Craig 6321 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 from .COM While an ever-expanding list of continental strikers are being linked with the club, Newcastle are understood to have made two separate recent enquiries to West Ham about their England striker Dean Ashton. The 24 year-old native of Swindon is perhaps the closest thing in the Premier League currently to Mark Viduka - albeit significantly younger and fitter. Ashton is in discussions with the club he joined in 2006 over a new contract, despite his current Hammers deal running through to 2010. Significant investment would be required both in terms of transfer fee and wages to tempt Ashton though, with a possible bidding war involving various Premier League clubs were he to signal his willingness to seek pastures new. It remains to be seen whether Alan Curbishley could be persuaded to add to a stable of former Magpies that currently includes messrs Bowyer, Parker, Bellamy and Dyer - although a certain sulky French midfielder is alleged to be desperate to pay congestion charges.... This is by no means the first time that Ashton has been the subject of SJP transfer speculation, with our rumour records linking him in May 2001, October 2002, June, July & October 2006 February 2007 and January 2008. It was back in 2001 that United were represented at York's Bootham Crescent as Ashton (then at Crewe) netted twice for England U19s in a 4-1 win over Georgia, partnered up front to good effect by Michael Chopra. Update: Wednesday's tabloids claim Ashton has agreed but not signed a new 5 year deal to remain at the Boleyn. PS: Nobby Solano is deliberately excluded from that ex- Mags list after it was confirmed that no new contract had been offered to him by West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13895 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think he could do a good job for us, only 24 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Solano on a free... I actually thought he'd done a decent job for them last season. Can see him heading to Fulham tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13895 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I would take Solano back any day of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 No thanks. Sentimental bollocks imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 He wouldn't come though would he? Specifically asked for a move to London to be near his kids. Fulham or a drop into the Championship seems his only viable options at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ashton NO Solano NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6051 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 He looked shit in the england game, but canny when ive seen him in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Solano can come back, but only to play the trumpet and dance in and around the legs of Graeme Danby while he sings the Blaydon Races and waves his flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Fat Annie Lennox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I like Ashton and I'd like to see him here. I could easily see him taking over the Viduka role (and I don't mean being over-weight & injured, clever bastards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9103 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 No ta, don't rate him much at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 No going to happen thank the lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5009 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I quite like him. He could do with losing at little bit of weight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Has a few Shearer-like qualities in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Has a few Shearer-like qualities in my opinion. Personally don't think he plays anything like Shearer. I see what you mean about being big, strong etc though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Has a few Shearer-like qualities in my opinion. Personally don't think he plays anything like Shearer. I see what you mean about being big, strong etc though He can't hold a candle to Shearer, but in terms of his hold-up play and upper body strength, he reminds me of Shearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Please God no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Has a few Shearer-like qualities in my opinion. Personally don't think he plays anything like Shearer. I see what you mean about being big, strong etc though He can't hold a candle to Shearer, but in terms of his hold-up play and upper body strength, he reminds me of Shearer. He combines elements of both Shearer and Sheringham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ashton NO Solano NO. bloody hell parky man you're going through an obstructive faze aren't ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayerjj 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 this is another one like the Carrick, Berbatov situation. Should have got the fat bastard when he was still under 10m, Shearer is his idol also if I remember correctly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'd be happy with Ashton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Ashton NO Solano NO. bloody hell parky man you're going through an obstructive faze aren't ya You think Ashton is KK's idea?? Edited June 4, 2008 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ashton NO Solano NO. bloody hell parky man you're going through an obstructive faze aren't ya You think Ashton is KK's idea?? I do, proven premiership player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4257 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ashton NO Solano NO. bloody hell parky man you're going through an obstructive faze aren't ya You think Ashton is KK's idea?? I do, proven premiership player? with a style similar to a good player who is on his way to retiring (viduka) I'd be quite happy with ashton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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