From stars in Saudi Arabia to a Pilgrims mission

Big Interview: Ian Foster
By Chris Dunlavy

Ian Foster may have jumped at the chance to quit Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq to become manager of Plymouth Argyle.
But unlike Jordan Henderson, the 47-year-old doesn’t regret a single minute of his time in Saudi Arabia.
“I loved it,” insists Foster, who took charge at Home Park earlier this month following Steven Schumacher’s switch to Stoke.
“Personally. Professionally. I’ve got nothing but positive things to say about the whole experience.
“I get the controversy around the league. I do. I’m English. I love the Premier League. I love the Champio...

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