdict. Ben, Tom and Toze rate every England player, debating the biggest winners, the biggest disappointments and who truly delivered when it mattered most. Agree with the ratings, or are we miles off? Let us know your biggest winner and biggest loser in the comments. We also give awards to the - Player of the tournament - GK of th...

Spain have won the World Cup beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 1-0! Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a 106th minute winner to give Spain their second title after Enzo Fernandez saw red. In this livestream Ben, Tom and Toze look at all the talking points from the World Cup Final, giving their opinions on... - Argentina and did they take it too far? - The half-time show... - England finish 3...

The World Cup is nearly over and what a tournament it has been! In this episode, the lads are going to preview the World Cup Final and give their predictions on who's going to win. Will it be Spain or Argentina? There's also been a load of talking points which the lads will discuss which include... - Messi GOAT debate settled? - Pep Guardiola to replace Thomas Tuchel? - Lamine and Messi baby photo...

Heart-breaking for England as our journey is over as we lose to Argentina 2-1 in the semi-final. Join Ben, Tom and Watto for their reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's nearly the end of the World Cup and it has FLOWN by! In this livestream, Ben, Tom and Watto will be previewing the upcoming semi-final games with France taking on Spain and England taking on Argentina. Who do you think is making it to the finals... We've also had some breaking news come out at Manchester United with them potentially signing Youri Tielemans. What do you make of this signing? L...

England have done it! We have beaten Norway and have stopped Erling Haaland's team to advance to the semi-finals vs Argentina at the World Cup... We will be reacting too... The IMPACT of Jude Bellingham Jordan Pickford Jude and Tuchel's post-match interviews The quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The quarter-finals have well and truly kicked off with France beating Morocco last night. In this stream we will be looking ahead to the big England game vs Norway. Do you think we will make it to the semi-finals? There’s all this, plus: Quansah two-match ban Guehi injured? How can we STOP Haaland? Spain vs Belgium quarter-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices