Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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.
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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! 👇

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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.
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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.
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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.
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