John Foster (footballer)

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John Foster
Personal information
Full name John Colin Foster
Date of birth (1973-09-19) 19 September 1973 (age 49)
Place of birth Blackley, England
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1992–1998 Manchester City 19 (0)
1998 Carlisle United 7 (0)
1998–1999 Bury 7 (0)
1999–2002 Hyde United 87 (1)
2002–2003 Mossley 19 (2)
Trafford
Radcliffe Borough
Salford City
Managerial career
2005 Salford City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Colin Foster (born 19 September 1973) is an English football manager and former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Foster began his career with Manchester City, playing several season in the Premier League. He later played in the Football League for Carlisle United and Bury before turning out at non-league level with Hyde United, Mossley, Trafford, Radcliffe Borough and Salford City. He spent a brief spell in charge of Salford in 2005.

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