Foster 'over the moon' to be back.

[Golden_Boy™]

By Kevin Affleck
BEN FOSTER declared he is "over the moon" to be back at Watford.

The England keeper was given the all clear on Wednesday (August 9) afternoon by Sir Alex Ferguson to join the Hornets on loan for a second season, and Foster was at Vicarage Road yesterday (Thursday, August 10) to finalise the move.

Foster will be reunited with his team-mates this morning but, as part of the deal, he will not get the chance to play against the Red Devils at Vicarage Road on Saturday, August 26.

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"I'm absolutely delighted to be back at Watford - I'm over the moon," said Foster. "It has made my season to be back at Watford with all my mates. All the people and staff at the ground were pleased to see me and I was pleased to see them. They are all really friendly and that is part of the reason why I love it at Watford so much. The year's experience I will get in the Premiership will be invaluable for me."

United's decision to farm Foster out for a second season appears to have been sparked by their capture of Tomasz Kuszczak, which was confirmed after the Watford Observer went to press.

The Polish international was left on the bench for West Bromwich Albion opening-day win over Hull City and did not even make the 16 for the 1-1 draw with Cardiff on Tuesday, fuelling speculation that he is on his way to Old Trafford.

Although he made no secret of his desire to return south, Foster admitted he had started to resign himself to the fact that he would be forced to miss out on the Hornets' Premiership adventure.

"There were a few points over the last few weeks when it has been off-and-on and I was starting to worry that it might not happen," he said.

"I thought I was going to have to sit on the bench at United and watch the boys enjoy it all. I would have been a bit gutted, but I'm really, really grateful to Watford for holding out as long as they did.

"They took a bit of a gamble because if the deal had fallen through they would have been in a bit of a mess but I'm delighted that it's finally gone through."

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Welcome back Ben, always knew you would return...

;D

[tgiwatford]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ;D

[Golden_Boy™]

Alec may not have to make an appearance after all!

[jimbo]

Good news! I reckon hes a great keeper! Has Boothroyd enquired about buying him permantly?

[kinghornet]

get in!

we might have a chance now! ;D

[Golden_Boy™]

I wouldn't think so just yet Chris, Fergie bought him for a million from Stoke around a year ago, and if we were to get him now his price would be around double that.
Would love to see him with us for good tho.

[ovechkin8]

McLarens first squad includes you've guessed it BEN FOSTER !! ONly downside is it might well raise his transfer fee higher .In any case from what Ferguson has stated before Foster is slated as a number 1 at Old Trafford sometime in the next 3 years in the model of a Schmeichel type character.

Still him & Lee should allow the old man to rest his bones at last. And Lee shouldnt be underestimated. There was a reason he was in the England set up.Hes just as good as Carson & its just unfortunate that injuries & the dictats of club finances meant he wasted a valuable year on the bench at Empty Park.

[hornychihuahua]

This pisses me off, Ben foster won his England place by his performances for WATFORD not Fucking Twat Utd. Did we get any credit?

He will sign permanantly for sure, end of next season and by his request. Lets not forget TC is goal keeping coach up there, (TC = Tony Cotton, the best keeper England never had and Watford legend).

[Golden_Boy™]

I have my doubts that he will sign for us permanently, hope to god he does as he's a quality young English keeper and he enjoys it with Watford, but I just think Fergie has plans for him.
Ben if your reading this (!) sign for us permanently mate