When Ben Foster took off his gloves last season, fans wished in their heart that it wouldn’t be the end of his show-stopping football career. And it was not. The goalkeeper, after his retirement on various occasions, got fans’ hopes up by hinting at a comeback. While football fans saw Foster almost return to the field with Newcastle and Tottenham, no one saw him replacing Rob Lainton during a crucial time for Wrexham FC as it tries to claim on top of the National League. But with Ryan Reynolds in charge of the reigns, anything is possible for the grand Welsh football club.

Reynolds alongside fellow Hollywood pioneer Rob McElhenney has opted for a blockbuster approach to reviving the club. The Welcome to Wrexham docuseries was one move, and bringing Ben Foster out of retirement is another ringer. The goalkeeper has expressed excitement over his return. But more than that, he is excited to meet the star of Van Wilder.

Ben Foster is a fan of Ryan Reynolds

Ever since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have taken up the task of revamping the club, the people of Welsh see them as their shining armors. Heck! even the King and Queen of Britain love them. Therefore, it was natural for Ben Foster to be excited about meeting them. However, he proved to be an OG Ryan Reynolds fan when he named one of his older and most defining works. The new Wrexham FC goalkeeper appeared on ‘The Fozcast Podcast’ and stated that he was “buzzed” to meet Ryan Reynolds. He further elaborated that he has a call scheduled with the Green Lantern actor on the same day. “Van Wilder is one of my favorite films!” Foster exclaimed.

Much like most who are keeping up with the club and its whereabouts, Foster was also impressed by how deeply Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are attached to the club. For them, they are not just the owners; they are a part of the team.

How long will Ben Foster play in Wrexham?

The remarkable goalkeeper had heads snapping as Wrexham FC announced that he will be their new goalkeeper following the injury of Rob Lainton. Owing to how Foster had announced his retirement and refused to mingle with other well-known clubs that were reportedly trying to scout him, fans immediately equated his Wrexham FC admission to big money.

However, Ben Foster has only signed a short-term deal with Wrexham. And his goal is to take Wrexham FC to the top, in sync with its owners.

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