Christmas Day for a Footballer…
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- In this Christmas cracker, I take you behind the scenes and show what it's like to be a footballer on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the most special time of the year.
We go inside the Watford FC training ground and hear from Nathaniel Chalobah and bah humbug Will Hughes while I then race back home to watch the kids unwrap their presents. You get to see what thing of beauty I had for Christmas dinner and whether I had ketchup or not.
There is the usual Fantasy Football selection dilemma when I go big and bold and use my Triple Captain; the GoPro in the goal as per usual; an incredible tackle from Adam Masina and then a unique insight into the dressing room after a Championship win over Norwich City when we sing Sweet Caroline. Love it.
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Full terms and conditions:
We accept sole responsibility for the giveaway and it is in no way affiliated to RUclips.
There are 2 prizes- Sarr and Foster match worn shirts.
Entry is open to anyone who subscribes, comments and likes this video on my RUclips channel between now and the closing time of 11th Jan 2021.
The winner will be drawn at random and will need to reply to my comment on their comment on this RUclips video with their email address to claim the prize.
If the prize is not claimed within 10 working days from the announcement, I will pick another winner at random.
No alternative prizes will be offered and the prize has no cash value.
18+, UK only prize draw. One entry per person. Closes 11/01/21.
Best thing about Ben is that he shows he’s just a normal bloke living the dream
Ben is literally the most down to Earth human, jesus christ his smile is contagious! Happy new year and i hope you all take care.
Ben is literally a humble guy doing the most living life. He doesn’t have to do RUclips, still does it. Doesn’t have to do giveaways, still does. And Sarr, what a man. Scores a goal and someone gets to win his kit. Top class!
I met him back in 2010 when me and the fam were watching him train when he was still at Birmingham. Took time to talk to us even though he was literally in the middle of a training game. I was 10 at the time and that memory has always stuck with me.
cringe
@@elijahheath1721 stfu
@@Henry-b3j well it is true tbh
If only this channel started before THAT Liverpool game, Ismailia Sarr wondershow and a clean sheet vs world champions for the great Ben foster, such a good professional and role model.
The BBC did a whole article about how players are interacting with fans during COVID and there wasn’t one mention of Ben. Complete travesty!
I don’t even support Watford but Ben makes me now really like Watford and hope they get promoted. What a legend. And also arsenal could really do with a class player like sarr
Ur a legend mate 🐝
Same
Ben, top Keeper, top geezer, great leader. Sarr, baller, rapid, quicker dribbler and fantastic work rare. Keep up the good work, hopefully I win the giveaway. Love you Ben
Same
Wow just realised watford were relegated thats why we get these videos, dont think PL would let ben foster film all this.
Best vid yet Ben, love to see a unity with the players and manager! And Sarr is a beast 🔥
He’s class tbf - A
Upload
I beg he stays cus he's got so much potential
I think sarr is a quality player he’s got everything pace strength and the right mind set and to u aswell ben a brilliant keeper by far one of the best I’ve been watching
Another quality vid 🔥 sarr is a deadly winger who is the best in the championship
This changes how I see football lol. I never knew how much they communicated in football and how encouraging they are to each other. Also football looks at lot faster then it does on the tv
Of course bro, its lightning fast, and every position on the pitch has to communicate like crazy. I loved when covid happened and they had microphones by the pitch in most places. Feels like being at home hearing them
Still remember Sarr’s game versus Liverpool. Absolute. Class.
Sarr is just the most underrated player in the whole of England. He’s an absolute beast. Get in there Isam!!!
He was so annoyed about Etienne in his bay he’s forced a transfer
Love how this guy shows it behind the scenes, best RUclips football channel
honestly obsessed with watching your videos when they come out!
keep up the hard work!
I never know you like football 😏
Sar is the best soo is foster
Bruh SeapeeKay no way Do you support Watford or who do u Support
im addicted awell and im not a watford fan at all
Same
My grandma was watching the Watford game and I came downstairs and said “gran there goalkeeper Ben Foster he liked my comment on RUclips” honestly made my year that did loved you since I was little ❤️🙌🏻
Sarr brilliant player delighted he stayed with Watford with all the rumors ... like this channel brilliant aswelk keep up the good work Ben ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Sarr is a good player
The thing that have impressed me the most is how caring and sympathetic the players are both on and off the pitch. As a Watfordfan I’m proud to see how all the players are the perfect role-models for the kids. Keep on delivering great videos Ben. Come on you orns!
Ismaila Sarr is the greatest winger of all time! He’s better than Messi and Ronaldo combined and faster than 5 cheetahs! Best player in the league easily and he is such a baller! His pace, his skills are top of the range so he deserves to play in the champions league with all his quality! Love it as always Ben
What I particularly like about Sarr’s performance was how well he worked back to help defend. He often won the ball in our own box and was constantly up and down. 🔥💪
Facts of life
Taxes
Death
Will Hughes Swearing at Ben Foster
Only one way to describe Ismail Sarr; "A little beauty!"
Sarr does have a lot more talent and skill than people give him credit for in my opinion, also his dedication is brilliant
In a few years i can see him playing for one of the bigger teams, not like massive as in liverpool or anyone like that but maybe arsenal or wolves or something
@@charlietucker777 arsenal are playing in the championship next year 😂
@@dougstars44 we are 11th 😂
@@charlietucker777 arsenal are top 3 biggest club in England
@@dougstars44 spurs wont win a trophy next year like the last 13 yearS
sarr seems like a good lad that would never be late for the coach
I’m a goalkeeper myself, and watching you has definitely given me and insight into how to bounce back from a mistake and remain calm at all times, and you’re one of the purest most genuine men in the planet so keep it up foz. Also being a huge Arsenal fan I love Ismailia for his game against Liverpool last season absolute legend.
what a down to earth man ben foster is. the fact that he earns all that money and has played at the very top level but is still so grounded and relatable is such a credit to his demeanour. keep up the quality content Ben !
He’s such a nice bloke, used to see him around my town all the time and always used to be so nice and friendly
Anyone here after Lowe celebrated infront of the GoPro😂😭😭😭😭
Gonna be his most watched video lol
hahaha yeah i am😂😂😂😂
Yep I support swans
anyone know when it coming out
yeye
Would love to be someone in 5 years time finding this channel and binge watching every game! I’m glad Isma stayed at Watford too, the absolute beauty 🤣 Big Ben Foster the soundest geezer in football 👍🏻
Ben you inspired me to be a goalkeeper and your RUclips helped get me through COVID 19 so thank you so much you little beauty
Love that, you little legend. Keep strong and keep training hard.
@@thecyclinggk legend replying to a fan like that
Sarr has the potential to be a great player in a top league. Fast, explosive and a good finisher. If he keeps his head down he can really push himself. As for you Ben, you’ve had a phenomenal career. Such an underrated, consistent keeper. Shown the younger generation anything is possible. Inspirational 👊
Hi Ben ! I’m 12 years old and I’m a goalkeeper, I train 5 times a week and play on a Sunday, one of my coaches recommended for me to watch this video ! I really enjoyed and learnt a lot about what it’s like being a Pro-GK. Thanks for the Video ! Look forward to seeing some more.
Thanks Ben for the entertainment. I would love to see Watford back in the PL. Sarr is an absolute tank. Better than lots of PL players and Ben you are underrated. I hope G.Southgate keeps a close eye on you. You keep on bringing smiles to our faces whenever you upload, so thanks.
From a fellow keeper appreciate this channel big time showing young keepers what it’s all about from putting in the hard work to something as simple as organising your defence,
Keep it up Ben!!
Sarr is a baller and is so talented and has a bright future ahead of him. Get in there mate
Ben Foster, you are an absolute hero. I support Watford because it is my dad’s local team but it makes me an even more passionate fan when i know I’m cheering for decent bunch of blokes like yourself. Keep on doing what you’re doing.
Let’s be honest we all want sarr in the vlogs A lot more seems like such a genuine and nice guy . We don’t see him enough in the vlogs 🥺
As a keeper myself, I absolutely love watching these. Gives a fascinating insight into the life of a professional footballer. Helps that your a very likeable bloke! Keep it up 👍
Hey ben, just a notice on the fact you recorded the training bits as well, more of those please ;) Beast!
As a person born in Senegal, its great to see a young Senegalese do bits in the championship! Great potential from the lad, I cant wait to see him in the next world cup:)
Him and Mané up top give me wet dreams
List of best compliments ever:
1. Ben Foster calling you a “little beauty”
I love how mature Sarr is despite him still being so young absolute baller
Ben is an absolute legend it’s amazing how he films his POV in the goal. Doing very well mate keep it up.
Ben foster absoulute beast of a keeper, 37 years old and still doing absolute bits in the championship and soon premier league again. just really shows that age is just a number and anything is possible if you believe and put the work in.
Rumour has it his kids were yelling "you little beauty" everytime they opened a present
Sarr is the most talented youngster i have ever seen. What a baller
I really appreciate how your RUclips channel has showed the small details of a professional footballer e.g diet, recovery, training loads, communication and aggression on the field, your channel is also very similar to Matt Sheldon and hopefully you guys can caloborate in the future to inspire other youth players like myself.
Matt Sheldon might as well be playing in the Durham Tees league...piss poor standard of football he's playing.. embarrassing calling himself a professional
Envy the wonderful bonds you have in your life.
Been a tough year and a half, your content and positivity helps more than you know.
Your family dinner brought a tear to my eye mate.
You two are so nice and good people that even Corona loves you and will spare you forever.
Greetings from Germany, such a good channel!
Lovely❤️
Found your videos and I love the insight you give into goalkeeping and watching your technique and communication up close. Every time I watch a video it makes me want to go play football
Sarr is a straight baller, loved how he played last season in the prem. Haven’t seen much this year because the championship is never on in the US, but I think he is criminally underrated, and seems like a good guy. Keep up the good work Ben👍
Ismaïla Sarr is a player with a lot of overflow on the field. His strong point in the technical section is, without a doubt, dribbling. He is a player with many resources and rarely misses a one-on-one. He also stands out for his ball striking. During any game, he tries to hang balls in the area, which makes it difficult for a lateral to work, as he is not overtaken.
His great cheekiness when facing and his easy arrival to rival goal make him a real and constant offensive threat. Other of his qualities is to create plays from nothing, always starting from the band. Sarr is a man capable of finishing many plays in goal thanks to his great definition.
Greetings from your number 1 fan in Spain.
I remember first watching Sarr in The premier leauge and thinking how good he could be under the right circumstances and this season he is truly shining it’s amazing
Sarr seems like one of de nicest lads around. I’ve loved him ever since he scored 2 against Liverpool to end there unbeaten run
Sarr is a incredible player who has a bright future ahead of him. He is both fast and agile when playing against other teams and he hass a lot of potential to become brilliant.
Sarr is a quality player with frightening pace. Bumped into him a week after the 3-0 win against Liverpool and he’s one of the most humble people you’ll ever meet!
Bens wife: "Pancakes for Breakfast"
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Not a single person on this earth:
Ben: "Wheres the ketchup?"
(BTW Sarr the absolute GOAT)
You know when it's like 1am but the cycling gk is more important than sleep 😂
Things you hear in every video:
“ isma you beauty”
“ bazler you are the man”
“ you got to have ketchup “
KIKOOOOO
“C’mon the boys!”
I forgot those one
Countdown with cleves
Another great Video, great to see the goalkeepers perspective of the game. Its great to show all young goalkeepers there is more to goalkeeping than just making saves.
Sarr is as good as Ben’s love for ketchup!!!
I think you’re probably gonna win the giveaway with that 😂
@Mark Gildernew yes she is
Sarr’s got some real quality, hope you can keep hold of him if you go up. I’m a Stoke fan but as a neutral you guys look good going in to the new year, good luck for the rest of the season Ben
Sarr is as good as ketchup
@@AbdulRehman-cl6ws he
Norwich fan here, Watford completely deserved the win, we could have been playing until the new year and still wouldn’t have scored. If we could have lost to anyone I’m glad it was your team as I hope us and Watford get promoted together👏
Ipswich fan here 😬
@@xx-footcmpsf.c3693 lambert has covid😳
@@R3NEGADE7 yeah I wonder whether covid gives symptoms of incompetence 😆😫
@@xx-footcmpsf.c3693 he was already incompetent enough before he got covid tbh😉
@@R3NEGADE7 yeah while you're having a mighty fine time at the top of the champ we are sitting 7th in league one like plump turds
Is it just me or when Watford are on TV you are always looking for the GoPro in Ben’s goal.
Your soooooo right
Sameeee
yeah lol
Yeh lmao
Yah mate that’s true for me and my lads
Sarr a huge talent and I rate him highly for sticking with watford and helping the club get back to where it belongs. What a player. What a character.
I mean what doesnt the lad have? He's strong quick smart and has soooo long left to improve! Beast he is, just beg he doesn't leave😢.
Everybody knows how great Sarr is but nobody talks about the man in between the sticks. The guy is in his late 30's and doesnt look a day over 25 and he is still at it. Ben really won't retire until he gets his 94th minute goal, love you Ben, all the best.
No one :
Absolutely no one :
Me when watching the game on TV : Look there’s the GoPro😏😏
Same
Lol
Honestly, As A goalkeeper I have really enjoyed watching these series of Vlog/GoalGoPro videos. This Series has really got me interested in Watford and been cheering them up the Championship!
Would really love a GK jersey to put up on my Wall!
GO ON YOU LITTLE BEAUTY!
Much Respect Ben!
The Man Utd fans are already watching Ben! Love the videos great insight into the life of a footballer and you seem a top bloke. Might be a red but id still take a signed foster shirt anyday!
Bens smile is so contagious, he just puts a massive smile on my face. Baller ⚽️🧤
This must be the best video yet, it had everything from christmas training, christmas dinner to a big win against Norwich + inside dressing room. Happy New year! Sarr is so good💪
I remember about 7 years ago, I sat at a button Albion match next to someone who only my dad recognised at first. I still have pictures of the time I met Will Hughes, back when he was playing at derby. Serious respect to what he has done for himself and what the club are giving him.
Another top quality video Ben!! Sarr is a quality player with pace and top finisher👏⚽️
Love the videos Ben, my opinion on Isma is that he's a little beauty get in there my son!!!
I remember watching Ben Foster play for WBA and he was incredible, must have saved them from loss 7/8 games i saw x
Sarr by far the nicest guy and humble player I've ever met takes the time to say hello to fans and take pictures even when the team dont get the results they want hes always smiling
This channel and thatguysjokes are the two best things to come out of 2020
I’m absolutely loving these videos it literally makes my day when these come out, also I’m pretty sure everyone who watches these videos are starting to really like WATFORD FC because I am! Ben’s Top Top Top bloke keep giving out your good vibes and I hope you and your family had a great Christmas 💙 also what a birthday present this would be to win 😍😍😍
I’m so glad Sarr stayed at Watford and wasn’t tempted into leaving when we were sadly relegated, we need him more than ever
Ben! You are an absolutely amazing person and athlete! Many years in the game and through ups and lows you’ve kept your composure in and out of the field! I would’ve never known the type of person you are until I started watching your videos but your charisma is very contagious and you have an awesome sense of humor! Please never stop being the amazing person you are! As for Sarr he’s been looking like a future star no doubt in my mind and he’s got a great future ahead of him!
Favorite sequence of events
“Come on isma”
“Go on then”
“GET IN ISMA”
“Come on the boys!”
kikkkkooooooooo
Aliveeee
You’re actually the best mate what a legend never fail to make me smile
This is honestly one of the best channels on RUclips, so great to see the what it’s like being a pro. Love these vids, hope to see Watford back in the prem soon
I definitely agree, I tried to find some other players that did this but they are nowhere near as good
Sarr is such an amazing player, he is a really skillful and attacking player and helps your team a lot up the other end of the park, and reiterating again that he is a top top player and deserves all the praise and credit he gets.
I’ve literally got Ben foster in fut and he’s always nearly going in an sbc but I refuse 😂 btw sarr is a BEAST🔥🔥🔥
😂😂😂
😂😂😂 same I just can’t bring myself to throwing him in as he is a legend
Same bro🤣
You are the GOATED youtuber and Sarr is the quickest guy I’ve ever seen.
Loved the singing. You guys deserved a Grammy.
Don’t support Watford but love them and this channel now. Sarr is an absolute player and gives defenders the run around.
"Will is obviously a lovely bloke, and he has a serious message for you all :"
"F***"
Hahaha😅😅
A Liverpool fan here but Sarr is a cracking player and can’t be hated (even if he walked all over us last season) keep up the good videos
Much love from Finland for everyone!
Ismaila i love i remember watching him in France and just love how he plays with pace and skill and love how he's always playing with a smile on his face and just enjoys what he does which is great
What a player he is
I’ve literally started watching Watford games because of your channel, absolutely my favorite thing on RUclips! Go watford
Same
He couldn’t resist saying “Isma you little beauty” 😂
Ben, I would like to have your shirt! Your one of the best goalkeepers in England and always love your content. What a legend you are :)
What a ridiculously decent guy! An absolute gent, family man and someone who loves what he does. He’s setting the example to other players.
Fossie's family when he said he was gonna put ketchup on his Christmas dinner 👁👄👁
The amount of people that think Ben fosters is the best goalkeeper 🙌🏽in the championship 👇
I do he's we'll good
Nope it's begovic
@@upthecherriez it’s not😂😂😂
@@ellisallen5348 where Watford compared to bournemouth 😂 and also who has more clean sheets huh. Begovic so stfu
@@upthecherriez They both have equal clean sheets at 9 cs. Calm yourself down mate, also big CyclingGK has a better "goals conceded per every 90minutes at 0.67, whilst Begovic's is 0.74. I know that CyclingGk is the best goalie in the league and I am a major non-league fan- anyone here heard of Boston United? Why dont you go watch Begovic's channel and take that negativity with ya.... oh wait
Ben is gonna make a excellent pundit when his playing days are over. Speaks very well, incredibly experienced and great knowledge of the game😊❤️ p.s Sarr is top top quality 🔥
Its lovely to see how you boys reacting to each other after a great defence. Its all about the chemistry between you guys. LOVELY!
Sarr could dribble his way out of tier 4 restrictions what an absolute baller 🔥🔥
Sarr seems like a certi baller, whose smile lights up a room
Don’t usually comment, but have to say absolutely loving this channel, keep it up 👍
Love these videos - I think your doing something very special for football fans around the world Ben, the game we all love hasn’t been the same for a while now and your videos make it all a little easier to get through!