Ben Foster

Wrexham have announced the signing of the former England and Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster on a short-term deal. The 39-year-old has agreed to ...

With Rob Lainton getting injured at the weekend it was important we had all bases covered going into the last part of the season, which this signing ensures.” “It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too. “I’m over the moon,” he told the club’s website.

Ben Foster has come out of retirement to sign for Wrexham in a stunning swoop for the National League leaders, just a month after Tottenham failed to lure ...

'If I go up there [to Newcastle], I might still be able to put a bit of a face on and show, but I won't be me,' he revealed last September. I'm looking forward to getting started. I've been at the Club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place. It was absolutely bonkers! with 39-year-old returning to the Welsh side 18 years after leaving 'It's changed a lot since I was last here, but it's nice to be back and it's nice to be back as a player too.

Former England international Foster had announced his retirement from football last year.

With Rob Lainton getting injured it was important we had all bases covered going into the last part of the season, which this signing ensures.” Everyone is down to earth and the manager’s top class. “It seems a really nice place.

Former Manchester United, West Brom and England star Ben Foster has come out of retirement to join National League leaders Wrexham, who are owned by Ryan ...

Foster is Wrexham's second signing in 24 hours following the arrival of Billy Waters from Barrow on Wednesday. The former Three Lions star officially retired in September 2022 and has since found fame online as a vlogger. Foster had a spell on loan at Wrexham from Stoke City in 2005 and returns to the club with the Dragons top of the National League. Wrexham are currently three points clear of title rivals Notts County at the summit, having played one game less than the Midlands side. After leaving United, Foster moved south to Birmingham City, before six seasons at West Brom and four seasons at Watford. Another user commented: "What a signing." Foster spoke to Wrexham's official website after the move was confirmed. "It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too. My fave keeper." A third person added: "Oh My God!!!!! It was absolutely bonkers! I’m looking forward to getting started.

Ben Foster has ended his retirement to sign for National League side Wrexham.The former Manchester United and England goalkeeper, is the latest high-p.

I’m looking forward to getting started. On returning to the Welsh outfit, Foster said: “I’m over the moon. I’ve been at the Club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place.

WREXHAM, Wales -- Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to sign for Wrexham, the soccer team owned by Hollywood stars ...

“It will be interesting to see how my body feels after training today. “The first time I was here, it was genuinely the springboard to the rest of my career.” The 39-year-old Foster, who was also an England international, last played for Watford before stepping away from the game last year.

The Red Dragons have further bolstered their squad with the addition of the ex-Premier League goalkeeper.

“It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too. I’m looking forward to getting started. Everyone is down to earth and the manager’s top class.

England and Man Utd glove-wearer has come out of retirment to fill in at Wrexham until the end of the season.

It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too. He’s even said, yeah, that he’ll put me in the new one with him and Big Hugh Jacko, friggin’ Wolverine COME ON YOU REDS” I’ve been at the club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place.

Albion hero Ben Foster has made a Hollywood return from retirement – to join National League title-chasing Wrexham.

Foster was back at The Hawthorns earlier this season where he played in goal during the Brunty v Mozza charity match during September's international break. I’ve been at the Club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place. Phil Parkinson's side are edging a thrilling title race with Notts County in the fifth tier.

The former Premier League winner will once again don the Wrexham shirt, as he re-joins the Club infirst place, with eight pivotal games still to be played.

Foster was part of the same Wrexham side as midfielder Darren Ferguson. In the summer, Foster was part of the England squad that went to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. United won the competition the following year, but it was at the end of the 2009/10 season that Foster went in search of first team football, joining Birmingham City. In 2008/09, he won Man of the Match in the Carling Cup final as United won the match 4-1 on penalties, after the game ended in a goalless draw. The following year Foster made his first appearance on the world stage, making his England debut at Old Trafford in a 1-0 defeat to Spain. However, by his own admission it was his spell with at the Racecourse Ground which shaped the future of his career.

Wrexham AFC are delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Ben Foster until the end of the season.

And on his return to North Wales, Foster said: “I’m over the moon. “It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too. Everyone is down to earth and the manager’s top class.

The former Manchester United and Watford goalkeeper completed a deal to join the National League side on a deal until the end of the season.

Foster explained: “It’s a case of they had to find out if I’m interested first and foremost and straight away that was a yes. “The problem was that Fraser Forster was fully fit, while second choice goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman is 23 years old so he doesn’t really count as a youth team goalie or reserve team goalie. He counts as a senior team goalie. Card payments only. “He just sounds like the absolute dream, genuinely. 18+ New customers only.

Veteran Foster, 39, announced his retirement in September after leaving Watford in June 2022 but has now re-started his playing days on a short-term ...

They (owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney) are so prevalent at the football club, they are always there. [signed for the fifth-tier National League side on a free](/sport/football/article-11894101/Ben-Foster-comes-retirement-sign-Ryan-Reynolds-Wrexham.html) transfer on Thursday. the part for me is getting the team over the line and getting them promoted. Buzzing to talk to him later. 'I don't need much (money) – to be honest, the negotiations took about five minutes. [signed for the National League side on Thursday](/sport/football/article-11894101/Ben-Foster-comes-retirement-sign-Ryan-Reynolds-Wrexham.html)

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to join Wrexham in the club's most high-profile signing since the Hollywood takeover back in ...

The experienced campaigner started his career off at Stoke City, before earning a move to Manchester United in 2005. It's nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too," Foster told the Wrexham website. Foster has also featured for West Brom and Watford in his professional career that spans for almost 20 years. "I lost that buzz for it a little bit and that's why I didn't carry on going." Phil Parkinson's side currently sit three points clear of second-place Notts County at the top of the fifth tier, and also have a game in hand on their closest rivals. "It was absolutely bonkers.

Ben Foster has made a very surprise return to Wrexham, 18 years after the former Manchester United goalkeeper was turning out for the Welsh side as a young ...

However, Foster did eventually come back to the elephant in the room - the opportunity to play in the very side owned by Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. "Buzzing to talk to him later. They (owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney) are so prevalent at the football club, they are always there. "Van Wilder is one of my favourite films! Reynolds appeared to confirm Foster's relatively modest wages by retweeting his comments to his 21.2milion followers. However, the former England international did confirm he is certainly not doing it for the money. "Just wheel me out, I'll do a job." [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) boss, Ferguson brought him to the Red Devils the following summer. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ryan-reynolds-backs-up-ben-29537851#comments-section) below [Wrexham](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/wrexham-football-club) - and the club's Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds confirmed it.. [announced his retirement at the end of last season](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ben-foster-retires-newcastle-transfer-28002856) shortly after Watford were relegated from the [Premier League.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) It initially appeared he was ready to stay retired, after potential moves to Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur this season fell through. [Wrexham squad from Ben Foster's first spell included future boss' son and keeper who's 57](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ben-foster-wrexham-first-squad-29534107)

Former Manchester United and Watford keeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to help Wrexham's promotion push, insisting he is only taking a small wage ...

Everyone is down to earth and the manager’s top class," he told Wrexham's club website. Foster will be hoping to emulate the success he had in his first spell with Wrexham, when he helped them win the 2005 Football League Trophy during a loan spell. I’ve been at the Club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place. But the 39-year-old has now reversed course to [join Phil Parkinson's title-chasing side](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-ben-foster-wrexham-transfer-29530319). But Foster has rubbished suggestions that he was being paid a bumper wage by the Red Dragons. There are just eight games remaining of the season, with Foster joining on a short-term deal.

Ben Foster was buzzing to get on the phone with Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds who starred in one of his favourite films - and the keeper also shared his ...

[ to rejoin Wrexham](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-wrexham-ben-foster-reynolds-29530164), who he had a loan stint with in 2005, on Thursday. Foster was roped in to help the Red Dragons withe their push for promotion from the National League following the injury Rob Lainton picked up against Bromley on Saturday. He added: "We can get matchday vlogs back! "Buzzing to talk to him later. Van Wilder is one of my favourite films! Money wasn't at the root of his return as the keeper insisted he was paid peanuts to comeback to the club - [a claim backed up by Reynolds.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/wrexham-ben-foster-ryan-reynolds-29537851)

Football news from BirminghamLive as former Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper opens up about his surprise move to non-league Wrexham.

Seeing Wrexham back in the Football League is the best bit for me. It was the springboard for my career.” It was the easiest conversation in the world. “The [big] part of it for me is to help them over the line, get them promoted. The 39-year-old opened up about the move in his latest [Fozcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJmfbZCVxLk) show, explaining he certainly hasn’t joined for the money, having turned down a lucrative offer from Newcastle United earlier this season. Wrexham remain in the National League but are well-placed to finally return to the EFL as they sit top of the table, three points clear of Notts County with a game in hand.