No.1 target finally arrives

29 July 2011 21:26
Roy gets his goalkeeping wish Albion have finally got their hands on a new goalkeeper after Ben Foster joined on a season-long loan from neighbours Birmingham City. The England international joins the Baggies after passing his medical at The Hawthorns following the departure of Scott Carson. Foster was Albion’s No.1 target following Carson’s exit with Roy Hodgson delighted to bring a goalkeeper of Foster’s calibre to the club. "We are very, very happy that the deal to bring Ben from Birmingham has gone through," said Hodgson. "He was always the goalkeeper that we targeted as our No.1 choice for the season. "We are hoping he will be as successful here as he has been with his previous clubs. "We are confident Ben is the goalkeeper we need to help us enjoy a successful season in the Barclays Premier League." Sporting and Technical Director Dan Ashworth echoed the comments from Roy Hodgson. Ashworth played a major part in bringing Foster to The Hawthorns after considering a number of other options. "We are absolutely delighted to have signed a goalkeeper of the calibre of Ben, who has just enjoyed an excellent season at Birmingham,” said Dan Ashworth "He was our top goalkeeping target during this summer transfer window and it's great we have managed to bring him here. "I have contacted several managers and coaches who have previously worked with Ben and they all spoke very highly of him, both as a professional and as a person." Do you think Albion have got the best possible replacement for Scott Carson? Have your say at Baggies Banter here.

Source: FOOTYMAD