Ben Foster: Sir Alex’s Hairdryer, United Nerves & Pulis’ West Brom

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis sit down with one of Tony’s favourite goalkeepers, Ben Foster.

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Ben reflects on his early career, including being signed by Manchester United at just 22.

He opens up about the nerves he experienced at Old Trafford and what it was really like to be on the receiving end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s infamous hairdryer.

The conversation also explores his time playing under Tony at West Brom, his spell with England during Fabio Capello’s tenure, and his memorable career finale at ‘Hollywood’ Wrexham.

00:00 – Intro
00:39 – Early beginnings and route into pro game
05:56 – Man Utd interest and joining the club
11:05 – Edwin van der Sar and nerves
13:51 – Sir Alex Ferguson hairdryer and Man Utd departure
19:20 – Birmingham and underdog wins
21:28 – Reuniting with Tony Pulis at West Brom
26:56 – Goalkeepers union and Pulis training session & pre-season
34:30 – England & anger at Capello
39:56 – World Cup 2014
46:53 – Joining Wrexham and Hollywood owners
53:37 – Any desire to go back into football?
58:12 – Weekend Predictions
1:00:30 – Cycling after football & charity work
1:03:46 – Best manager of your career

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