United Vs Boro - Foster in line to start

Ivor Ballokov · 6th March 2008, 14:35

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Foster set for Reds comeback

United goalkeeper Ben Foster is set to make his return from knee ligament damage in the Reserves' clash with Middlesbrough tonight.

The 24-year-old underwent knee surgery last summer and, after a gruelling recovery process, has been named in the Reds' squad by Brian McClair and Jim Ryan.

Foster's United career to date has been a strange tale. Despite joining three years ago from Stoke City, his injury and two seasons on loan at Watford have prevented him from making a single competitive appearance for the Reds.

The England international has resigned himself to waiting until next season for a first team opening at Old Trafford, but Thursday's match against Boro will be a welcome step in the right direction.

Foster is the oldest member of a strong squad for the Teessiders' visit. Chris Eagles, Gerard Pique and Danny Simpson are also included, alongside the highly-rated Rodrigo Possebon and Danny Welbeck.

Thursday's match takes place at the Marston's Arena, Northwich, with a 7pm kick-off. The game is live on MUTV, with coverage starting at 18:30 GMT.

United squad: Foster, Zieler; Pique, Lea, Simpson, Eckersley, Chester, James;
Hewson, Cleverley, Eagles, Possebon, C Evans; Bryan, Welbeck, Fagan.

No Neville, hope he hasn't had a further setback

Wes · 6th March 2008, 14:37

decent reserve team there. Great depth at this club

Ivor Ballokov · 6th March 2008, 14:46

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Originally Posted by WesBrownIsAGod

decent reserve team there. Great depth at this club

Yeah I agree, you could probably argue that at least 5 of them have a chance at making it at United.

Red17 · 6th March 2008, 15:07

Surprise that Gary doesn't get another run out. I wonder if he's injured or will be getting a run out on Saturday.

prateik · 6th March 2008, 15:25

dont see nev playing in the fA this sat ..
hopefully he'll start against derby

Tyeza · 6th March 2008, 15:32

GN should be back in about 2 weeks I reckon. Foster thoughin my eyes could make a CL debut this season say next round maybe? Surely VDS needs a rest and Kuszack (excuse spelling) is just clumsy.

Elliott · 6th March 2008, 15:35

Is there a stream for this? Surely there must be a stream for MUTV somewhere?

Elliott · 6th March 2008, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Tyrone1

Foster thoughin my eyes could make a CL debut this season say next round maybe?

That's a very bad idea. He should concentrate on his fitness and his fitness alone for the rest of the season.

Coca Cola · 6th March 2008, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Tyrone1

GN should be back in about 2 weeks I reckon. Foster thoughin my eyes could make a CL debut this season say next round maybe? Surely VDS needs a rest and Kuszack (excuse spelling) is just clumsy.

VDS will probably get a rest at some stage of the season, but in a CL game? why rest our first choice goalkeeper in crucial European games

Coca Cola · 6th March 2008, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Is there a stream for this? Surely there must be a stream for MUTV somewhere?

this question comes up once in a while. Don´t think there is.

PS18 · 6th March 2008, 16:33

there always used to be a tvants stream for a while but that seemed to stop last season and i haven't found anything else since.

PS18 · 6th March 2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Tyrone1

GN should be back in about 2 weeks I reckon. Foster thoughin my eyes could make a CL debut this season say next round maybe? Surely VDS needs a rest and Kuszack (excuse spelling) is just clumsy.

err, not a chance in hell. don't think he's even in our CL squad so it wouldn't be possible even if Fergie made the bizarre decision to rest VDS for a big CL game.

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6th March 2008, 14:37	#2 (permalink)
Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,712	decent reserve team there. Great depth at this club

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Red17 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,770	Surprise that Gary doesn't get another run out. I wonder if he's injured or will be getting a run out on Saturday.

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prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,774	dont see nev playing in the fA this sat .. hopefully he'll start against derby

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Tyeza Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colchester Obsession: Breast&Minge Hates: Other willies! Posts: 1,921	GN should be back in about 2 weeks I reckon. Foster thoughin my eyes could make a CL debut this season say next round maybe? Surely VDS needs a rest and Kuszack (excuse spelling) is just clumsy.

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Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,571	Is there a stream for this? Surely there must be a stream for MUTV somewhere?

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 805	there always used to be a tvants stream for a while but that seemed to stop last season and i haven't found anything else since.