Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Gives Their Approval as Wrexham Director Pens Farewell Message For “Friggin Legend” Ben Foster

Wrexham AFC was filled with a range of emotions when Ben Foster announced his retirement from soccer after a journey that was both emotional and successful for the club. Red Dragons co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney expressed their sincere thoughts and feelings about Foster’s decision. In addition to the co-owners, other officials of Wrexham also penned their gratitude to Ben Foster for his contributions to the club in heartfelt messages.

Ben Foster returned from retirement to help Wrexham triumph over their quest for the National League. He made an impressive impact and contributed significantly during his brief time with the Reds. The second season with Wrexham in League 2, however, did not go too well for the English goalkeeper, which led him to step down from his position in the mid-season. On this account, the Wrexham Director took to social media to address the decision of Foster.

Wrexham Director regards Ben Foster

The 40-year-old veteran goalkeeper played a key role in Wrexham’s promotion to League Two, ending the club’s 15-year exile in the Football League. Foster kept an impressive three clean sheets in the eight games he played for Reynold’s side in the league. Meanwhile, Humphrey Ker, Wrexham Director, did not hold back to commend Ben Foster’s exemplary stint in such a late stage of his career and remarked upon his decision with gratitude. The British actor wrote on Instagram, “Thank you for everything Ben Foster, you friggin’ legend.”

Despite his heroic performances in his first season with Wrexham, Ben Foster was unable to replicate his success in his second season with the club. He conceded 13 goals in 4 appearances, without keeping a clean sheet as his diving instinct for saving shots seemed to be diminished in these games.

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Following his recent display, the former Manchester United star did not want to burden the Red Dragons and decided to hang up his gloves on August 21. Ben Foster’s retirement came as a surprise to the co-owners, but they appreciated his time at the club and wished him well in his future endeavors.

 Ryan Reynolds’s emotional farewell to Foster

Ben Foster became a household name for the Red Dragons after he came out of his retirement to join the club’s exciting prospect laid out by the co-owners. He shared a very inclusive bond with Ryan Reynolds, with their connection extending beyond the soccer pitch. And so, the retirement news of the 40-year-old goalkeeper immensely disheartened the Deadpool star. He remarked on X with admiration, “He built memories I’ll never let go of for as long as I live. I love this guy. Thank you for everything, Ben”.

Foster would likely peruse his passion for content creation after retiring from professional soccer. He has a YouTube channel named ‘Ben Foster – The Cycling GK’ with over 1.45 million subscribers, which would go on to engage supporters after he has closed the doors of his soccer career.

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