Premier League - Stoke confirm Ashton bid

Eurosport - Thu, 25 Jun 17:36:00 2009

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has confirmed that manager Tony Pulis has made an approach to West Ham for striker Dean Ashton.

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Coates, who also admitted the Potters would be interested in signing former England forward Michael Owen from Newcastle, told Sky Sports: "Tony has talked to West Ham and that's the stage we're at.

"Whether there's any deal to be done...

"Dean was at Stoke City as a boy so it would be full circle for him. Tony likes him as a player but there are lots of ifs and buts about it because of Dean's (injury) problems.

"I wouldn't have a clue at this stage whether anything will come of that."

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  1. A fully fit Dean Ashton is a great assest. question is­ will he ever be fully fit again?

    From Peter, on Thu 25 Jun 1:40PM
  2. I think Dean is class if he can stay fit, but when you­ have someone like Carlton Cole playing the big forward­ role so well it really doesn't make sense to keep­ him. I would say sell him if you can get at least­ 10mil, that would be ideal, they'll need it to buy­ another support striker.

    I'm not convinced on­ Nsereko yet, but it was his first season in the big­ leagues and his role is still yet to be defined. Di­ Michele was playing well along side Cole, but seemed­ lost without him. Tristan was a waste of money. I think­ they need to drop these weak links and let Zola find a­ young gem, he's done wonders for this club so far.

    From G, on Thu 25 Jun 1:40PM
  3. Getting Ashton back next season will be like signing a­ new player. Zola would be an idiot to get rid of him!­ He scores impossible goals and would be great partner­ for rooney in South Africa next year.

    From edward_barrett, on Thu 25 Jun 1:38PM
  4. Any 1 no who west ham are trying 2 get in?except the­ players from inter.

    From grayd3232, on Thu 25 Jun 1:38PM
  5. I think Deano owes it to West Ham to play for at least­ this season. The club has carried him for two seasons­ and nurtured him through his injuries. He should (and I­ hope he will) show some return-loyalty. He could become­ a legend at West Ham,and I hope he does the right­ thing. He's a big centre forward with good feet and­ pace...and there are not too many of them around.

    From Johnny, on Thu 25 Jun 1:29PM
  6. I for one dont think so, Dean is accident prone and a­ gamble every time he takes to the field

    From Sudz, on Thu 25 Jun 1:27PM
  7. any hammers out there who think he should stay?

    From grayd3232, on Thu 25 Jun 1:13PM
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