Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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.

The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️
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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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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? 👇
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