Jon Ashton

Jon Ashton (born 4 August 1979) is an English former footballer who played as a defender. He made 47 appearances in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. He also played non-league football for Hayes and Dulwich Hamlet

Playing career Ashton was born in Plymouth. He began his career with Plymouth Argyle and made his first team debut in August 1997. In three seasons with the club, he made 44 appearances in all competitions before joining Exeter City in the summer of 2000. Ashton played in 13 league games during one season with the club, He went on to play for Dulwich Hamlet, Bodmin Town, Bridgwater Town and Paulton Rovers. Retired due to an Achilles injury aged 26. Working in the financial services sector since 2003.