Former Wrexham goalkeeper makes move to Scottish club
Reds' boss Phil Parkinson brought Foster in last December as short-term cover to provide back-up to Mark Howard when Arthur Okonkwo and Callum Burton were both out injured.
Previously with Derby County and West Brom, Foster made his Wrexham debut when he kept a clean-sheet in the 1-0 win against Crewe Alexandra 1-0 in the EFL Trophy round of 32.
Despite extending his stay until the end of the campaign in January, that proved to be his only Reds outing and Foster's time at The Racecourse came to an end when he was released in May along with fellow goalkeepers Howard and Liam Hall.
Ross manager Don Cowie is delighted with the addition of Foster.
He told the official club website 'With Jordan (Amissah) leaving the club recently we have reacted quickly to replace him and we are delighted Brad has put pen to paper.
"Brad arrives at a good age with a fantastic physical profile. He is hungry to make an impression at the club and will provide great competition with Ross Laidlaw for us this season."
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- Daily Record
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Wales Online
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Tonight's rugby news as legend makes grovelling public apology to Jac Morgan
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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Diogo Jota funeral details as Liverpool star laid to rest after tragic death
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