Deano was my hero watching West Ham at the Boleyn growing up. Can't believe they've not got arguably his greatest ever goal, 10 years after retirement. That Overhead kick in the Mark Noble Testimonial.
I feel so sorry for this man, if he didn't have that injury I think he definitely would have been a West Ham legend by now, scored 100+ goals for us and probably led us to a trophy of some sort but nevertheless he was still an amazing player and one that I'll never forget
Deano is one of the nicest guys you can meet. I had the pleasure of playing with him at Upton Park in a private event. Should have lead the line for West Ham and England for many years. Also - I can't believe you haven't included the goal in the Mark Noble testimonial.
I mever supported a club Ashton played for but alqays loved watching him play. He was a fantastic finisher of the ball just a complete natural. Iwas genuinely gutted for him when he was forced to retire because he really was a great striker and deserved a longer career. Seen a recent interview and he seems to be doin ok which is great to see. After what he went through he could be forgiven for being down and depressed tbh so its testament to his character and strength as a man.
I have to echo the other comments. I was at that Middlesbrough game where he scored a bullet; brings back so many good personal memories. Parker scored in injury time to win it for us as well. As a pure finisher, he’s probably the best I’ve seen at West Ham so far, apart from maybe Defoe or Cottee. Hart son was also good and a similar player. Apart from pace, Deano had the lot- strong, powerful, good header, good feet, great finisher, was good at holding up the ball and flicking it on too. If it wasn’t for injuries he would’ve gone on to be an England regular and probably would’ve been signed by one of the top clubs for big money.
A great striker who scored some really well taken goals. A big shame about that injury. I enjoy the banter on EFL show with Colin,Ian etc. Well done dean, from a stags fan. 👍
People would have been shocked st what he would have achieved. I told everyone, even as man utd fan he was a better player than Rooney. I know fergie was a massive fan. He had Berbtovs touch and finishing with 10 times his football brain and shearers heading ability. Everytime i watched him I was amazed at how good he was techically
What a first touch he had. Very underrated technically. Big man that he could flick on and hold up the ball. But also brilliant with the ball at his feet.
Always felt he was going to be the natural replacement for Shearer in the England team … such a shame his career ended too soon esp as he is a top bloke … good luck to him … COYI
I remember the transfer window Everton signed James Beattie. January 2005. Beattie was not the Beattie of 2003 and was actually in poor form and overweight. I remember thinking why haven't we gone for Dean Ashton who was smashing it for Crewe. Cahill had signed from The Championship and was our best player so surely Moyes knew about Ashton? Sure enough Ashton signs for Norwich for half the fee Beattie signs for and does really well except Norwich get relegated. Mark my words if Dean Ashton had never gotten that injury then he'd be up there in terms of goals scored in the PL. He really was that good.
I was at WBA away that day, I didnt realise that was your last game, gutted for him and the club as its rare West Ham get hold of real quality players. I am sure he has gotten down about it but at least he had some glory and some career,I would be so proud if I had played half the time Dean Ashton played.
My fav player growing up if it wasn’t for Ian wrights sons silly tackles we would of had one of the best England strikers and I doubt he would of stayed with us much longer he was that good
Shame non of you saw the best of him when he was sticking them in for the Alex. Not only a legend but also a decent bloke. Presented the trophies to my junior team on a couple of occasions .
Could have been a top striker if it wasn’t for his injuries. He was Like a poor man’s Alan shearer. Same build, height, same style just not as good but could still have done a decent job.
I often thought he was carrying a bit too much weight, and wonder whether he would have lasted as a front line striker in today's high-speed Premier League. However he had a lot of skill, a great shot with either foot and a quick footballing brain, so he may have been very effective as an attacking midfielder in the Teddy Sheringham mould.
It’s always what could have been with Ashton, unfortunately. He could have easily been one of Englands great strikers, career cut short too soon!
Deano was my hero watching West Ham at the Boleyn growing up. Can't believe they've not got arguably his greatest ever goal, 10 years after retirement. That Overhead kick in the Mark Noble Testimonial.
I feel so sorry for this man, if he didn't have that injury I think he definitely would have been a West Ham legend by now, scored 100+ goals for us and probably led us to a trophy of some sort but nevertheless he was still an amazing player and one that I'll never forget
I agree but I also think he’d of gone to man United
we'd never been able to keep him. He was bound to be signed by Fergie
Deano is one of the nicest guys you can meet. I had the pleasure of playing with him at Upton Park in a private event. Should have lead the line for West Ham and England for many years. Also - I can't believe you haven't included the goal in the Mark Noble testimonial.
Wonderful player. So sad he got injured. Without doubt one of the best forwards we ever bought to the club. All the best Deano!
Loved this fella growing up. Poster on my wall and everything.
One of my favourite players growing up watching West Ham ⚒
We need more Strikers like him who has a good first touch, big and a great finisher!
This bought me to tears. Such a fantastic player for us always loved playing for us as well.
I mever supported a club Ashton played for but alqays loved watching him play. He was a fantastic finisher of the ball just a complete natural. Iwas genuinely gutted for him when he was forced to retire because he really was a great striker and deserved a longer career. Seen a recent interview and he seems to be doin ok which is great to see. After what he went through he could be forgiven for being down and depressed tbh so its testament to his character and strength as a man.
Dean Ashton is my all time favourite West Ham player, been a fan of the club since I can remember and this man was 100% the reason for that.
Always loved Deano, brilliant player, if only he didn’t get injured and have his career ruined.
Proper striker, still sick that your career was cut short!
Deano and Bellamy up front was an amazing combo. Due to injury they never really got to play together. Watched them both and BOTH were a class act.
A great striker, nice guy and really sad the way his career ended. Could've been one of the great England strikers in my opinion
Didn't include goal in Mark Nobles testimonial (I know it doesn't really count)
was thinking the same ⚒
Humble guy.
I have to echo the other comments. I was at that Middlesbrough game where he scored a bullet; brings back so many good personal memories. Parker scored in injury time to win it for us as well.
As a pure finisher, he’s probably the best I’ve seen at West Ham so far, apart from maybe Defoe or Cottee. Hart son was also good and a similar player. Apart from pace, Deano had the lot- strong, powerful, good header, good feet, great finisher, was good at holding up the ball and flicking it on too. If it wasn’t for injuries he would’ve gone on to be an England regular and probably would’ve been signed by one of the top clubs for big money.
A great striker who scored some really well taken goals. A big shame about that injury. I enjoy the banter on EFL show with Colin,Ian etc.
Well done dean, from a stags fan. 👍
My favorite FIFA 9 player
Career finished too early 😔
People would have been shocked st what he would have achieved. I told everyone, even as man utd fan he was a better player than Rooney. I know fergie was a massive fan. He had Berbtovs touch and finishing with 10 times his football brain and shearers heading ability. Everytime i watched him I was amazed at how good he was techically
What a first touch he had.
Very underrated technically. Big man that he could flick on and hold up the ball. But also brilliant with the ball at his feet.
Watch his goals for crewe alex.....the best CF england never had.
He was something special
He had some genius moments and brillaint goals which is absolutely non typical for english strikers.
It was Shaun Wright Philips who done Deano during an England training session btw.
Would have/could have been the greatest striker for West Ham/England. Career cut short, such a shame.
Not the fastest player but had an exquisite first touch, really he reminded me of Sheringham at times. Always had time and space with the ball.
Great player, loved him. Strong aggressive and could score goals from anywhere 👍
Top player - thanks for the goals.
Big Man!!!
Super Dean Ashton what a player #9
Love the 1st wigan goal
Such a shame he had to retire early great player and great attitude
Only injuries stopped Ashton being a Shearer/Kane level striker
Leyenda ❤️⚒️ the Striker in my Childhood!!!!
Always felt he was going to be the natural replacement for Shearer in the England team … such a shame his career ended too soon esp as he is a top bloke … good luck to him … COYI
I remember the transfer window Everton signed James Beattie. January 2005. Beattie was not the Beattie of 2003 and was actually in poor form and overweight. I remember thinking why haven't we gone for Dean Ashton who was smashing it for Crewe. Cahill had signed from The Championship and was our best player so surely Moyes knew about Ashton? Sure enough Ashton signs for Norwich for half the fee Beattie signs for and does really well except Norwich get relegated. Mark my words if Dean Ashton had never gotten that injury then he'd be up there in terms of goals scored in the PL. He really was that good.
I was at WBA away that day, I didnt realise that was your last game, gutted for him and the club as its rare West Ham get hold of real quality players. I am sure he has gotten down about it but at least he had some glory and some career,I would be so proud if I had played half the time Dean Ashton played.
Could’ve shown the overhead kick at nobes testimonial
I always feel sorry for good footballer who retires because injury
im ashton dean crazy
Not bothered too much about West Ham but I love dean Aston. What a player. He would have been an absolute beast.
Still one of my favorites.......
Hello west ham I'm a big fan
Thank you
My fav player growing up if it wasn’t for Ian wrights sons silly tackles we would of had one of the best England strikers and I doubt he would of stayed with us much longer he was that good
Dean Ashton was a proto Harry Kane
It's the goal v Man City that sticks out for me. A real shame to have to stop, but he clearly has handled it as well as possible.
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Shame non of you saw the best of him when he was sticking them in for the Alex. Not only a legend but also a decent bloke. Presented the trophies to my junior team on a couple of occasions .
Where was the goal from mark nobles testimonial
i know dean ashton ive been to his house well my dad knows him i have actually been to his house
Could have been a top striker if it wasn’t for his injuries. He was
Like a poor man’s Alan
shearer. Same build, height, same style just not as good but could still have done a decent job.
carlton cole a great player haha
What about Crewe?
Don’t forget Norwich City
Such a shame he got the bad injury. Great player and would have scored loads and loads for us. Great player. ⚒
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I often thought he was carrying a bit too much weight, and wonder whether he would have lasted as a front line striker in today's high-speed Premier League. However he had a lot of skill, a great shot with either foot and a quick footballing brain, so he may have been very effective as an attacking midfielder in the Teddy Sheringham mould.
Always rated him very gd player
great player respect from.manchester united fans 👍😈