no he didn't

Ashton was the same player when he left as when he arrived. The only difference was that when he left he had played in the Prem and proved he could score there, making him less of an unproven risk. That is the only reason his value went up, not because he was a better player.

Posted By: mr carra on March 8th 2006 at 11:56:27

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So.......................... (NCFC) - The King of Prussia, Mar 8, 11:25:53
- gestures at fans and goes on about how he doesn't care what they think (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Mar 8, 11:28:49
- Coaches ability out of players (n/m) (NCFC) - duke of york, Mar 8, 11:27:18
  - so Dean Ashton didn't improve at norwich? (NCFC) - jayson blair, Mar 8, 11:53:16
    - not really, he already had it (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Mar 8, 12:09:25
    - Of those players (NCFC) - duke of york, Mar 8, 11:59:29
      - I don't think they were desperate, I think Pardew just really wanted ashton (NCFC) - pants, Mar 8, 12:10:11
      - McKenzie's definitely improved. (NCFC) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Mar 8, 12:04:52
        
        saw mckenzie at posh and i dont think he has moved too far on (n/m) (NCFC) - earlydoors, Mar 8, 12:17:26
        
        Surely he made himself look a very good Prem player (NCFC) - duke of york, Mar 8, 12:12:17
        
        would make you wonder how he lasted at crewe for so though (NCFC) - pants, Mar 8, 12:18:43
        
        I think that's a bit harsh on Ashton. (NCFC) - Arizona Bay, Mar 8, 12:17:25
        
        Spose so - maybe playing for Worthy (NCFC) - duke of york, Mar 8, 12:36:55
    - Not a very good argument, that (NCFC) - The Judge, Mar 8, 11:56:50
      - we got what we paid for (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Mar 8, 12:10:57
      - oh dear (NCFC) - jayson blair, Mar 8, 12:00:50
        
        Players that thrive under Nigel Worthington (NCFC) - The King of Prussia, Mar 8, 12:05:31
        
        It wouldn't be 'far too balanced' it would be patent nonsense (n/m) (NCFC) - Hertz van Rental, Mar 8, 12:03:51
        
        OK, a more accurate thing to say (NCFC) - duke of york, Mar 8, 12:02:37
    - no he didn't (NCFC) - mr carra, Mar 8, 11:56:27
      - Funny thing is (NCFC) - The King of Prussia, Mar 8, 12:02:17
- Good point sir, well made (n/m) (NCFC) - The Judge, Mar 8, 11:27:17

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