BBC Sport logo BBC Sport 3 weeks ago

Ashton's playing career in doubt

Dean Ashton

Ashton has never played for West Ham under boss Gianfranco Zola Fears are growing that West Ham's injured former England striker Dean Ashton could be forced to retire from the game at the age of 25. Full Article at BBC Sport

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  1. Dean Ashton
  2. Gianfranco Zola (footballer)
  3. Everton F.C.

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  1. Tribalfootball.com logo
    West Ham's Ashton to make announcement later this month
    2 weeks ago

    West Ham United striker Dean Ashton is expected to make an announcement about his playing future before December. Ashton broke his left ankle while training with England in August 2006, ahead of a friendly with Greece. Full Article at Tribalfootball.com

  2. Times Online logo
    Dean Ashton set to announce retirement
    3 weeks ago

    Dean Ashton, the West Ham United and England striker, has finally admitted defeat in his battle with a persistent ankle problem. It is expected that his retirement from playing will be announced by his club this week. Full Article at Times Online

  3. Dean Ashton expected to retire from football
    3 weeks ago

    Dean Ashton is this week expected to announce his retirement from football after losing a long battle to recover from a broken ankle suffered on England duty more than three years ago. Full Article at the real footie analyst

  4. Soccer Blogs logo
    West Ham Striker Dean Ashton Set to Announce Retirement
    3 weeks ago

    Striker forced to hang up his boots. Full Article at Soccer Blogs

Related Quotes

  1. When something like this happens, it is very much personal. Me as a manager I am here to make sure I can give him all the support he needs. I understand that it is quite a difficult time for him.
    – Gianfranco Zola (footballer) SOURCE: BBC Sport 3 weeks ago
  2. Until someone tells me he isn’t going to make it, I’m still confident he is going to come back ... For the boy and for us, we hope he will make it. I can’t say more than that. He’s not involved, he’s working his way back on his own and with his own physio working on his fitness. I don’t know when I will...
    – Gianfranco Zola (footballer) SOURCE: Times Online 3 weeks ago
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Cast of Characters

  1. Dean Ashton Dean Ashton
  2. Gianfranco Zola (footballer)
  3. Everton F.C. Everton F.C.
  4. Shaun Wright-Phillips
  5. West Ham United West Ham United
  6. Norwich City FC Norwich City FC