“You Absolute Legend” – Rob McElhenney Gives a Fitting Tribute to Wrexham’s Ben Foster, As He Announces Retirement

Just yesterday, Ben Foster announced his second retirement from professional soccer. Without a doubt, the soccer universe will remember his memorable comeback to the pitch when he accepted a deal at Wrexham. Club co-owner, Rob McElhenney posted a short and sweet statement for the veteran goalie on Twitter. The Hollywood star made the evergreen ‘Hand of Foz’ reference too!

In retrospect, the Englishman’s return to soccer was key to their promotion to the EFL League Two. His famous last-minute penalty save against Notts County will be etched in the memory of the Wrexham faithful. Ryan Reynolds also posted a message after news of Foster’s retirement.

Rob McElhenney bids goodbye to the ‘absolute legend’ of Wrexham

Ben Foster will always have a special place in the hearts of Wrexham fans. Initially, the veteran goalie signed a short-term deal at the club for just eight games. The Welsh soccer club‘s first-team goalie was out with an injury and the ‘automatic promotion’ dream was still unachieved. To the of delight the Reds, they achieved promotion and the biggest question amongst the fanbase was about Foster.

While he seemed hesitant at first, the Englishman signed a one-year deal at the club. But after a string of not-so-good results in the EFL League Two, Foster bowed out of the role. Undoubtedly, the fans have nothing but respect for him. Even Rob McElhenney wrote a short message in tribute to Foster’s unexpected commitment to the club.

On Twitter, he wrote, “‘The Hand of Foz’ will go down as one of Wrexham’s greatest moments. Thank you for that 96th min save and thank you for everything you’ve done @BenFoster you absolute legend @Wrexham_AFC. It is safe to say that McElhenney’s ‘goodbye’ note to Foster immediately went viral on social media. Such was the impact of Foster and the closeness between the club’s players and the fans.

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Soon, after the club announced his decision to retire, Ryan Reynolds bid farewell to the former Manchester United player too.

Ryan Reynolds’ farewell message to Ben Foster

Ryan Reynolds shared an even closer bond with Foster. Their antics in press conferences and on social media will remain in the minds of soccer fans for a long-long time. In tribute to the veteran goalie, Reynolds quoted, “He built memories I’ll never let go of for as long as I live. I love this guy. Thank you for everything, Ben”. The 40-year-old leaves the Welsh soccer club with the utmost respect.

His penalty against Notts County in stoppage time will go down as one of English soccer’s finest moments. That nail-biting victory helped them secure their promotion to League Two after fifteen years. While the club and its owners will continue striving towards their ultimate Hollywood dream, for sure Ben Foster will go down in history as one of their best signings at the club.

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