Dean Ashton retires at 26

[hornetrider]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/pr...

Shame he could never get a decent run through injury. He showed talent when he was fit.

[TCEvo]

Bloody shame, but not surprised. Had real potential both for us & on the National stage and never really got to show it, horribly affected by injuries ever since coming to E London.

Good luck Deano with whatever you do next.

[Republik]

Big shame. Used to be a big fan of his back when he played for Crewe, even then you could tell he was destined for the big time. Such a shame he was held back by so many serious injuries.

[lightningghost]

There's only one Dean Ashton. Thoughts are with the big guy.

COYI.

[fred flange]

As has been said above,such a shame he never got to show his real talents and gone on to be the great player that we saw glimpses of.
Good luck to what ever he does.

[Republik]

Is there a possibility he could manage, would that make him the youngest manager ever?

[lazyitus]

Very sad to hear of this. Saw him play at Crewe a few times in the past.

[Meatball]

Thank feck it about time we got shot of him, how much have we wasted on him and dyer on wages

[Mr. Potato Head]

As a Crewe fan, I'm gutted. Deano!

[allgonepetetong]

Meatball said:

Thank feck it about time we got shot of him, how much have we wasted on him and dyer on wages

I think insurance covers that, and the fact that Ashton was injured whilst on England duty means that the FA cough up.

He must be feeling bloody awful I would have thought. Playing career over at 26 before he really got to shine, which he doubtless would have done.

I hope he takes up a coaching role and progresses in the game.

[Mini1275]

st, bad news for him, great player.

[Hammer67]

Been rumoured for some time but still shockingly bad news. Good luck Deano lad and thanks for what you achieved at WH.

[CooperD]

Great shame he's had to retire. He was an excellent player in his time at my club Norwich City. Good luck to him in whatever path he takes after football.