How appropriate. FOSTER’S saves win the CARLING Cup.
But while it was cheers to Manchester United and drinks all round thanks to keeper Ben Foster, it was tears for Tottenham Hotspur’s Jamie O’Hara as he suffered final heartbreak for the second year running. Foster’s dive to his left to keep out O’Hara’s spot-kick set up United for victory in the penalty shootout. It has taken Foster three-and-a-half years to become an overnight success at Old Trafford. While the 25-year-old has played for England, his appearances in a United shirt have yet to reach double figures.

Foster distinguished himself with a superb save from Jamie O'Hara's spot-kick, and when substitute David Bentley missed, Spurs' fate was sealed as Anderson confirmed United's victory, 4-1 on penalties after the game finished goal-less. Cristiano Ronaldo struck an upright seconds from the end of normal time as both defences dominated a final in which clear-cut opportunities were at a premium.

The Carling Cup may appear small beer when set against United’s intoxication with more celebrated chalices, notably the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, but there was an undeniable thirst for victory here. United’s DNA ensures they give everything in every game. Ferguson’s men wanted to lift this trophy, and keep the momentum going. One down, three to go. Sunday 1st March 2009 was all about Carling, Foster and dreams of a four-pack.

Praise for Bassett
ARMED Forces Minister Bob Ainsworth paid tribute to the people of Wootton Bassett during a visit to RAF Lyneham. The MP was meeting those who play an essential part in organising and carrying out repatriations, including service personnel, repatriation directors, Wootton Bassett Royal British Legion and Wiltshire Police. 2nd March 2009. Addressing those gathered, Mr Ainsworth said: “I know there’s some reticence with Wootton Bassett to accept thanks from our military personnel. But I don’t think you should be reticent at all because there is a massive debt to Wootton Bassett in our community.” more