Uncle Albert Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 West Ham's former England striker Dean Ashton has announced his retirement at the age of 26 after failing to recover from a long-term ankle injury. Ashton broke his left ankle while training with England in August 2006, ahead of a friendly with Greece. He underwent several operations but was unable to return to full fitness and has followed medical advice to retire. West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury told the club's website: "This is a sad day and our thoughts are with Dean." More follows. Horrible news.
Guest Bilo Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Sad news for one so young. Would be nice if West Ham kept him on if he wants to stay in the game in some capacity.
Darkzzz_ Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Terrible news, a player with a great future as well. I really enjoyed watching him play, poor bloke.
Jimothy Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Sad news. So unlucky this injury started just as he broke on to the international stage, and he never got to prove himself at that level. I'm sure a fit Dean Ashton would have been going to the World Cup next year.
Fox92 Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Very sad news. Another talented player that came through the sensational youth team at Crewe. A very talented player, and, its quite sad to see someone retire that young.
TrickyTrev Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Must of been a horrific tackle if he is thinking of suing Wright-Phillips.
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Great shame. Had such good potential for both club and England. It was inevitable though.
MikeyT Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Real shame. Wish him all the best for the future.
Guest Mee-9 Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Bad news. The guy was a talented footballer. Hopefully one day he can come out of retirement. Even with a broken ankle, i'd have him in my squad. Wish him all the best.
ousefox Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Massive shame. He could have been such a great player.
Salieri Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Very sad news. Huge potential never fully realised thanks to injury. Hope he gets the chance to stay in football in some capacity.
Budweiser Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Very unfortunate. Probably wouldn't have been going to South Africa, but he was a good club player.
Edmund Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Must be devastating for any footballer to be told they have to end their careers prematurely. Definitely had the potential to go on to big things.
Dave-Pundit Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Just wanted to pay tribute to the great Dean Ashton, who has retired today aged 26. He does so as one of the finest players to grace the Premier League in recent years. Comparisons have quite rightly been made with the great Marco Van Basten, who was forced to curtail his footballing career at a young age. Like Van Basten (European Championship, European Cup, Cup Winner's Cup, Super Cup, Serie A, and Eredivision winner), Ashton's brief career was littered with trophies and success. The former West Ham striker's mantelpiece boasts numerous silverware, including both a Division Two runners up medal (Crewe Alexandra, 2003), and an FA Cup loser's medal from 2005. In Februry 2005, Ashton achieved perhaps the pinnacle of his career, finishing 2nd in the BBC goal of the month competition, (behind winner Reg Dowley from Littlehampton, who won tickets to a Premier League game of his choice.) Both Ashton and Van Basten reached great heights at international level, with the Dutchman scoring a spectacular volley to help win the final of the 1988 European Championships and finish as the tournament's Golden Boot winner. Ashton, similarly, was an integral member of the England squad to travel to North America in the summer of 2008 and played 45 minutes in a highly competitive friendly against Trinidad and Tobago. He was tipped by many to fulfill the coveted role of the country's "new Emile Heskey". I have absolutely no doubt that Dean "Deano" Ashton, (like his Dutch counterpart), will be remembered as one of the game's true greats. A tortured genius and a legend who has helped West Ham develop into the leading side that they are today, sitting proudly in 17th place in the Premier League table.
Big Ol' Bob Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Just wanted to pay tribute to the great Dean Ashton, who has retired today aged 26. He does so as one of the finest players to grace the Premier League in recent years.Comparisons have quite rightly been made with the great Marco Van Basten, who was forced to curtail his footballing career at a young age. Like Van Basten (European Championship, European Cup, Cup Winner's Cup, Super Cup, Serie A, and Eredivision winner), Ashton's brief career was littered with trophies and success. The former West Ham striker's mantelpiece boasts numerous silverware, including both a Division Two runners up medal (Crewe Alexandra, 2003), and an FA Cup loser's medal from 2005. In Februry 2005, Ashton achieved perhaps the pinnacle of his career, finishing 2nd in the BBC goal of the month competition, (behind winner Reg Dowley from Littlehampton, who won tickets to a Premier League game of his choice.) Both Ashton and Van Basten reached great heights at international level, with the Dutchman scoring a spectacular volley to help win the final of the 1988 European Championships and finish as the tournament's Golden Boot winner. Ashton, similarly, was an integral member of the England squad to travel to North America in the summer of 2008 and played 45 minutes in a highly competitive friendly against Trinidad and Tobago. He was tipped by many to fulfill the coveted role of the country's "new Emile Heskey". I have absolutely no doubt that Dean "Deano" Ashton, (like his Dutch counterpart), will be remembered as one of the game's true greats. A tortured genius and a legend who has helped West Ham develop into the leading side that they are today, sitting proudly in 17th place in the Premier League table. Silly ****....
Ultra Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Ashton played in the 06 FA Cup final. A great loss to the game, best wishes to him for the future.
Joinesy77 Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Such a shame for a player who was beginning to show his potential and I honestly believe had a very good chance of a bright future with England. Good luck in whatever the future holds now deano
Basingstoke Fox Posted 12 December 2009 Posted 12 December 2009 Just wanted to pay tribute to the great Dean Ashton, who has retired today aged 26. He does so as one of the finest players to grace the Premier League in recent years.Comparisons have quite rightly been made with the great Marco Van Basten, who was forced to curtail his footballing career at a young age. Like Van Basten (European Championship, European Cup, Cup Winner's Cup, Super Cup, Serie A, and Eredivision winner), Ashton's brief career was littered with trophies and success. The former West Ham striker's mantelpiece boasts numerous silverware, including both a Division Two runners up medal (Crewe Alexandra, 2003), and an FA Cup loser's medal from 2005. In Februry 2005, Ashton achieved perhaps the pinnacle of his career, finishing 2nd in the BBC goal of the month competition, (behind winner Reg Dowley from Littlehampton, who won tickets to a Premier League game of his choice.) Both Ashton and Van Basten reached great heights at international level, with the Dutchman scoring a spectacular volley to help win the final of the 1988 European Championships and finish as the tournament's Golden Boot winner. Ashton, similarly, was an integral member of the England squad to travel to North America in the summer of 2008 and played 45 minutes in a highly competitive friendly against Trinidad and Tobago. He was tipped by many to fulfill the coveted role of the country's "new Emile Heskey". I have absolutely no doubt that Dean "Deano" Ashton, (like his Dutch counterpart), will be remembered as one of the game's true greats. A tortured genius and a legend who has helped West Ham develop into the leading side that they are today, sitting proudly in 17th place in the Premier League table. I wish I was as cool as you. I always liked him as a player, strong centre forward, very good on the ball and he had a beast of a shot on him too.
Darkzzz_ Posted 13 December 2009 Posted 13 December 2009 Just listened to Carlton Cole on Goals on Sunday and he described how Ashton tried to come out and train and just broke down in front of all the players. It was also great to hear him say how all the lads are going to give him all the support he needs with whatever he decides to do in the future. This is so sad; I know he would have already made a lot of money from the game but this is about not being able to do something you love and that is truly awful.
Uncle Albert Posted 13 December 2009 Author Posted 13 December 2009 He has been advised never to run again or he could face the prospect of being in a wheel chair in later life, this is such sad news. A real good footballer Ashton was, not many people raved out about him.
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