Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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! 👇 Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 15% off at hexclad.co.uk/FOZCAST. Offer excludes bundles and other items already on sale. #hexcladpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 playing at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 our footballing identity. And with James Trafford getting his opportunity, has the time finally come for England to move on from Jordan Pickford as No.1? 🧤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 training was really like, how Ferguson managed huge personalities, and why the culture inside the club was so hard to replicate. If you want to know what peak Manchester United actually felt like from the inside, this is it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 “wonderkid” altogether. Elsewhere, Jordan Henderson’s confrontation with Emi Martínez sparks a big debate over leadership and responsibility, while Tottenham’s incredible home-defeat record raises plenty of questions. Plus, the lads put their Premier League knowledge to the test with a football quiz at the end of the show. The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 What is going on with Manchester United? 08:02 Should we stop calling promising young players “Wonderkids” 18:11 Chelsea stung by the bees 24:44 What it’s like dealing with Set Plays 29:46 Brighton beat Arsenal 35:15 That Enzo Fernandez Free Kick 36:16 Sunderland put up a fight against Manchester City 37:30 Are Sunderland like the new Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth 39:40 Tottenham are currently 20th in the Premier League 45:48 Aston Villa get their first win this PL season 46:43 Andros Townsend ran over… 47:56 Everton V Ipswich incidences 50:10 Are the referees forgetting to punish diving 51:45 Coventry first Premier League win in 25 years! 53:19 Quiz 1:03:11 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 them out when there isn’t, and agreeing with the fans more often than you might expect. What’s your biggest footballer pet hate? 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 back to the Brighton fans. Plus, can anyone really blame Ollie Watkins for wanting out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 someone who was right at the heart of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 become a real problem as the season develops. The Football Fill-In is back. ⚽️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of intent, leaving Swansea when it was never part of the plan, promotion celebrations, dressing-room responsibilities and plenty more. With Coventry preparing to begin their Premier League season against Arsenal, this is a fascinating look inside the step up from the Championship to the top flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: World Cup Stats & Managers Round 5: Premier League Players at the World Cup 🏆 Play along and let us know your score in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the tournament - Breakout player of the tournament - Defender of the tournament - Midfielder of the tournament - Goal of the tournament - Moment of the tournament Let us know if you agree with our selections. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 09:16 England Player Ratings 09:34 Jordan Pickford 12:24 Djed Spence 23:07 Elliot Anderson 25:01 Declan Rice 37:34 Bukayo Saka 43:48 Jude Bellingham 46:12 Harry Kane 51:59 Kobbie Mainoo 55:34 Our World Cup 2026 Awards 55:37 Moment of the Tournament 56:27 Goal of the Tournament 57:36 Midfielder of the Tournament 58:25 Defender of the Tournament 59:30 Breakout Player of the Tournament 1:00:53 Goalkeeper of the Tournament 1:03:42 Player of the Tournament 1:05:01 Thomas Tuchel Manager Rating 1:07:09 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 3rd in the World Cup - Should Paredes have been sent-off? And to finish up, we will have the final World Cup quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Wow, we have had some MASSIVE games since our last stream! Spain have knocked Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal out of the World Cup and Lionel Messi's Argentina scored 3 late goals to beat Mo Salah's Egypt 3-2! We're back in the UK after our lovely time in New York and Ben, Tom and Watto will also be giving us their takes on England next game vs Norway... There’s all this, plus: 🏆 - Big QUIZ! 🤔 - Argentina to go back-to-back? 🇳🇴 - Should we FEAR Norway? 🟨 - England's yellow card situation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was that England's GREATEST World Cup victory?! Ben, Tom and Watto are joined by Darren Bent on the sofa to chat through an incredible evening for the Three Lions as they beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to progress into the last 8 of the FIFA World Cup. Jude Bellingham's double and a Harry Kane penalty gave Thomas Tuchel's side the win after Jarell Quansah saw red. The lads discuss that wonderful evening, Jordan Pickford's performance and look ahead to facing Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami on Saturday. There's another belting quiz, plus: 🇲🇽 - Mexico are finally BEATEN! ⚽️ - England can beat ANYONE! 🤔 - How to stop Haaland? 🤣 - Harry Kane's Interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We had big breaking news just before the stream as the England kick-off time may have changed for the Round of 16 tie against Mexico! Ben, Tom and Watto are back in New York to discuss the possible change and adapting to altitude conditions in Mexico as they visit the Azteca Stadium! We’ll discuss the late SNICKO drama between Portugal and Croatia, plus the potential of Jurgen Klopp becoming Germany manager. There’s all this, plus: 🏆 - Big QUIZ! 🤔 - Will Tuchel change formation? 🇲🇽 - Should we FEAR Mexico? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - England Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Kane SAVES the day! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss super Harry Kane stepping up with two LATE goals to see England to a 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the World Cup of Round of 32! Kane’s double ensures the Three Lions advance to the last 16 where they will meet the in-form Mexico, a huge test awaits! There’s plenty to talk about in today’s show including the right-back PROBLEM, Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection & much, much more! Stay tuned for a huge Quiz, plus: 🇫🇷 - France to win it?! 🇲🇽 - How do we set-up against Mexico? 🤔 - Tuchel’s squad selection DEBATE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knockouts are underway! Ben, Tom and Watto are back in the studio to look ahead to England’s game against DR Congo. The lads discuss how England will line-up and why Kobbie Mainoo isn’t getting playing time… We look back at Brazil’s 2-1 win over Japan and chat about all the old boys that are performing at this World Cup! Stay tuned for the big QUIZ at the end! 🤔 - What’s happening with Kobbie Mainoo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - England’s XI against DR Congo will be… 💰 - The Nico Paz situation is CRAZY! 🇧🇷 - Brazil leave it LATE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England beat Panama! Ben, Tom and Watto are back on the full-time whistle to discuss England’s 2-0 win over Panama in their final group fixture! It was an evening to remember for Harry Kane who broke multiple records including England’s all-time scorer, is he our greatest player? The lads discuss the performances of Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham, plus Reece James’ absence. We preview our potential Round of 32 opponents Senegal and there’s a big QUIZ! ⚽️ - Is Kane our GREATEST ever player? 🤔 - Rashford and Saka Performances.. 😎 - How good is Elliot Anderson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it now time for Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford?! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss the latest from the England camp ahead of their final World Cup group fixture against Panama. The lads discuss Reece James’ fitness, could Anthony Gordon play at right-back and does Thomas Tuchel know his best team? Scotland were well beaten by Brazil, are they heading home? There’s all that to come plus the Quiz, so stay tuned to the end to see who wins! 🤔 - Do England rest Reece James? 😅 - Hydration Breaks - are they needed?! 🇭🇷 - Is Modric as good as Xavi and Iniesta... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - Scotland on the brink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well that was a tough watch! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss a very frustrating afternoon for England as they were held to a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Why was it so flat? The lads look at the team line-up, did Thomas Tuchel get it wrong? It’s Panama up next for England on Saturday in their Final Group game. 🤔 - Does Tuchel need to make BIG Changes? 🇵🇹 - Ronaldo scores twice! 🇦🇷 - Messi is on FIRE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Cards, footballs and goalkeepers! Ben and Tom are joined by Watto in New York to discuss the latest World Cup action. We discuss Miguel Almiron’s red card - do FIFA need to have a rethink about this rule? With Watto in town, it’s the perfect opportunity to talk goalkeepers, we look at how the footballs are behaving and get an insight into how much time teams would have spent with the ball. There’s all this to digest and the quiz, plus: 🧤 - Why is Raya not Spain’s Number 1?! 🤔 - Is Anderson more important than Rice? 🇧🇪 - Why are Belgium underperforming… 🇩🇪 - Undav stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for our second live from New York as the next round of matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup get underway! Ben is joined by Tom to provide some insight on England, Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech and whether a relatively new defence has affected Jordan Pickford? The lads also discuss Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez - is it time to DROP the legend? There’s the Quiz as well, plus: 🤔 - Guehi or Konsa in the next game?! 🔴 - Should Messi had seen RED? 🧤 - Ben’s Goalkeeping ANALYSIS So Far… 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 - The hosts are WINNING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well that was an exciting start! England get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and what a game it was!!! Ben, Tom and Toze are in New York and are here to discuss all the big talking points as Harry Kane’s double, a Jude Bellingham’s strike and a late Marcus Rashford goal gave the Three Lions all three points. We also look back at the last few days of the tournament including Lionel Messi’s hat-trick, Kylian Mbappe starring for France, plus a huge shoutout to Vozinha the Cape Verde GK!!! There’s all this, a big World Cup quiz, plus: 😬 - Bellingham/Rogers - debate settled?! 🤔 - Have Trent and Tuchel fallen out? 🏆 - Can England go all the way... ⚽️ - The Golden Boot race is ON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve landed in the USA for the World Cup and we're heading straight to the New York Sure Sweat Club, where we’ve got a belter of a show lined up for you! 🇺🇸🏆 The FIFA World Cup is well and truly underway, and for our first show out here, we're previewing England vs Croatia... 👀 Ben and Tom discuss: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England's chances of winning the World Cup 🧤 Is Pickford England's greatest-ever goalkeeper? 🇭🇷 A Croatia quiz question you definitely won't get 👑 Why Jude Bellingham deserves even more respect And so much more! Keep an eye out for our live streams throughout the entire World Cup, and check our socials for the full schedule! 🎥🙌🏼 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup starts today and we’ve got a Football Fill-In Special! Ben, Tom and Toze preview the tournament and give their predictions ahead of football’s biggest competition… Who are the dark horses? Which teams could fly under the radar and make a deep run and ultimately, who will lift the trophy? The lads also reveal their picks for the tournament’s biggest individual honours, including Player of the Tournament, the Golden Boot and the Golden Glove… There’s all that, plus: 🇵🇹 Portugal be the team to beat?! 🇳🇱 The Netherlands are UNPREDICTABLE! ⚽ Our Golden Boot Winner and it’s not KANE or MBAPPE! Stay tuned across our social channels over the coming weeks for updates on our live shows and all the latest World Cup reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Toze are back to give out their end of season Premier League awards! The lads are giving out awards for the following - Team of the Season Manager of the Season Sh*thouse of the Season Goalkeeper of the Season Save of the Season Goal of the Season Signing of the Season Player of the Season Also in this episode, Ben plays guess the stats with Tom and there is the Season Finale of the Football Fill-In Quiz - with Ben and Tom tied at 12 wins each, who will be our quiz champion for the 2025/26 season? There’s all that, plus: 🇪🇸Mikel Arteta or Unai Emery? 🏆Our Player of the Season is… 🔴⚪️ Our Surprise Team of the Season ❓The Quiz Finale Ben, Tom and Toze have just completed Cure Leukaemia’s London 2 Paris, any donation would be appreciated - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/london2paris2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Toze review the Champions League Final and discuss all the current news and talking points in the world of football. After losing the Champions League Final to PSG, why do so many football fans seem to hate Arsenal? Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool – but who could replace him at Anfield? Anthony Gordon will be joining Barcelona next season - but is he actually better than Marcus Rashford? There’s all this to discuss and the Quiz, plus: ❓ What’s NEXT for Spurs? 👏 James Milner retires from football Cure Leukaemia London 2 Paris Donate - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/london2paris2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ok so the title may be confusing - so let us explain… 🤣 So a rat by our terms? Quite simply a footballing nuisance. Never gives their opponent a minute, works their socks off and is frankly… a pain in the backside to play against. So with that being said, we have our good friend Dave Watson - former England GK coach and Barnsley player, to help us decide who’s the best rats are in Premier League History and creating a Top 10 list! This was a fun one, and thank you for everyone on Instagram who sent in their players! If you think we missed any - get them in the comments down below! 👇🏼 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/Explanation of a Football “Rat” 04:10 Jordan Pickford 05:11 Nemanja Vidic 05:45 Lisandro Martinez 06:57 Dominic Calvert-Lewin 07:24 Richarlison 08:15 Craig Bellamy 10:50 N’Golo Kante 11:52 Edison Cavani 12:24 The Player With the Most Red Cards In Football History… 13:53 Xabi Alonso 15:54 Paul Dickov 16:17 Vinnie Jones 18:01 Andy Robertson and John McGinn 19:40 Joao Pedro 20:45 Will Hughes 21:49 James McClean and Claudio Yacob 22:34 Ian Ashbee and Kevin Davies 23:28 Viktor Gyokeres 23:59 Jamie Vardy 27:06 Cucurella and Ashley Cole 27:48 Bruno Fernandes 28:14 Lionel Messi 28:41 Shane Long 30:09 Aaron Lennon 30:32 Marc Albrighton 30:56 Lee Cattermole 31:57 Luis Suarez 33:25 Wayne Rooney 35:52 Neil Maupay 36:21 Robbie Savage 37:03 Ji Sung Park 39:01 Goran Popov 39:48 Morgan Amalfitano 40:24 The Biggest Liability in Football… 41:59 Danny Mills 42:36 Ander Herrera 43:06 Diego Costa 45:28 Phil Bardsley 46:00 Javier Mascherano 46:19 Barry Ferguson and Lee Bowyer 47:08 Are “Rats” Dying Out of Football? 45:57 Our Top 10 “Rats” Final List… 53:13 The Manager of the “Rats” Team is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Toze wrap up all the action from this weekend's final Premier League fixtures. Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal lifted the title, while West Ham’s 3-0 win over Leeds wasn’t enough to keep them up, with Tottenham beating Everton 1-0 to seal the Hammers’ relegation. Now that the season is officially over, the lads discuss all the key talking points from this weekend. We discuss who should be the PL manager of the season, with one manager not even making the nominee list… A one of a kind play off final revolved around Spy Gate and Southampton, and a final farewell to the legend of the Premier League, Pep Guardiola. There’s all this to discuss and the Quiz - so stay tuned to the end to see who wins… 🏆Arsenal Champions ⚒️ West Ham Relegated 🐐Pep Guardiola the managerial GOAT? 👀 The Play-Off Saga is OVER 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. 🎙️ UP THE FOZCAST 🎙️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 Who Negotiates Staff Salaries? 17:49 Do Staff Talk to Players About their Salaries? 27:54 How Dave Watson got his GK Coach job with Roy Hodgson 32:56 Real Conversations within a Football Club 36:46 Players and Dressing Room Conversations 40:29 The Role of a Club Captain 42:48 Do Players ‘go out’ with the staff? 46:12 Players Relationship with Reporters 50:26 How to Design a Set Piece Play 54:14 What happens when a Player is Close to a Bonus? 59:26 A No1 GK Being referred to as a No2… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices