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Friday, 11th December 2009

The club has, as expected, confirmed the retirement of Dean Ashton.

Speaking on, club CEO Scott Duxbury said: "This is a sad day and our thoughts are with Dean."I would like to place on record our thanks to him for all his efforts and wish him the very best. I would also like to thank the fans for their patience and understanding during what has been a difficult time."Ashton originally broke his ankle in a training accident involving Shaun Wright-Phillips in August 2006, causing him to miss 2006/07. Although he returned for the 2007/08 season the ankle proved troublesome throughout and, only four matches into 2008/09, he was forced to seek further treatment. Sadly he was never to return to first-team action and, at the ludicrously young age of 26, he has been forced into retirement.kumb.com would like to wish Deano and his family all the best for the future at this difficult time.