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This week on the Fozcast, Ben and Tom break down Ben's Second Watford contract he signed during the 2019/20 Premier League Season - what was he really earning…  Ben reveals exactly how his Watford contract was structured, from weekly wages and appearance fees to clean sheet bonuses, win bonuses, relegation clauses and the incentives on offer that can massively impact a player's earnings. The lads discuss how bonus schedules really work behind the scenes - why some players can miss out on payments, the pettiest contract clauses Ben has heard from other players in the dressing room and what happens when a footballer's contract expires and the money suddenly stops… If you've ever wondered how Premier League contracts actually work, you are going to love this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Fozcast, we're back with another episode and this time Watto joins us to discuss things that players didn't know about football… From the truth about football staff salaries to what really gets said inside dressing rooms, this episode gives a proper behind-the-scenes look at the game. The lads discuss whether staff still get paid after getting sacked, how bonuses actually work when players are close to hitting them, and why David Moyes was reportedly still being paid by Manchester United years after leaving the club… We also get brilliant insight into the role of a club captain, relationships between players and reporters, and what conversations are actually like inside football clubs when the cameras aren't rolling. Plus, Watto tells the story of how he originally got the England job working with Roy Hodgson, and the lads even break down how professional set-piece routines are designed ⚽️ Another episode packed with football insight, dressing room stories and plenty of laughs throughout.

This week on the Fozcast we're joined by former Premier League goalkeeper and USA international, it's Brad Guzan!

Season 16 of the Fozcast is here - and we are back with a bang!

To wrap up Season 15 of the Fozcast, we're joined by current Everton defender and England international, Michael Keane! ⚽ Michael takes us right back to his Manchester United academy days - including what it was really like to be put through the famous Sir Alex Ferguson hairdryer treatment test… and how he came out the other side!

This week on the Fozcast, we sit down with a man who has been at the very heart of football for decades - former Technical Director at the FA, former Vice Chairman at Southampton, and current Strategy Advisor at Wrexham… it's Les Reed.

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by former Republic of Ireland, Wolves, Sunderland & Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy, as we step inside the mind of a Premier League manager

We've got a brilliant one for you this week on the Fozcast… we're joined by former England, West Ham, QPR and Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green

We've got a big one for you today on the Fozcast… we're joined by current Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens!

Today's episode comes from Wrexham, so a bit of a change of scenery for you all… There's been a big swing in the title race

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by Watto as we go through every Premier League club's three most expensive signings - and give them the ultimate verdict

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by Millwall and New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe!

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by former Manchester City and Chelsea star - and part of one of football's most iconic families - Shaun Wright-Phillips! ⚽️

We're back with Season 15 of the Fozcast!  To start 2026, we're joined by Premier League legend and Australian icon, Mark Schwarzer!

It's Christmas Quiz time!

It's the last show before Christmas and we've got a cracking episode lined up!

It's the FINAL Fozcast of the year and what a year it's been! It's only right to end the year with our good friend and former England Coach, Dave Watson as we go through our Top 10 Premier League GKs so far this season. There's some bold claims with some big names being left out of the top three…

This week's bonus episode is a special Rugby Pod × Fozcast crossover as Ben Foster and Tom Ochoa join Jim, Biggs and Goodey for a brilliant conversation that digs into what really separates, and connects, elite football and rugby. The lads compare the financial realities of both sports, how contracts work, the demands of training and match preparation, and the very different ways each game handles injuries, stars, player welfare and fandom. They open up on their journeys growing up in academies, the pressure to perform, and the star players who shaped the sports. It's an open, honest and funny chat, with the lads learning about each other's world. A fantastic listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Fozcast, we've teamed up with The Rugby Pod for a massive crossover episode featuring Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, and Dan Biggar!

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by current Premier League GK, Caoimhín Kelleher - fresh from one of his craziest weeks in football!

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by Lewis Morgan, the Scottish winger lighting up the MLS with the New York Red Bulls!

This week on the Fozcast, the lads are still in New York - and we're joined by the Scottish Viking Jesus himself, Steven Fletcher! ⚽️ Fletch has enjoyed an incredible career, playing 749 games and scoring 199 goals - a stat that still haunts him to this day

This week on the Fozcast, the lads are in New York to sit down with former Manchester United, Villarreal, and Fiorentina forward - the one and only Giuseppe Rossi!

TThis week on the Fozcast, we're joined by former Arsenal, Liverpool and England star - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain!  It's a belter, trust us

Nick Pope returns to the Fozcast for his second appearance - and a lot has happened since he last joined us back in 2023…  In this episode, Nick opens up about one of the toughest moments of his career - that infamous red card against Liverpool which ruled him out of the Carabao Cup Final. He talks honestly about how he dealt with the setback and how it made lifting the Carabao Cup with Newcastle later on even more special.  We also speak about…

It's official! Scott Carson has retired from professional football after an incredible 22 year career, playing for the likes Leeds, Liverpool & Manchester City and England

This week on the Fozcast, we're joined by former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha, who's got some unreal stories from a career that's taken him from Manchester City, Sunderland, QPR and over to the MLS. Nedum chats to us about his unforgettable changing room bust up with Zlatan Ibrahimović and how he Zlatan changes his own personality to get the best out of himself… We also talk about pay-as-you-play deals, what it's like being part of the bomb squad, and how football can be a dark place, more than fans will ever realise...

Season 14 of the Fozcast kicks off with Premier League legend Sam Allardyce! Sam has managed a fair few amount of Premier League clubs over his career as a manager (14 to be precise!) Sam talks to us about the highs, the lows, and some incredible stories which may include Samuel Eto and Rivaldo... We spoke about: ⚽️ Being SACKED after knowing months in advance...

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!

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

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

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

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:

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: 

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…

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:

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…

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

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!

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:

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

Petr Čech joins us on the Fozcast!

On the Fozcast this week we have former Spurs and Norwich striker Paul McVeigh! Since retiring from football, Paul has transitioned into being a Keynote speaker where he talks about applying mental tools to improve performance across different companies from around the world. In this episode we talk about:

On today's Fozcast we welcome Fulham and USA star Antonee Robison. Antonee AKA Jedi has been tearing it up in the Premier League this season and was a top tier guest. So much so, we filmed a part 2 for you… In part 1, we spoke about:

Today on the Fozcast we have one of Ben's former teammates who has played for Aston Villa, Birmingham, West Brom (we know!) and the Portland Timbers - it's Liam Ridgewell! We talked about… ⚽️ The IMPACT of Messi on the MLS

We are back with another Fozcast episode this week and we are still on the road as we travelled all the way to Brussels in Belgium to film with former Liverpool and Belgium GK, Simon Mignolet! We talked about…

On the Fozcast this week we have Super Eagles captain, former Premier League Player for Watford and now currently playing in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Kholood - it's William Troost-Ekong! In this episode we talked about…