Author Topic: Ben Foster (Read 772229 times)

Wigmore · « **Reply #2875 on:** November 28, 2017, 11:49:04 AM »

Quote from: timdon on November 27, 2017, 03:05:19 PM

That would be the 5 minutes that Foster was hanging on to it and refusing to let it go. Ball is still in play during these periods.

Don't let the facts get in the way of your prejudices. Do you think the clown in black (weak as he was) would have let BF hold the ball for five minutes in total?

WoysWunderful · « **Reply #2876 on:** November 28, 2017, 12:02:49 PM »

I have no problem with the time wasting when we are winning or holding on for a draw.

Would rather we time wasted then dived or constantly surrounded the referee.

MarkW · « **Reply #2877 on:** December 03, 2017, 11:21:37 AM »

Only saw a quick snippet on Sky Sports but did Benny have a little whoopsie with the ball at his feet?

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #2878 on:** December 03, 2017, 12:21:45 PM »

Quote from: MarkW on December 03, 2017, 11:21:37 AM

Only saw a quick snippet on Sky Sports but did Benny have a little whoopsie with the ball at his feet?

Yes, tried to cut back inside the forward as you see keepers do nowadays but the ball hit his other leg. Palace should have been given an indirect freekick in the area as Fozzie then handled it, and as it was back pass originally it's handball.

Not got any concerns with Foster though, decent back up would be nice mind you.

Wigmore · « **Reply #2879 on:** December 03, 2017, 01:07:34 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on December 03, 2017, 12:21:45 PM

Yes, tried to cut back inside the forward as you see keepers do nowadays but the ball hit his other leg. Palace should have been given an indirect freekick in the area as Fozzie then handled it, and as it was back pass originally it's handball.

Not got any concerns with Foster though, decent back up would be nice mind you.

Foster does not handle the ball. He shields the ball with his body and Zaha, as he falls over BF then touches the ball. which meant Foster could have picked up the ball without penalty, although Nesta of the Pyramids came back to tidy up.

Smooth Lad · « **Reply #2880 on:** December 03, 2017, 04:41:33 PM »

Quote from: Wigmore on December 03, 2017, 01:07:34 PM

Foster does not handle the ball. He shields the ball with his body and Zaha, as he falls over BF then touches the ball. which meant Foster could have picked up the ball without penalty, although Nesta of the Pyramids came back to tidy up.

"Nesta of the Pyramids"

I like it!

DivinePast · « **Reply #2881 on:** January 27, 2018, 11:39:51 PM »

One of his better games today. Showed very good handling and positioning.

bradleysrocket · « **Reply #2882 on:** January 28, 2018, 12:06:29 AM »

Awesome tonight, a few good quality saves but to me itâ€™s more the ability to come out and collect crosses/ through balls relieve the pressure. Saves make the show reel obviously but the other stuff is just as important.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #2883 on:** January 28, 2018, 11:28:49 AM »

England's number One at present.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #2884 on:** April 08, 2018, 11:01:43 PM »

Reported in the Mail and Telegraph, that Ben has no desire to join any other club, and will be staying .
Great news, next seasons captain sorted.

CL3MO · « **Reply #2885 on:** April 09, 2018, 12:46:50 AM »

Quote from: iwastherein68 on April 08, 2018, 11:01:43 PM

Reported in the Mail and Telegraph, that Ben has no desire to join any other club, and will be staying .
Great news, next seasons captain sorted.

A rare bit of good news, true.

But I definitely wouldn't call him captain material. He's a good role model, but he very much has the reputation of somebody who is laid back and likes a joke.

We need a leader on that field next season who will organise and galvanise.

HampshireBaggie · « **Reply #2886 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:11:00 AM »

Great news and no less than I expected. He isnâ€™t a money chasing type. Likes the area and football is just a job to him. His family are settled and his boys are WBA fans, I expect that is all that matters to him.

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #2887 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:20:36 AM »

Quote from: iwastherein68 on April 08, 2018, 11:01:43 PM

Reported in the Mail and Telegraph, that Ben has no desire to join any other club, and will be staying .
Great news, next seasons captain sorted.

happy that he has (reportedly) decided to stay.

I'm not a fan of goalkeepers as Captains as I don't think it works from a practical point of view he would find it hard to have a word in the refs ear being at one end of the pitch, much better that it's an outfield player. I'd prefer Dawson, Brunt or even Livermore (provided he stays).

skyclad99 · « **Reply #2888 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:26:42 AM »

Quote from: Hull Baggie on April 09, 2018, 08:20:36 AM

happy that he has (reportedly) decided to stay.

I'm not a fan of goalkeepers as Captains as I don't think it works from a practical point of view he would find it hard to have a word in the refs ear being at one end of the pitch, much better that it's an outfield player. I'd prefer Dawson, Brunt or even Livermore (provided he stays).

I am like you Hull, not a fan of goalkeepers as captains, nor strikers for that matter. Captaincy should come from defence or midfield for me - the very heart of the game.

Pleased about the reports regarding Ben though.

BaggieBoy04 · « **Reply #2889 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:45:26 AM »

I am very pleased Ben has alledley Decided to stay

AlbionFan · « **Reply #2890 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:56:21 AM »

Delighted by this news and I hope other valued players will also make the same decleration in the coming weeks and months

Slimbo · « **Reply #2891 on:** April 09, 2018, 09:53:30 AM »

Excellent news if true - but I agree goalkeepers should not be captains - how can they dictate what is going on 100 yards down the park ?

kc56wba · « **Reply #2892 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:07:07 AM »

Meeting with Ben Foster today, he has won the WBADSC player of the year award, I will ask him.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #2893 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:08:43 AM »

Quote from: Slimbo on April 09, 2018, 09:53:30 AM

Excellent news if true - but I agree goalkeepers should not be captains - how can they dictate what is going on 100 yards down the park ?

Well I think it's just as important to influence our own players when defending, and indeed the referee. If we ever get a leader like Fletcher again, fair play, a natural captain, but Evans, Brunt, etc never captains in a million years in any area of the pitch.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #2894 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:15:01 AM »

Gianluigi Buffon captain of Juventus and Italy.
Hugo Loris captain of Spurs and France.
Good enough examples for you ?

Fritzl Palace · « **Reply #2895 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:18:37 AM »

I have no issue with a keeper being captain if he is the right influence behind the scenes as well as on the pitch. I have never subscribed to the idea of making your best player captain if he isn't suitable as a leader of men, unless he is Messi who is on another planet.

Brunt was never a natural leader and Evans has been a pointless captain as his focus hasn't been with us all season.

skyclad99 · « **Reply #2896 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:30:11 AM »

Quote from: iwastherein68 on April 09, 2018, 10:15:01 AM

Gianluigi Buffon captain of Juventus and Italy.
Hugo Loris captain of Spurs and France.
Good enough examples for you ?

You seem to forget that the four teams you have quoted are full of top quality players who don't need to be told what to do and understand what is expected of them.

Whereas with the Albion its easier to herd cats.........

mulliganstired · « **Reply #2897 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:34:14 AM »

Couldn't really be worse than Evans.

Scooby Doo · « **Reply #2898 on:** April 09, 2018, 11:02:36 AM »

Quote from: skyclad99 on April 09, 2018, 10:30:11 AM

You seem to forget that the four teams you have quoted are full of top quality players who don't need to be told what to do and understand what is expected of them.

Whereas with the Albion its easier to herd cats.........

The importance of a Captain should never be underestimated. All players need that bit of motivation on the park, all of them make mistakes and the young/inexperienced/new players should always fall under a Captains watchful eye. A Captain in this side is even more crucial because we have next to no leaders full stop in this side.

alex1 · « **Reply #2899 on:** April 09, 2018, 03:57:53 PM »

Best bit of news for ages about Fozzie wanting to stay.
Besides being a top keeper, he is a genuine team player.