Teddy Ashton Explained

Teddy Ashton
Fullname:Edward Ashton[1]
Height:5 ft 5+1/2 in
Birth Date:19 January 1906
Birth Place:Kilnhurst, England
Death Date:1978 (aged 72)
Death Place:Kilnhurst, England
Position:Outside left
Youthclubs1:Kilnhurst WMC
Years2:1926–1927
Years3:1927–1936
Years4:1936–1938
Years5:1938–1939
Clubs1:Kilnhurst Athletic
Clubs2:Mexborough Athletic
Clubs3:Barnsley
Clubs4:Sheffield United
Clubs5:Carlisle United
Caps3:289
Goals3:70
Caps4:35
Goals4:4
Caps5:29
Goals5:8
Clubs6:Barnsley
Years6:1939
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Clubs7:Grantham

Edward Ashton (19 January 1906 – 1978), was an English footballer who played as an outside left. Born in the mining village of Kilnhurst, Ashton worked in the local pit while playing as a part-time professional for Mexborough Town. Signed by Barnsley for £200 in November 1927, Ashton made his Football League debut in April 1928 against Nottingham Forest and went on to play over 300 games for the Tykes in all competitions.[2] Ashton signed for Sheffield United on a free transfer in October 1936 but was past his best and was unable to hold down a regular first team place. Released in the summer of 1938 he signed with Carlisle United, but with the onset of World War II Ashton enlisted and served in the army before later returning to his job as a miner.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham. Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. 2008. 37. 978-1-874718-69-7.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2012. 12.