Man Utd boss Ferguson defends Foster after another soft goal

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson defended goalkeeper Ben Foster over Besiktas' matchwinning goal last night.

A goal by Rodrigo Tello after 20 minutes gave Besiktas their first win at the fifth attempt in Group B.

Foster was left stranded as Tello's effort rebounded off left-back Rafael and deceived him.

It was a cruel blow for Foster on his return between the posts for United for the first time in a month.

Ferguson said: "The goal followed a deflection off Rafael and we were chasing the game. Deflections off the body have a certain speed and that can cause a problem."

Comments (5)

Fergie!No 2 is tomasz kuszaczak !send Foster's beer to join Tsingtao beer in China league!!They'll love em!

in the name & tradition of winners Manchester United:Foster u (never were & still) not gd enuff so F O !!!(& admit that massimo taibi is yr grandad & tim howard yr granduncle)

Foster may be the future no.1 but at the moment only in the Championship or League 1!!