Ben Foster makes a decision on his future with Wrexham ahead of the 2023/24 League Two season, issuing a statement on Friday.
The 40-year old has agreed to extend the playing career of his club by an additional year, after he came out from retirement last season to help them win the National League.
Foster was a key player in Wrexham’s record-breaking victory in the league, saving a penalty in the last minute in their title showdown against Notts County, and played a major role in their 0-0 draw with Barnet.
After signing a short term deal, the ex-Premier League goalkeeper cemented himself in Wrexham’s folklore by keeping three clean sheets out of eight appearances. But now he faces a different challenge as he competes in a 46-match League Two season with expectations high.
Wrexham’s Ryan Reynolds wanted Foster to play for another season and got his wish…
He’s thought about it…
🔴⚪ #WxmAFC | #OneMoreYear pic.twitter.com/Mphr98rPis
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) June 9, 2023
SIGNED | Ben Foster signs new one-year contract with Wrexham AFC
🔴⚪ #WxmAFC | #OneMoreYear
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) June 9, 2023
A message from Ben to you 😆
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— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) June 9, 2023
“I want to win League Two, it’s as simple as that.”
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— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) June 9, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT:
Wrexham AFC are delighted to announce goalkeeper Ben Foster has signed a new one-year contract with the Football Club, committing to continue playing until the end of the 2023/24 season.
Foster came out of retirement to rejoin the Red Dragons following injury to Rob Lainton at the end of last season.
And the veteran former England international keeper has now signed a new contract, extending his playing career for a further campaign.
Explaining the decision, he said: “At the end of last season it was obvious that I enjoyed being at the Club, I loved being part of the team and everything that Wrexham stands for.
“The fans took to me so warmly, Phil Parkinson is brilliant, Steve Parkin is top class, I love Aidan Davison to bits, and the Co-Chairmen are out of this world.
“I’d decided before the end of last season I wanted to do it, because it feels like home. I’ve never joined a football club and felt at ease so quickly.”
Foster first played for Wrexham in 2005, signing on loan from Stoke City and catching the eye in the LDV Vans Trophy-winning team to earn a permanent move to Manchester United.
After being tempted out of retirement to return to the Racecourse Ground at the end of last season, he repaid manager Phil Parkinson’s faith with a last-minute, match-winning penalty save in the 3-2 victory at home to title rivals Notts County.
In total, he made eight appearances and kept three clean sheets in the title run-in, to help Wrexham earn promotion to the EFL – and secure his second piece of silverware with the Red Dragons, 18 years on from his first.
Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson said: “We’re delighted that Ben has signed for the coming season.
“It’s a key signing for us because we all saw the impact, he had not just on the pitch but also around the training ground, and we are all looking forward to working with him again next season.”
This is what fans are saying as Ben Foster makes a decision on his future with Wrexham ahead of the 2023/24 League Two season…
@KyleFrith10: Absolutely unreal that is. Top geezer, friggin legend!
@xemma79x: Great news, going to be a great season, can’t wait for August, come on the town 🔴⚪️⚽️🏴
@WelshPoketRoket: YAAAAAS!!! 🙌 I LOVE Fozzy 🤩 Woohooo!!! 🏴⚽️❤️
@DaveEdWxm: Yaaaaay, great signing ……..super Ben Foster in goal ………😃😃
@TheWrexhamTalk: We’re in safe hands 🧤
@kayleightheesp1: Super Ben Foster in goal
@McCale: Amazing news – This is 100% more rising than the other week!
@TyCoch1: Dancing around the lounge singing super Ben Foster in goal!
@Jan24525387: Yes diolch Ben this is amazing 😍
@FGroundhopper: Great news that 👍. Destination League One ✈️
@FM_Koosh: So glad you are staying we love you super Ben foster
@gracejones10x: on the golf course, love him sm
@FredNeedham8: Ben Foster at BP in a league game… what in the FIFA career mode is this club
@ArronCherryWxm: He’s Wrexham till he dies ❤️
@Gav_Thomas88: HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO SUPER BEN FOSTER IN GOAL!
@Anthony27662569: Best keeper In lge 2 confirmed 🤩👌
@Darrenreynolds3: Get in there @BenFoster 💪 what a legend
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