Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Gaël Clichy joins Ben Foster and Tom on the Fozcast this week! From playing under Arsène Wenger and being part of the legendary Invincibles, to life at Man City with Pep Guardiola, Gaël shares unique insights into two of the greatest managers of all time — and how he's taken lessons from both into his own coaching journey. Clichy opens up on winning Premier League titles, the inside story of that iconic Aguero moment, and his perspective on losing the Carling Cup Final against our very own Ben Foster. Plus, we dive into his work alongside Thierry Henry with France U21s and his ambitions to become a manager after retirement. This one's packed with stories, laughs, and top-level football insight — massive thanks to Gaël for coming on!

There's plenty of football chat to get stuck into as we hit the season's first International Break! Ben, Tom and Watto reflect on England's win over Andorra, Manchester United's transfer window and Daniel Levy's departure from Tottenham after 25 years! We also have the world famous Football Fill-In Quiz, plus we discuss: ✍️ - Senne Lammens - is he the Answer for Man Utd?

Graham Stack - Former Arsenal GK - is BACK for his second appearance on the Fozcast and this time we are talking about everything which has happened to the GK's in the 2025 transfer window. We spoke about… Manchester United signing Lammens from Belgium Who's taking that No1 Spot at Manchester City? Trafford or Donnarumma? What's Next for Emi Martinez? Who's going to be Englands No1? We also speak about the new Premier League footballs and how much of an impact they can have on the GKs… Make sure you check out Pro Project Promotions below! https://www.proprojectpromotions.com/bookings?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafPhsh0L9dSJVZ0CyV6ZgM8bmAjEldmTgazJcxz_7jXRcD_8bsP5vZmwqgR4A_aem_iYFmq3gUDv5XSs9-5FBsuQ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Isak to Liverpool? Yoane Wissa to Newcastle? Gianluigi Donnarumma to Man City?  Ben, Tom and Barnsley's finest Dave Watson reflect on another weekend of Premier League football and all the deals that could be made on Transfer Deadline Day!  We analyse whether David Raya should've done better for Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick at Anfield and there's a big VAR RANT from Ben, plus: ✍️ - Deadline Day DEALS! 

Former European and Commonwealth Champions and and previous British Record holder Iwan Thomas joins the Fozcast for a wide-ranging chat on life in athletics, the highs of winning medals to the realities of money in sport. Iwan reveals the truth about Olympic medals, what it's really like lining up against the best in the world and why he misses competing every single day. Plus, the wild story of how he got a McDonald's Gold Card, the controversy of athletes being transferred between nations, and his take on Usain Bolt, Keely Hodgkinson, Gout Gout and the future of athletics... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Gameweek 2 in the Premier League and we've seen some incredible action once again as Spurs win at City, Viktor Gyokeres scores twice and Jack Grealish stars!  Join me, Tom and super Dave Watson as we look back on all the action, including:  ✍️ - Donnarumma signing? What happens to James Trafford? 

In Part Two of our chat with Eric Dier, we cover everything from his move to Bayern Munich to why he left to join Monaco this season. Eric chats about playing alongside stars like Paul Pogba, what it's like sharing a dressing room with Manuel Neuer and some of the best players he's ever played with… We also look at Eric's career with England — from the heartbreak of Iceland in Euro 2016, to the moment he stepped up to take that penalty to send England into Quarter-Finals of the World Cup in 2022. We look at the impact Gareth Southgate had on the squad when he first arrived and we get an insight into Daniel Levy's running of Spurs and how all of the team watched the Matchday Vlogs in lockdown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League is BACK and we are BACK for another season of the Football Fill In!  Join me, Tom and super Dave Watson as we look back on all the action from the weekend.  There's debut goals, big wins and controversial decisions… 

Eric Dier joins Ben and Tom for a deep dive into his fascinating career so far. From growing up in Portugal and being moulded by Sporting Lisbon, to making the tough move to Tottenham - he talks about life under Jose Mourinho and THAT moment when he ran into the stands to confront a fan. Eric speaks about leaving Spurs, joining Bayern Munich and a hilarious Thomas Muller conversation! This is part one of two with Eric on the Fozcast, so stay tuned for next week... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is over… the Premier League is back!

Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson joins us fresh off the club's incredible back-to-back-to back promotions and talks to us  about what's really going on behind the scenes at one of football's most talked-about clubs. He reveals why he turned down offers from Serie A clubs to join Wrexham, what it's like walking into The Turf for the first time, and how the club plans to not just survive but thrive in the Championship. We also dive into: The strategy behind transfer signings Whether players join Wrexham for the money Stadium size challenges & TV money myths And how they plan to close the financial gap to compete at the top

Pre-season is almost done and the Premier League campaign is just under two weeks away!  Ben is joined by Tom and Ben Tozer to go through the latest football news including Alexander Isak gossip, the Newcastle goalkeeper debate and Arsenal finally signing a striker... There's all that to come plus the Quiz and an incredible new tiebreaker that you won't want to miss.

From the Premier League to the A-League with Sydney FC, it's Joe Lolley on the Fozcast! From negotiating his own contract (yes, really) to taking a massive pay cut just to move to Australia, Joe tells us what life's really like in the A-League. We chat about footy culture down under, what a matchday looks like, and the madness of things like salary caps and "marquee players"

This week on the Fozcast, we dive into the wild world of football club owners — the good, the bad, and the ugly. From Vincent Tan trying to change Cardiff's kit colours to the chaos of the Venky's at Blackburn, we share some of the most outrageous owner stories in football. We debate whether you'd prefer an owner who pumps in cash into a club or tries to build a club slowly… are the Manchester United owners really that bad, and we uncover a potential Chelsea secret which includes Roman Abramovich and his nightclub plans under Stamford Bridge… Plus, we break down what PSR actually means in the Premier League and why Brentford's approach deserves more credit. This one's a belter! Let us know in the comments what owners you want us to look at next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're out in New Zealand and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Wrexham Director Shaun Harvey on the Fozcast. In this episode, Shaun gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how transfers really happen — from navigating obstacles to sealing the deal.  With Wrexham now in the Championship, he also explains how the club's strategy might evolve as they push for a historic promotion to the Premier League… We also chatted about:

On The Fozcast today we bring you a Pod from Down Under as we welcome former Premier League and Socceroos stopper, it's Mark Bosnich! Now a sports broadcaster in his homeland, the former Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea keeper joins us for a fascinating chat as we look back on his career. We reminisce about massive saves in big matches, how Sir Alex Ferguson kept all those big egos under control and what was Gareth Southgate like as a player?! There's all that to come in this must watch Pod, plus much more, including:

We're joined by one of the Fozcast's most decorated guests of all-time this week, it's World Cup Winner and European Champion - Juan Mata!  The Spaniard reveals all from his trophy laden career, including his BIG MONEY moves, taking a penalty in a Champions League Final and we find out why Petr Cech was a genius.  Mata also talks managers, that CRAZY Spanish team and he tell us who the BEST player he played with was…  There's all that to come and much more, including: 

Ben and Tom are joined by Watto to discuss all the latest football news, including:  ❤️ - Diogo Jota & Andre Silva 

What really happens behind the scenes in a professional football dressing room? In this episode, the lads dive into everything you don't see on matchdays — from who controls the speaker, to strange pre-game rituals, lost property and how quickly are players allowed to leave the dressing room after full-time. Ben even tells us a story about what it's like sitting next to Cristiano Ronaldo and what he's like behind closed doors. We also talk about…

Ben and Tom are joined by Watto to discuss the latest news in football including possible 50 MILLION POUND transfers, pitchside interviews during a game and England's Under-21 team winning Euro 2025!  We've got a belting Quiz and so many topics to discuss, including:  

This week's guest on the Fozcast is Premier League veteran and Netherlands international Tim Krul – the man who shocked the world when he was subbed on just for a penalty shootout at the 2014 FIFA World Cup... Playing for Newcastle United and Norwich City for the majority of his career, Tim reflects on a career filled with iconic moments, serious injuries, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. He also touches on what it was like being at Luton and getting relegated from the Premier League all the way down to League One... He tells us:

It's that time of year again… the End of Season Quiz is here! Ben, Tom, Watto and Ben Tozer are going head-to-head across five rounds:

The lads are back for another episode of the Football Fill In and there's no rest for the players either as the Club World Cup kicks off in the United States!  Ben and Tom are joined by Watto and Toze to discuss the tournament, the money involved and much more from acrosss the world of football, including: 

She's back on the Fozcast for her second cap… It's England's Number One, Hannah Hampton!

This week on the Fozcast, Ben and Tom are joined a returning legend on the pod and now father, Tubes to dive deep into one of the most hotly debated topics in football – who are the most underrated players in Premier League history? From forgotten legends to those who never quite got the respect they deserved, we go through a top 5 list packed with quality names… we're talking Olivier Giroud, Leighton Baines, Dimitri Payet and Lucas Leiva, just to name a few… Tubes even shares a brilliant personal story about Mikel Arteta, and we hear why David James might be the most athletic goalkeeper the Premier League has ever seen... There are hot takes, nostalgic shouts, and a few controversial picks too…

We may be on a break from Premier League action, but there's still plenty of big talkings points in the world of football to discuss!  Ben and Tom are joined by Robbo to talk through Ange Postecoglou's departure from Spurs and Thomas Frank's possible arrival, plus news on Bryan Mbeumo's transfer and Man United's CRAZY wage structure! 

James Trafford's journey to the Premier League is like no other… from life on a farm to becoming England U21's hero and a key figure at Burnley. In this episode, Trafford reflects on that mad Las Vegas trip, explains why he got 7 yellow cards as a goalkeeper, and reveals what it was like saving two penalties in one game to secure a clean sheet AND the dark arts of how he did it… He opens up about: •⁠  ⁠Leaving Manchester City in search of regular football •⁠  ⁠His Premier League debut season and getting dropped •⁠  ⁠How Vincent Kompany helped shape his game •⁠  ⁠Winning the Euros with England U21s •⁠  ⁠His love for Bolton!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's guest on the Fozcast is Arsenal's number one, winner of the Premier League Golden Glove and Euro 2024 winner with Spain, it's David Raya! In this episode, David shares the story of moving from Spain to England at just 16 years old, adjusting to a new culture and chasing his dream of becoming a professional goalkeeper.  He reflects on his journey from Blackburn and Brentford to Arsenal, where he's now battling for major trophies and individual honours like the Golden Glove every season in the Premier League. He also talks about learning from difficult moments — including hitting rock bottom after a match — and how support from Arsenal staff and family helped him reset.  We dive into the goalkeeper mindset, what it's really like to play under Mikel Arteta, the difference between the Championship and Premier League, and the madness of the North London Derby. There's even chat about building the perfect goalkeeper, the save that shocked the Champions League, and why teenage sensation Dean Huijsen is the real deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024/25 season is DONE!  Liverpool are Champions, Chelsea and Newcastle clinched Champions League football and Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest MISSED OUT! Ben is joined by Watto and Ben Tozer who has a BIG announcement…  Join the lads for the Quiz and much more, including: 

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by Patrick Bamford – fresh off winning the Championship title with Leeds United and helping take the club back to the Premier League!

It was a HISTORIC day for Crystal Palace as they won their first major trophy by beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley!  Ben is joined by Watto to discuss the Eagles' huge triumph and all the rest of the weekend's action, including: 

Aston Villa fan and England rugby star Fin Smith joins us on the Fozcast for a brilliant chat about life in elite rugby, how football could learn from the rugby world, and the shocking moment his club went bust. He talks to us about:

Trent BOOED, Marinakis STORMS onto the pitch and could Newcastle finish SECOND?! Ben and Tom are joined by Watto and Toze to discuss gameweek 36 in the Premier League, with some big talking points:

Abdoulaye Doucouré joins Ben Foster and Tom Ochoa on the Fozcast to chat through a huge career that's taken him from Ligue 1 to the Premier League via Watford and now Everton. The boys talk about his experience under managers like Sean Dyche, Carlo Ancelotti and David Moyes, surviving relegation battles, and THAT moment in the Merseyside derby that ended in a HUGE scrap!  But the big question... is Doucouré staying at Everton?  He opens up on his current contract situation and what might come next

The news that Liverpool fans knew was coming is now official, Trent Alexander-Arnold is LEAVING!  Ben and Tom are joined by Watto to discuss the full-back's departure from Anfield and much more, including:

Wrexham are on the rise… again!

Liverpool are crowned CHAMPIONS of the Premier League! Ben and Tom are joined by the returning Watto to discuss Arne Slot's triumph and the rest of the weekend's action including: 

He's one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time — and in Part 2 of our chat with Premier League Hall of Famer Petr Čech, we dive deep into the art of goalkeeping

Happy Easter everybody!

Petr Čech joins us on the Fozcast!

New contracts, big wins and leaks in football clubs…  Ben and Tom are joined by Watto as ever and our old mate Robbo is also back on the sofa to chat all things Premier League!  There was heaps to discuss, including: 

Current Rangers GK, Jack Butland joins Ben and Tom to chat through his career so far from starting for England at 19 whilst playing in League Two, to playing at Ibrox in front of one of the loudest crowds in football! He tells us about the moment he broke his ankle which hampered his chances of being England number one and what it's really like playing in Scotland compared to England. Jack also tells us about what David De Gea was really like in training… We also get into: