Ashton Out for Rest of Season

The West Ham official site today issued a statement saying that Dean Ashton won't return to first team football this season. On Monday Ashton underwent further minor surgery on his injured ankle. Following this operation it is expected to be six weeks before Dean can run again, meaning that he will not be fit for a return to competitive football this season.

However Ashton will be completely ready to resume full pre-season training with West Ham in the summer.