Jon Ashton (born 4 August 1979) is an English former footballer who played as a defender. He made 47 appearances in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. He also played non-league football for Hayes and Dulwich Hamlet
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jon Frank Ashton | ||
Date of birth | (1979-08-04) 4 August 1979 (age 43) | ||
Place of birth | Plymouth, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–2000 | Plymouth Argyle | 34 | (0) |
2000–2001 | Exeter City | 13 | (0) |
2001–2002 | Hayes | 20 | (0) |
Dulwich Hamlet | |||
Bodmin Town | |||
Bridgwater Town | |||
Paulton Rovers | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Ashton was born in Plymouth.[1] He began his career with Plymouth Argyle and made his first team debut in August 1997.[2] In three seasons with the club, he made 44 appearances in all competitions before joining Exeter City in the summer of 2000.[2][3] Ashton played in 13 league games during one season with the club,[1] and then spent a year with Hayes, where he made 22 appearances in all competitions.[4] He went on to play for Dulwich Hamlet, Bodmin Town, Bridgwater Town and Paulton Rovers.[2] Retired due to an Achilles injury aged 26. Working in the financial services sector since 2003.
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