The deal, which is âsubject to legislative and governance proceduresâ, will end chairman Dean Hoyleâs 14-year association with the Terriers.
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It will be the 39-year-old's second spell at the Racecourse Ground after a loan stint with the Welsh outfit in 2005. Foster hung up his gloves last year after a distinguished career that included lengthy periods with West Brom and Watford. Wrexham sounded him out about a return to action after losing regular keeper Rob Lainton to injury.