Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster after shock retirement

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to membership goalkeeper Ben Foster after his shock retirement.

Foster introduced on Monday he can be stepping again from skilled soccer after the membership drew 5-5 with Swindon Town on Saturday.

It has been a tough begin to the brand new season in League Two for Foster after he conceded 5 objectives in Wrexham’s opening-day loss to MK Dons.

Reynolds mentioned Foster “built memories I’ll never let go of for as long as I live”.

“I love this guy. Thank you for everything, Ben,” he added.

The ex-Manchester United goalie had walked away from the sport final September, however was satisfied to finish his retirement and signal for Wrexham in March.

The 40-year-old helped the membership obtain promotion from the National League to League Two earlier this yr.

The membership is now again within the English Football League for the primary time in 15 seasons.

It was purchased by Hollywood star Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney in November 2020.

The membership’s fortunes are the topic of the Disney+ documentary series, Welcome to Wrexham.

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After, Saturday’s sport Foster spoke to supervisor Phil Parkinson and advised him of his intention to retire.

He has made 12 appearances since he returned to play for the membership on 23 March, after spending a interval on mortgage with the Red Dragons in 2005.

The goalkeeper’s earlier golf equipment embrace Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Watford.

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Foster mentioned that “now [was] the right time to retire”.

“The honest truth is that my performances this season haven’t reached the level I demand of myself,” he mentioned.

“At the forefront of my mind when making this decision, was not only what was best for me but also the club, and making the decision now gives the club every opportunity to assess their options before the window closes.

“Wrexham will at all times have a particular place in my coronary heart.”

Parkinson said Foster’s decision to retire took a “large particular person” and added the club had been a “higher place” for having had him within the group.