Jackie Foster

John Thomas "Jackie" Foster (21 March 1903 – after 1936) was an English professional footballer and coach who played as an outside right. He made over 430 appearances in the Football League representing seven clubs, most notably for Brentford, Halifax Town, Ashington and Barrow.

Early years

An outside right, Foster began his career with hometown Division One club Sunderland. He later dropped through the leagues and had spells with Division Three North sides Ashington, Halifax Town and Grimsby Town, winning the league title with the latter club in the 1925–26 season. Foster transferred to Division Three South side Bristol City in 1926, winning the league title in his first season with the Robins. After two seasons in Division Two, Foster departed Ashton Gate in 1929.

Brentford

Foster and Bristol City teammate Cyril Blakemore joined Division Three South side Brentford in the summer of 1929, for a combined fee of £500. He was a virtual ever-present until the 1932–33 season, when he made just 22 appearances, but still contributed to the Bees' Division Three South title. Foster departed Griffin Park in 1933, having made 153 appearances and scored 21 goals for the club.

Later career

Foster signed for Division Three North side Barrow in the summer of 1933, scoring 16 goals during the 1933–34 season. He later moved to Birmingham & District League side Colwyn Bay United.

After retiring from football, Foster had a spell coaching in Belgium.

Foster's brother Jimmy was also a footballer and was on the books at Brentford, but failed to make an appearance for the first team.

Grimsby Town

• Football League Division Three North: 1925–26

Bristol City

• Football League Division Three South: 1926–27

Brentford

• Football League Division Three South: 1932–33

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