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Zola Backs Ashton to Come Back Stronger

Zola Backs Ashton to Come Back Stronger

WEST Ham manager Gianfranco Zola believes Dean Ashton will provide the "perfect" spearhead for his improving team next season. 20 Feb 2009
Zola Is Feeling Ashton's Absence

Zola Is Feeling Ashton's Absence

WEST Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has lamented the prolonged absence of Dean Ashton as the striker continues his recovery from an ankle injury. 28 Dec 2008
No Early Return for Ashton

No Early Return for Ashton

WEST Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has revealed that Dean Ashton is unlikely to return to action until March at the earliest. 26 Dec 2008
Curbs Backs Ashton for England Role

Curbs Backs Ashton for England Role

WEST Ham manager Alan Curbishley believes Dean Ashton can do a job at the head of the England attack - and urged the striker to continue 'plugging away'. 23 Aug 2008
More England Frustration for Ashton

More England Frustration for Ashton

DEAN Ashton's England dream is back on hold despite his two goals in 10 minutes that kicked off West Ham's Barclays Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Wigan in front of England boss Fabio Capello at Upton Park. 17 Aug 2008
Neill Tips Ashton for England Success

Neill Tips Ashton for England Success

LUCAS Neill is backing Dean Ashton to establish himself in the England team on the back of a prolific season at West Ham. 15 Aug 2008
West Ham Want To Keep Ashton

West Ham Want To Keep Ashton

WEST Ham have rejected reports that they would be prepared to sell striker Dean Ashton to any of their Premier League rivals. 3 Aug 2008
Ashton Plea for West Ham Talks

Ashton Plea for West Ham Talks

DEAN Ashton hopes to stay at West Ham but has revealed he is growing concerned over his future due to the lack of dialogue from the club. 13 May 2008
No Rift With Ashton - Curbishley

No Rift With Ashton - Curbishley

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has again dismissed suggestions of a rift with star striker Dean Ashton after the England player was relegated to the substitutes bench against Manchester United and Arsenal. 4 Jan 2008
Alan Can't Curb His Enthusiasm for Ashton

Alan Can't Curb His Enthusiasm for Ashton

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley saluted in-form striker Dean Ashton for the superb stoppage-time strike which fired the Hammers into the fourth round of the Carling Cup. 27 Sep 2007
Ashton Set To Be Fast-Tracked Back

Ashton Set To Be Fast-Tracked Back

Manager Alan Curbishley is ready to hand Dean Ashton a ticket straight back into his starting line-up if the mis-firing Hammers do not start hitting the right spot. 13 Aug 2007
Ashton Out Until Next Season

Ashton Out Until Next Season

West Ham have confirmed £7.25million striker Dean Ashton will not return to action until the start of next season after undergoing additional minor surgery on the ankle he broke training with England in August. 22 Mar 2007