Ben Foster details Wrexham treatment under Hollywood owners with EPL comparison

27 March 2023 , 21:49

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Ben Foster signed for Wrexham last week and made his debut just days later

Ben Foster has given fans an insight into life as a Wrexham player after coming out of retirement to join the National League leaders, explaining one of the best parts about playing for the non-league side.

The former England and Premier League goalkeeper has revealed on numerous occasions that he has had offers to play in the top flight, with both Tottenham and Newcastle United wanting to bring him in, which did not tempt him to return.

But after speaking with Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, as well as manager Phil Parkinson, Foster chose to end his retirement and join the team as they push for automatic promotion back to the EFL.

The move came out when Wrexham's number one Rob Lainton picked up a season-ending injury, with Foster signing a short-term deal until the end of the campaign. On his second debut for the north Welsh club, Foster kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win to maintain their lead atop of the table.

Days after the game, Foster released his vlog of the week - signing for the club, showing some behind-the-scenes action and letting fans know how life is different as a non-league player in comparison to the Premier League.

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In his video, Foster said: "Just come back from training, I am going to get showered and then get some lunch. There's no hotel for me tonight! Imagine that, we don't stay in the hotel a night before a game. Now, I am going to get myself home and get a good night's sleep and ready for the big game tomorrow!"

Ben Foster seems to already be enjoying life in non-league

Foster has revealed on his podcast that the main reason that he did not sign for the likes of Newcastle or Tottenham would have been because of the travelling, and spending time away from his family - as well as his work with his media productions.

Foster also showed fans some of the facilities at Wrexham, as well as their pre-match meals, having chicken, salon, rice and vegetables.

Wrexham are next in action against the struggling Oldham Athletic this Saturday, which will take place at their home. Over 10,000 were in attendance for the York clash, with their American superstar owners in attendance.

Charlie Wilson