Ian Foster

Foster began his career at the Liverpool FC Academy working under the tutelage of Steve Heighway and Sammy Lee. He spent the majority of his playing career in the lower leagues of English football, enjoying success at clubs such as Hereford United, Chester City and Kidderminster Harriers in League Two and the National League.

Galway United

Foster joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United in May 2008 as assistant manager to Jeff Kenna. The duo were tasked with retention of the club's Premier Division status, which they duly achieved. Upon Kenna's departure to Saint Patrick's Athletic in January 2009, Foster was appointed manager of the club and led the club once again to Premier Division safety in the 2009 season.

Dundalk

Following the successful stint at Galway United, Foster was appointed manager of newly promoted Dundalk in December 2009. In his first season in charge, he led the Lilywhites to safety and also to their first Europa League campaign since the 2002–03 season. He remained in post for the 2011 season and again secured Premier Division status for the club whilst also guiding Dundalk to the All Ireland (Setanta) Cup final. During his time in Ireland, Foster completed a number of coaching qualifications, including the UEFA Pro Licence. As part of the 2011 English FA cohort, he graduated alongside alumni including Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Gianfranco Zola

Coventry City

Citing family circumstances, Foster returned to England to resume his coaching career. In August 2012, he took on a wide-ranging role at Coventry City working initially with the U18 and then U21 squads. Upon the departure of manager Mark Robins to Huddersfield Town in February 2013, Foster was appointed First Team Coach, initially working alongside Lee Carsley and subsequently…

As a player

Kidderminster Harriers Conference National: 1999–2000 Chester City Conference National: 2003–04 As a manager

England U19 UEFA U19 European Championship: 2022