Ryan Ashford
Encyclopedia
Ryan Ashford is an English former professional footballer
. He was born in Honiton
, Devon
.
Ashford began his career as a trainee at Southampton
, making his first team debut for the Saints in a League Cup
game in August 2000 against Mansfield Town
. He did not last the first 45 minutes as he received a knock and limped from the field. Saints manager Glenn Hoddle
was quoted as being an admirer of Ashford’s "sweet left peg", but in March 2002, having failed to make another first team appearance, Ashford signed for Torquay United
on non-contract terms.
He played twice for Torquay the following month, coming on as a late substitute for Lee Canoville
in the 3-0 win at home to Rochdale
and starting the game at home to Halifax Town, which Torquay lost 4-2, despite Ashford scoring the opening goal.
Ashford was released by Torquay at the end of the season and signed for Weymouth
on 16 August 2002, moving on to Eastleigh
the following June.
He remained with Eastleigh until October 2006 when he was released and joined VT F.C.
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. He was born in Honiton
Honiton
Honiton is a town and civil parish in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter, north east of Exeter in the county of Devon. The town's name is pronounced in two ways, and , each pronunciation having its adherents...
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
.
Ashford began his career as a trainee at Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
, making his first team debut for the Saints in a League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
game in August 2000 against Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
. He did not last the first 45 minutes as he received a knock and limped from the field. Saints manager Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle is an English former footballer and manager who played as an attacking midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, AS Monaco, Chelsea and Swindon Town and at international level for England....
was quoted as being an admirer of Ashford’s "sweet left peg", but in March 2002, having failed to make another first team appearance, Ashford signed for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on non-contract terms.
He played twice for Torquay the following month, coming on as a late substitute for Lee Canoville
Lee Canoville
Leroy Paul "Lee" Canoville is an English professional footballer, who plays as a defender for Boston United where he is also he clubs joint-caretaker manager. He has represented England at Under-16 level.-Career:...
in the 3-0 win at home to Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
and starting the game at home to Halifax Town, which Torquay lost 4-2, despite Ashford scoring the opening goal.
Ashford was released by Torquay at the end of the season and signed for Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
on 16 August 2002, moving on to Eastleigh
Eastleigh F.C.
Eastleigh Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Silverlake Stadium.-History:...
the following June.
He remained with Eastleigh until October 2006 when he was released and joined VT F.C.
VT F.C.
Sholing F.C. is a semi professional football club based in Sholing in Southampton, Hampshire, England. In 2010, they changed their name from VT F.C. to its present name. They won the Hampshire League twice in their history. In the 2008-09 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase...
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