The achievement of earning promotion is a remarkable feat that will go down in history. After being absent from the English soccer scene for 15 years, the Welsh side has finally made its way up the ranks. However, co-owner Ryan Reynolds has cast doubt on the unexpected journey of Ben Foster, the goalkeeper who played a crucial role in the team’s promotion. Reynolds suggests that Foster, despite his success, is better suited for a career in television rather than professional athletics.
Reynolds made this candid statement during an episode of the “Yours Mine Away Podcast,” which is hosted by Mark Howard, the current goalkeeper for Wrexham. As a guest on this specialized show focused on goalkeeping, Reynolds was asked to share his thoughts on the goalkeepers he has worked with at Red Dragons. When Foster’s name came up, Reynolds expressed his admiration for him while also questioning how he ended up as a professional athlete. Reynolds jokingly remarked that Foster seems like the type of person who should always be on TV, as if he never stops moving.
Howard agreed with Reynolds’ assessment, and the actor continued to express his amazement at Foster’s habit of documenting all of his matches with a GoPro camera. Foster fearlessly wears these cameras during games, capturing every moment. Reynolds sees this as a life lesson in embracing failure without fear. He also commends Foster for documenting more losses than victories, highlighting the goalkeeper’s dedication to his craft.
It is worth noting that Foster used to upload these first-person perspective videos on his popular YouTube channel, “Ben Foster-The Cycling GK,” which boasts over 1.47 million subscribers. Reynolds, however, must be missing the promotion hero who played a crucial role in helping the club achieve its goals.
Ben Foster played a pivotal role in Wrexham’s promotion to League Two. He came out of retirement to support the team during their National League campaign and achieved three clean sheets in eight league games. This contribution from the forty-year-old goalkeeper was instrumental in ending Wrexham’s fifteen-year absence from the Football League. However, Foster’s second season with Wrexham in League Two did not go as well.
He faced difficulties, making only four appearances and conceding 13 goals without keeping a clean sheet. It was evident that his once-sharp diving skills had diminished. In order to avoid burdening the club, Foster made the decision to retire from professional football on August 21. Nevertheless, he will always be remembered and cherished by Wrexham fans for his significant impact on the team’s success.