Foster reveals iPod inspiration

02 March 2009 09:49
en Foster has revealed he made last-second preparations for the Carling Cup final penalty shoot-out on his iPod.[LNB] Manchester United lifted the first piece of domestic silverware of the season courtesy of a 4-1 triumph on spot-kicks against Tottenham at Wembley on Sunday after the teams were locked goalless after extra-time.[LNB]Foster was the hero for United as he saved Jamie O'Hara's opening kick for Spurs before David Bentley fired an effort wide.[LNB]With Ryan Giggs, Carlos Tevez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson all converting from 12 yards, it enabled the Old Trafford outfit to continue on their incredible quest for a trophy quintuple.[LNB]Red Devils goalkeeper Foster spent the crucial moments after the final whistle blew with goalkeeping coach Eric Steele watching Tottenham's penalty takers in action, giving him a crucial edge in the nerve-wracking shoot-out.[LNB]ResearchFoster told reporters: "Just before the shoot-out I was looking at an iPod with goalkeeping coach Eric Steele. On it were images of Spurs taking penalties.[LNB]"I'd been told if O'Hara took a kick that he would probably go to my left. It was great that was exactly what happened and I managed to get a hand to it.[LNB]"I did an awful lot of research on who takes penalties for Spurs.[LNB]"I'd been given a lot of information on which way they put kicks.[LNB]"The iPod is Eric's innovation. It's an amazing tool, you can brush up straight away."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports