Title: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Longy on November 10, 2009, 08:16:19 PM http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/8351195.stm
Only 25, a massive shame imo. From the brief spell he had at Norwich, I geniunely believe he was good enough to play for England regularly. It seems only a matter of time from this article and other stuff I have heard until his retirement is official. Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Josedinho on November 10, 2009, 08:19:07 PM Pretty gutted for him. Really wanted to see him play for England. At 25 with modern medicine it's a shock that he will never improve.
Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Colchester Kev on November 10, 2009, 08:19:33 PM Very sad for the fella.
Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Micko on November 10, 2009, 08:27:07 PM This is sick to hear i always thought he was an outstanding striker and so young.
I know he wont need the money but will he get a massive insurance pay off? Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: booder on November 10, 2009, 08:29:53 PM Very sad for the fella. Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Ironside on November 10, 2009, 08:31:48 PM i know how the guy feels not being able to follow the carear you wanted too through injury.
but i think his pension/insurance will make it a little easier than it would be for most people Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: cia260895 on November 10, 2009, 08:32:08 PM This is sick to hear i always thought he was an outstanding striker and so young. I know he wont need the money but will he get a massive insurance pay off? I hope we get some compo as well, the way Zola was talking on saturday you knew something was pending Am gutted for him he was a handful up front Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Micko on November 10, 2009, 08:34:17 PM Didt he break the same ankle twice?
Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: The Baron on November 10, 2009, 09:24:21 PM Sad news - very good player when he was fit for a spell - the 2006 FA Cup Final stands out.
Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: marcin123 on November 13, 2009, 04:00:32 PM such a shame when such nice guys are forced to retire... why can't this happen to players we hate like ronaldo,,, van persie or ferdinand... *sigh*
Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Amatay on November 13, 2009, 04:06:02 PM Whenever i saw the mightay hammers either live or on the box Ashton was immense. Big loss :-(
Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: sweet potata! on November 13, 2009, 04:56:27 PM such a shame when such nice guys are forced to retire... why can't this happen to players we hate like ronaldo,,, van persie or ferdinand... *sigh* In fairness although Ronaldo is a turd sandwich , i dont think many would actually like to see him getting a career ending injury? Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: marcin123 on November 14, 2009, 02:36:45 PM such a shame when such nice guys are forced to retire... why can't this happen to players we hate like ronaldo,,, van persie or ferdinand... *sigh* In fairness although Ronaldo is a turd sandwich , i dont think many would actually like to see him getting a career ending injury? I would pay to see it... Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: Scottish Dave on November 14, 2009, 04:03:43 PM such a shame when such nice guys are forced to retire... why can't this happen to players we hate like ronaldo,,, van persie or ferdinand... *sigh* In fairness although Ronaldo is a turd sandwich , i dont think many would actually like to see him getting a career ending injury? fuckin right i would! I would prefer a bus to drive over his head tho Title: Re: Dean Ashton likely to retire. Post by: marcin123 on November 15, 2009, 12:55:24 PM such a shame when such nice guys are forced to retire... why can't this happen to players we hate like ronaldo,,, van persie or ferdinand... *sigh* There is a god up there... Arsenal's Robin van Persie is set for a lengthy spell out after suffering suspected ankle ligament damage while playing for the Netherlands. The 26-year-old striker was stretchered off after 10 minutes of his country's friendly against Italy in Pescara. Van Persie held his right ankle after a robust tackle by Giorgio Chiellini and was flown to hospital for treatment. Wee... |