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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Fergie: Foster can still be United's No.1

Sir Alex Ferguson is willing to give goalkeeper Ben Foster a final chance to prove he has what it takes to succeed Edwin Van der Sar as Manchester United's No.1.

Foster began the season in goal for United, with Van der Sar injured, but has fallen down the pecking order and is currently third-choice behind Tomasz Kuszczak.

But Fergie has challenged Foster, who recently signed a new four-year deal with United, to show why he is regarded as England's future No.1 goalkeeper.

"Ben has been unfortunate," said Fergie. "His performance for the reserves the other night was tremendous and it showed the fantastic talent he's got.

"He made some mistakes earlier in the season, Kusczcak got in, and his form has been great.

"Tomasz has had a great season. Every time he's played he's been outstanding. So what do I do? Pick Ben because he's English or go with form? I have to go with form.

"Tomasz has been in better form than Ben this year. That's the only reason. But Ben will come back. He'll be tremendous next season. He's still young."


Friday, March 26, 2010

Ben Poster

Ben Foster Stats
-Full Name: Benjamin Anthony Foster
-Birthplace: Leamington Spa, England
-Height: 188cm (6ft 2ins)
-Date of Birth: 20/03/1982
-Position: Goalkeeper
- Squad Number: 12

International Football
England (2006 - )

Ben Foster Introduction
Before signing for Manchester United in 2005 the big kicking goalkeeper plied his trade the hard way. After commencing his football career with local county side Racing Club Warwick at the age of 18 he was picked up by Stoke City, where he spent four seasons without playing competitive game, instead being loaned out to the likes of Bristol City, Tiverton Town, Stafford Rangers, Kiddiminster Harriers and Wrexham respectivley where he played a collective total of just 25 games.

While at Wrexham his potential was relayed to Sir Alex Ferguson by son Darren, who was managing Wrexham at the time and swiflty secured a shock move to Old Trafford.

After moving to Manchester United the player was sent out on loan to Watford for two seasons to again experience. Although Foster has been plagued by injuries during recent years he's been capped by England and remains on track to have a glittering Manchester United career.

Ben Foster Honours
Wrexham
LDV Vans Trophy: 2005

Manchester United
FA Premier League: 2006-07, 2007-08,2008-09
League Cup: 2009