Thursday 13 November 2008

Tomasz Kuszczak Bio


Tomasz Kuszczak's hopes of making an impact at Manchester United appear to be slim with Ben Foster now fit again and likely to be the understudy to Edwin van der Sar.

Kuszczak's appearances since joining United on loan in the summer of 2006 - the move became permanent at the end of that season - have been limited and with Foster up to full fitness a move away seems likely.

He first came to English attention when West Bromwich Albion snapped up the promising young goalkeeper from German side Hertha Berlin in July 2004.

The Pole star had been courted by a number of other top English, Spanish and German clubs before Albion got their man.

The 6ft 3in goalkeeper won his first full Poland caps in friendlies against Malta and Lithuania in December 2003 and also made 14 appearances for his country's Under-21 side.

Kuszczak became the Baggies first choice goalkeeper under Bryan Robson in the 2005/06, and despite West Brom's relegation, his performances attracted the attention of Man Utd.

The Reds embarked on a relentless pursuit for his services throughout the summer of 2006. West Brom, having already turned down three offers from United, finally relented on 10 August.

He joined United on a season-long loan, with an option to become permanent three-year deal at the end of the season, an option United took up in June 2007, as he continued in the role of understudy to Van Der Sar he adopted for his first season at Old Trafford.

Kuszczak marked his first appearance with a penalty save against Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Tomasz Kuszczak would score 53 points in a game of Scrabble.

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