He was obviously a top top player and to try and learn from a guy like that is what it is all about. Foster not only defended Forster following his performance, but he also insisted that he would not have done any better. Fraser Forster vs Ben Foster Advertisements Player profile Name: Fraser Forster Team: Tottenham stats Number: 20 Position: Goalkeeper Height: 201 cm Weight: 93 kg Date of birth: 34 years (1988-03-17) Nationality: England Player profile Name: Ben Foster Team: Watford stats Number: 1 Position: Goalkeeper Height: 188 cm Weight: 80 kg He was born on 17 March 1988 and his birthplace Hexham, England. The opportunity to work with Ronald Koeman is once in a lifetime. Antonio Contes side would have loved to sign Foster on a short-term deal. There were three years left on Forster's contract with Southampton, but he had played just once for the club since December 2017. Also, Forster was named in Englands 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016. Courtesy of Ben Foster/ Jamie Kelman My papa, Frank Foster, the son of Ukrainian immigrants, boxed. In fact, Forster is an important Goalkeeper of the team. [38][39] Between them, Forster and fellow goalkeeper ukasz Zauska kept 23 clean sheets in the league, breaking Celtic's previous clean sheet record from the 200102 season. Rookie Brandon Austin, 24, was on the bench at the King Power Stadium but he is yet to make a senior appearance for the club. Tottenham Hotspur could look to snap up free agent Ben Foster following Hugo Lloris' injury, reports the Mirror. Eccentric Banshee, Other Works [94][95] Four days later, Southampton confirmed Forster's injury to be a broken kneecap and that he would be out for the remainder of the season. [160] He made his home debut and kept his first clean sheet for the club in their FA Cup third round win against Portsmouth. [123], Although he had an inconsistent year, Forster did end the season with a total of 14 clean sheets,[124] although his side finished eighth in the league and failed to qualify for European football in the following season. Natural ability and magnetism only get you so far. I ummed and ahhed about it and eventually sort of decided Id hung up my gloves and Id done it for a reason and I was happy with that reason.. [17] He returned to Newcastle on 1 November, after completing his loan stint at Stockport playing six league matches and keeping three clean sheets. Was originally offered the part of Eddie O'Hare in, Co-starred in two Marvel adaptations featuring. However, he was defended by manager Ronald Koeman, who stated, "He [Forster] is a great goalkeeper and that doesn't change after this mistake. Fraser Gerard Forster (born 17 March 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Youtuber and former Manchester United keeper Ben Foster has been a free agent since he left Watford at the end of last season but could return to the Premier League amid Hugo Lloris' long-term injury No chance, Im way too old to save things like that, he added, when asked whether he would have saved any of the goals himself. [51] He helped Celtic draw 00 against FC Sion at home, but then lost 31 in the away leg, only for UEFA to reinstate Celtic into the Europa League with 30 wins in both legs after Sion were found to have fielded ineligible players. We have kids and families. 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But to be completely present? That was our temple [while I'm not] that religious, Judaism has put a great deal of spirituality in my life which I value deeply. Due to the calibre of his performance, the Spanish media nicknamed Forster "La Gran Muralla" ("The Great Wall"). Theyre both Sunday league players and they were, like: What are you thinking? But I knew what I wanted to do. But the Daily Mail have claimed that will be denied by Prem chiefs under current rules. "[36] He made his Celtic debut on 29 August 2010 away at Motherwell and kept a clean sheet as Celtic won 10. Foster, 39, retired and is a free agent after leaving Watford last summer. The French goalkeeper could spend up to eight weeks on the sidelines after injuring his knee against Manchester City. Tottenham Hotspur were also linked with a move for the former Man United goalie this month. Forster came into the side for Spurs' clash with Leicester City with Hugo Lloris sidelined with injury. He would later marry Celia and have two children, my aunt and my father, who is an avid boxer. [57], On 7 November 2012, Forster produced a resolute performance[58] against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League group stages, helping Celtic record a historic 21 win during the week of the club's 125th anniversary. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Actors Whove Played More Than One Marvel Character. On his return in January 2016, he quickly found form again and went on to set a club record of 708 minutes without conceding a goal. David Seaman has said similar after Forsters performance. Forster had a generally impressive debut season in the Premier League, but sustained a serious knee injury in March 2015 which ruled him out for the rest of the year. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. We don't have to forget we are men before we are players, and I like Fraser. He understands. Third and fourth choices Whiteman and Austin have never played for the club or in the Premier League and their inexperience could show if they are called upon. Forster had a successful 201112 season with Celtic, winning the Scottish Premier League and helping his team beat the previous season's record of 23 clean sheets. We live in this thought web, we identify things and put them away and distance ourselves from them. [166], Forster won his first cap for England on 15 November 2013 in a friendly match against Chile at Wembley Stadium. Here is what we made of it. His younger brother is actor Jon Foster. Meanwhile, Spurs boss Antonio Conte has been left with just one senior goalie - Fraser Forster - to select in his captains absence. [170] Forster travelled to Brazil with the rest of the England squad but did not feature in any of the three matches England played. Forster pulled off a string of saves in what The Daily Telegraph described as a "genuinely inspired goalkeeping performance". He understands people and that footballers arent just machines. [108] Forster's form since his return from injury, and run of clean sheets, saw him win the Premier League Player of the Month award for February. One of those four, record signing Ideye, who joined from Dynamo Kiev for 9 million, has turned to his countryman Kanu for advice on how to be a success in the Premier League. Arsenal hosted Everton on Wednesday and went five points clear with a confident win in front of home fans. It is unclear whether or not this would be granted while there is also no guarantee Foster would be up for a return to football. - IMDb Mini Biography By: There was this feeling of seizure: "I don't know if I can do this.'. [89], Forster was at fault for Aston Villa's goal in a 11 draw in November; coming out of his penalty box in an attempt to intercept a long clearance but missing the ball and gifting Gabriel Agbonlahor a goal. He was signed to the club in the six years, he never made a first-team for Newcastle. [52] He conceded goals in all of the five group matches he played in. Ben Foster has told his YouTube channel that Fraser Forster could not do anything about the four goals Tottenham Hotspur conceded on Saturday, and suggested that he would not have stood a chance of saving of them himself. A double save near the end of the match from Theo Walcott helped Southampton secure a hard-fought 00 draw. Along the way, sacrifices must be made,. [44][181] In time he matured, with his confidence and kicking noticeably improved. [141] Manager Neil Lennon commented that "I've not seen a goalkeeping performance or goalkeeper like Fraser for a long time. Fraser Forster was reintroduced to the Celtic fans at half-time during their match with AIK. Forster then joined Celtic on loan for the 201011 season, and helped them win the Scottish Cup. For me, its super important. Its how you value family, where you place it on your scale of importance. Forster won many plaudits for his performances at Celtic and holds the Scottish top division record of 1,256 minutes without conceding a goal. [64] This save was voted the SPL Save of the Season in May 2013. His paternal grandparents were from Russian Jewish families that immigrated to Massachusetts (his grandfather became a prominent judge in Boston), while his mother's family is from Maryland. The Premier League returned with some midweek action on Wednesday. I mean, my favorite movie is All That Jazz. And the player on their radar was reportedly Foster, with the Daily Mirror reporting that there was interest. Ben Foster (actor) (born 1980), American actor Ben Foster (footballer) (born 1983), English goalkeeper Ben Foster (composer) (born 1977), British composer, orchestrator and conductor Ben Foster (director) (born 1984), American director, editor, producer and composer Ben Weasel (born Ben Foster, 1968), American author and member of punk rock band Screeching Weasel [113] Southampton made a poor start to the season under new manager Claude Puel, taking only one point in their first three league matches,[114] but from mid-September onwards Forster went on a run of six successive clean sheets. Fairfield had four community theaters. [148] On 4 January 2021, after regular goalkeeper Alex McCarthy received a positive COVID-19 test result,[149] Forster was given his first start of the season against defending champions and league leaders at the time Liverpool, and kept a clean sheet in the Saints' 10 victory. [100][101], Forster's performance at Arsenal on 2 February 2016 in his fourth match was highly impressive and drew plaudits from many. A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas. [February 2009], Attended the 2006 Cannes Film Festival in France. However, new Premier League rules blocked Spurs from signing Foster and they will hope Fraser Forster stays fit. More info. [127] His indifferent form, however, continued into the new season, with mistakes against Manchester United, Newcastle and Brighton all resulting in Southampton dropping points during the early months in the league. [15] Forster started his first match for Stockport on 7 October in the Football League Trophy second round, where they lost 10 away to Bury. [18], Forster, having been on the bench for Newcastle on over 20 occasions in the Premier League,[3] needed regular playing experience and subsequently signed a month-loan deal with Bristol Rovers on 31 July 2009. Again, Hodgson included Forster in his England team, Hodgson named Forster in Englands 23-man squad for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil on 12 May 2014. A bit earlier in the season I couldve signed for Newcastle when Karl Darlow got a little injury. Goalkeeper Forster joined the Celtics, on a season-long loan from Newcastle Celtic manager Neil Lennon on 24 August 2010. The Magpies were keen on signing the Englishman after Karl Darlow got injured. I got to fly around and kick bad guys' asses. Its a kind of home sickness, really., Asked whether he would have made the same decision if he had been No1 ahead of Hart, Foster added: Its something to think about Family is really important to me. Our duty, myself and Fraser [Forster], is to get Joe prepared not only mentally but physically for that first game against Italy. Its a lovely finish, its in the corner, he told his YouTube channel. And it does appear that Tottenham fans were particularly annoyed with their defenders, rather than the goalkeeper. [146], Despite media reports about Forster rejoining Celtic for another spell,[147] he returned to Southampton for the 202021 season. [45][54], On 29 June 2012, it was announced that Forster had signed for Celtic on a permanent deal with a fee in the region of 2million paid to Newcastle United. Albeit he was once again understudying to Joe Hart on 31 May 2016. [93], On 21 March 2015, in a match against Burnley, Forster suffered a severe knee injury after clearing a back pass and was escorted off the pitch by medics, and replaced by Kelvin Davis. Former Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has admitted he has no regrets over turning down Newcastle United in the summer. (2008). His height is 6 feet 7 inches. However, his performances have not been up to standard at times this season and he is now set to spend at least the next six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury. He is a terrific goalkeeper and really big personality and is really important in our dressing room and I would not swap him.. [74] On 22 February 2014, Forster broke Bobby Clark's Scottish League record of 1,155 minutes without conceding a goal in a league match. You can unsubscribe at any time. [135], Forster was brought straight into the Celtic team, playing in their 31 win over Hearts on 25 August 2019. No chance Laura, no way on this Earth, the 39-year-old told talkSPORT when asked if he regrets not joining the Magpies. Forster saved Conor Washington's penalty kick, but the Hearts' player scored from the rebound. [174][175] Despite the defeat, Forster turned in a composed performance and made several excellent saves. We know that Joes No1. The German is in contention to play in Sunday's Carabao Cup . Tottenham have rarely made changes between the sticks over the last decade with club captain Lloris proving to be largely reliable presence in goal. [53] In December 2011, Hearts were awarded a controversial penalty in the final minute of a league match at Parkhead, with Celtic leading 10. [5] [6] [7] He has described his parents as "free-spirited, Vietnam -protesting hippies". [155] Despite this, once back from injury, Forster made his first Premier League appearance of the season in a 32 win against West Ham at the London Stadium on 26 December. [180], Despite his large build, Forster has a high level of agility; Ian Brown who coached him as a youth at Wallsend said that "he was and is an amazing shot stopper. [139] Celtic won 10, and Forster was named Player of the Match. 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