MY REGRETS OVER BUST-UP
Week out was worst period of Foster’s career
Richard Foster St Johnstone defender Richard Foster has spoken of his regret over the on-field bust-up with team-mate Danny Swanson.
Both players were sent off following the altercation which took place at Hamilton’s Superseal Stadium at the beginning of the month.
The Perth pair were temporarily suspended by the club pending a full investigation and Foster admits that week was the worst of his career.
But now the fullback is ready to push on with his football at McDiarmid Park after returning to action in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Aberdeen.
“It was all a blur, it happened so quickly and it was over in an instant,” Foster said. “A lot of what I remember is actually from footage on the TV.
“It was an unfortunate incident which me and Danny are deeply sorry for and deeply regret. But thankfully we were both back involved on Saturday.
“You speak to people after it happened and they reassure you it won’t end up in a sacking. They said it
Foster and Swanson made up shortly after their altercation at Hamilton was going to be a fine. You justify it to yourself with them. But when you are on your own you begin thinking about the worst case scenario. You could have made a right pig’s ear of it.
“I feel myself I have had a good season, consistently reaching a level of performance I have been happy with.
“I get on well with everyone here. I love playing for the club and the management team, the players and the fans have been great to me. That is why it was even more ridiculous.
“You sit on your own and think you could have thrown it all away. It does hurt. Anyone thinking that week I had off was easy is way wrong. It was the worst period of my career.
“But you get through it and come out stronger at the other side. I know it won’t happen again in any situation I am involved in.
“I have learned from my mistake and will keep a lid on it in future.”
Football is a heated game and Foster is well aware of that. But he knows there is an example to be set to future generations. The full-back said: “Danny