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Wrexham's Ben Foster jokes Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney 'pinned him into a corner' One of Wrexham’s main priorities after earning its promotion back to League Two was to re-sign goalkeeper Ben Foster.The 40-year-old ultimat...

MARCH 1, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Farewell, Ben Foster - the goalkeeper who stole the Wrexham show Ben Foster has retired - Richard Sutcliffe reflects on his contribution to Wrexham on and off the field

AUGUST 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ben Foster leaves Hollywood-owned Wrexham, heads back into retirement

Ben Foster is heading back into retirement after a few months with the soccer team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ben Foster leaves Hollywood-owned Wrexham, heads back into retirement

Ben Foster, a star in Wrexham's storybook run, returns to retirement Ben Foster, a former Manchester United goalie, had a critical save in Wrexham’s amazing season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ben Foster quits Hollywood-owned Wrexham and heads back into retirement

Ben Foster is heading back into retirement after a few months with the soccer team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

AUGUST 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Ends season injured Foster closed the season with a minor elbow injury after being the regular for the Hornets, making 26 starts.

Impact Foster was in the starting XI when healthy this season outside of a couple starts for Daniel Bachmann early in the campaign. His 26 starts led to 49 goals allowed and just four clean sheets. Foster's contract ends this summer, but he figures to remain with the club while Bachmann likely has plans to play somewhere other than the Championship.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with elbow injury Foster will be sidelined for the season finale versus Chelsea on Sunday after suffering an elbow injury.

Impact Foster made 26 appearances for the club this season in which he earned just four clean sheets while making 70 saves and conceding 49 goals. With Foster out of the squad, Daniel Bachmann will make his first start since Jan. 21 versus Norwich.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Awful in rout Foster made two saves during Sunday's 5-1 loss to Leicester.

Impact Foster made two saves during Sunday's loss. It's an awful end to his time with Watford, as he stopped only two of seven shots faced in his final home match. Foster will look to step it up in his final match with the club against Chelsea on Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving club after season Foster will let his contract expire following the 2021-22 season and won't be back with Watford. Manager Roy Hodgson told reporters, "This is Ben Foster's final home game, so I hop...

Impact Foster helped the team earn promotion to the top level following the 2020-21 season but appears not to want to head back to the Championship with the club. While the keeper was limited to just four clean sheets so far this season, he should still garner plenty of interest from club's throughout the top-five European leagues.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet Foster made five saves to preserve a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 tie against Everton.

Impact Foster recorded just his fourth clean sheet of the season and first at home this season. On the year, the keeper has conceded 44 goals in 25 appearances while making 68 saves. Heading into the final two matches of the year, Foster should continue to face significant pressure from Leicester City and Chelsea and figures to make plenty of saves.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Everton draws 0-0 at Watford, 2 points above EPL drop zone

Everton has moved further away from the bottom three in the Premier League after playing out a lackluster 0-0 draw at already relegated Watford

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Concedes goal against Palace Foster made six saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace.

Impact Foster played well for much of Saturday's game, but he couldn't prevent his opponents from taking the lead via a Wilfried Zaha spot kick. Watford was officially relegated with this result, but Foster will still want to finish the season positively with upcoming games against Everton, Leicester and Chelsea to finish out the campaign.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Okay end to bad April Foster conceded two goals but logged four saves during a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact Despite conceding goals to Josh Brownhill and Jack Cork, Foster compensated for those by logging four saves. The 39-year-old's most recent stat line was his best across an awful April he endured. Foster averaged 2.8 conceded goals and recorded a 50.0 save percentage.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in loss Foster conceded five goals and made four saves during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Foster doesn't even have the saves to back up his poor record this season, as recently he's made just 18 stops and conceded 20 goals in the last seven matches (all losses). He'll still get a favorable matchup against Burnley, which have scored the second-fewest goals in the league.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

EPL leader Man City beats Watford 5-1, Jesus scores 4

Gabriel Jesus scored four goals as Manchester City crushed Watford 5-1 to chalk off another win in its battle with Liverpool for the English Premier League title

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Busy in loss Foster made three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brentford.

Impact Foster has been hung out to dry by a poor defense more often than not, and that looks unlikely to change anytime soon. The keeper had plenty to do but the chances were golden opportunities, and Foster was hopeless to stop them. He will be under absolute siege against Manchester City next time out.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Foster made two saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Leeds.

Impact Foster was beaten once during the second half and twice more after halftime but wasn't at fault for either goal as two of them came off spectacular long-range strikes that would be difficult for any goalkeeper to save and the other was result of a huge defensive giveaway by his two centre backs. With 13 goals conceded over his last five starts, Foster will try to bounce back during next Saturday's home clash against Brentford.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal during loss Foster conceded two goals and made one save during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Foster was beaten on either side of halftime as a first-half header from Diogo Jota gave Liverpool the lead. Fabinho secured all three points with a late penalty kick and Foster was otherwise untested for much of the match. He'll look to bounce back in Saturday's match against Leeds United.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool tops Watford 2-0, keeps heat on City in title race

Liverpool kept the heat on Manchester City in the Premier League title race by beating relegation-threatened Watford 2-0 thanks to Diogo Jota’s 20th goal of the season in all compe...

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Hernandez's brace boosts Watford's bid to stay in EPL

Cucho Hernandez’s brace has boosted Watford’s bid to stay in the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Southampton

MARCH 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Five saves in win Foster allowed a goal while making five saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Foster allowed a goal at the end of the first half but shutout Southampton in the second 45 to help Watford claim all three points. The keeper has now allowed 29 goals in 18 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 43.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Foster made two saves and conceded four goals during Thursday's 4-0 loss against Wolves.

Impact Foster had a nightmare start here, being beaten three times in 21 minutes, which included a bizarre mistake that led to the third goal. The goalkeeper allowed one more during the closing stages of the match and now has seven goals conceded over the last two outings. He'll try to bounce back during Sunday's visit to Southampton.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wolverhampton routs struggling Watford 4-0 in EPL

Watford’s dwindling hopes of avoiding Premier League relegation suffered another blow with a 4-0 loss to Wolverhampton on Thursday

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Saka inspires Arsenal to 3-2 victory over Watford in EPL

Bukayo Saka scored one goal and set up another as Arsenal edged Watford 3-2 to help its pursuit of Champions League qualification

MARCH 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Concedes three in Sunday loss Foster allowed three goals while making a save during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Foster conceded twice in the first half and once in the second as Watford fell to Arsenal on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 24 goals in 16 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 36.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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