Dean Ashton

Norwich & West Ham Footballer Who Made Over 240 Football League Appearances

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  • 2023 - Appointed as a commentator for the Premier League coverage on UK television
  • 2022 - Inducted into the Norwich City Hall of Fame
  • 2019 - Became an ambassador for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)
  • 2016 - Started his career as a football pundit and commentator
  • 2011 - Coached at the Nike Academy, helping to mentor young football talents
  • 2010 - Awarded a testimonial match by West Ham United to honor his contributions to the club
  • 2008 - Retired from professional football due to persistent injury issues
  • 2008 - Made his final appearance for West Ham United in a Premier League match
  • 2007 - Named West Ham United’s Player of the Year after an impressive season
  • 2006 - Scored his first goal for the England national team in a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago
  • 2006 - Became West Ham United’s record signing at that time with a £7.25 million transfer fee
  • 2005 - Scored in the FA Cup final for West Ham United, contributing to their run to the final
  • 2005 - Earned a transfer to West Ham United after a successful spell at Norwich City
  • 2004 - Helped Norwich City gain promotion to the Premier League
  • 2004 - Named Norwich City Player of the Season
  • 2003 - Became the top scorer for Norwich City in the Championship
  • 2003 - Earned a call-up to the England Under-21 team
  • 2002 - Named Crewe Alexandra's Player of the Year
  • 2001 - Scored 19 goals in the Football League First Division, solidifying his status as one of the top young English strikers
  • 2001 - Helped Crewe Alexandra reach the FA Cup third round, scoring crucial goals along the way
  • 2001 - Earned a place in the PFA Team of the Year for the Football League First Division
  • 2000 - Became the youngest-ever player to score a hat-trick for Crewe Alexandra
  • 1999 - Made his professional debut for Crewe Alexandra at the age of 16
  • 1999 - Scored his first professional goal for Crewe Alexandra
  • 1998 - Signed his first professional contract with Crewe Alexandra at the age of 15
  • 1998 - Won the FA Youth Cup with Crewe Alexandra’s youth team