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Chris Ashton
Discussion started by HonkyTonk , 16 June, 2018 08:20
Chris Ashton
HonkyTonk 16 June, 2018 08:20
Not sure how true this is, just read on the Newcastle site that Jim Hamilton has said it is between Quins and Falcons for him. We don't need another winger do we??

Re: Chris Ashton
Samquin 16 June, 2018 08:55
Sale and Bristol both interested in Ashton

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Re: Chris Ashton
PickledPelican 16 June, 2018 10:00
2 years left on his contract, according to Toulon RC.
And he's asked the club for a contract extension apparently!!

Re: Chris Ashton
Cookie 16 June, 2018 10:16
Thought I read somewhere he wanted a crack at going to the World Cup.

We're not good enough to say we don't need someone of his calibre. And he's been playing most of the season at 15. I'd take him all day long.

Re: Chris Ashton
ChipsteadQuin 16 June, 2018 10:21
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HonkyTonk
Not sure how true this is, just read on the Newcastle site that Jim Hamilton has said it is between Quins and Falcons for him. We don't need another winger do we??

Cant imagine any coach turning down the opportunity to have someone of Ashtons ability in his team .

Re: Chris Ashton
blucherquin 16 June, 2018 10:30
When he was interviewed at the BaBaas game he effectively said "come and get me".

Jones said he couldn't think about it until he was eligible.

I'd take Ashton for a season -- assuming he'd lower his wage to come back for 12 months and roll the dice for a spot on the plane to Japan. If he makes it into the England squad you'd still get a few key performances that could change a season.

That said, if we're as bad as last year, he'd make no difference because we create nothing.

And with Robshaw looking like he needs time away from rugby to rediscover his mojo I'm a little anxious...

Re: Chris Ashton
HonkyTonk 16 June, 2018 10:52
I would take him, of course. Problem is a) do we have the money/space b)if we do have the money are there other areas that we are more needy.

Re: Chris Ashton
blucherquin 16 June, 2018 11:27
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HonkyTonk
I would take him, of course. Problem is a) do we have the money/space b)if we do have the money are there other areas that we are more needy.

Yes that too.

We need a 2 (Elia may well be the man but he’s young so we need someone experience for 2 seasons)

We need a second row - unless Merrick is going to get back to his young form

We need a 9. I mean we really do.

Wing actually could be good for us this year - Earle, Visser, Walker, Alofa, Ibitoye...

Re: Chris Ashton
HonkyTonk 16 June, 2018 11:49
Pretty much my thinking also. Even if he came in to cover FB we have Brown, R Chisholm, Morris. Even Swiel.

Re: Chris Ashton
Cookie 16 June, 2018 14:12
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HonkyTonk
Pretty much my thinking also. Even if he came in to cover FB we have Brown, R Chisholm, Morris. Even Swiel.

And he’s better than all of them.

Re: Chris Ashton
Dave L 16 June, 2018 14:18
Ashton would be a great addition for pretty much any team in the premiership. Bet he’ll end up at Man Bristol bears though.

Re: Chris Ashton
blucherquin 16 June, 2018 14:38
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Cookie
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HonkyTonk
Pretty much my thinking also. Even if he came in to cover FB we have Brown, R Chisholm, Morris. Even Swiel.

And he’s better than all of them.

Ashton at 15? No thanks.

Re: Chris Ashton
Banstead Quin 16 June, 2018 15:30
Don’t need another mercenary with only his best interests at heart, I’d rather give Ibitoye game time and let him develop his game to more than just speed.

Also echo the point above about our inability to create space and deliver the final pass, as we saw with Yarde. But I also concede that Ashton isn’t as lazy as Yarde and will generate his own scoring opportunities.

Re: Chris Ashton
Rocker 16 June, 2018 16:45
Yes, Ashton is a fantastically talented player. But I don't think he'd add much to our "team". He is very different to any of our other wings. I'd say concentrate on lock and 9 frankly.

Re: Chris Ashton
DOK. 16 June, 2018 23:33
I think when other overseas players have been mooted in the press, the deal is if you have to buy out their contract then it comes under the salary cap.

Re: Chris Ashton
Scaramouche 17 June, 2018 10:03
I think Ashton is an energy sapper. Don't like the man much.



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Re: Chris Ashton
Dave L 17 June, 2018 11:11
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Scaramouche
I think Ashton is an energy sapper. Don't like the man much.

What makes you say that out of interest? If he was, I’m surprised he lasted so long at sarries.

Re: Chris Ashton
Jammy Git 17 June, 2018 11:39
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Pretty much my thinking also. Even if he came in to cover FB we have Brown, R Chisholm, Morris. Even Swiel.

And he’s better than all of them.

Ashton at 15? No thanks.

It's where he started in Union and where he's shone for Toulon. I might think he's a bit flawed for international rugby but he's better than the vast majority of our options and it's not even close.



O Fortuna, velut luna statu variabilis,
semper crescis aut decrescis

Re: Chris Ashton
Scaramouche 17 June, 2018 13:53
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I think Ashton is an energy sapper. Don't like the man much.

What makes you say that out of interest? If he was, I’m surprised he lasted so long at sarries.

Just an impression formed watching interviews with him and teammates and managers and that ashsplat and that Tuilangi hair pulling, nothing concrete...



If at first you don't succeed, Try, Try and Try again.

Re: Chris Ashton
blucherquin 17 June, 2018 13:59
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Scaramouche
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Scaramouche
I think Ashton is an energy sapper. Don't like the man much.

What makes you say that out of interest? If he was, I’m surprised he lasted so long at sarries.

Just an impression formed watching interviews with him and teammates and managers and that ashsplat and that Tuilangi hair pulling, nothing concrete...

Must say I loved to hate him when he played for Sarries - but that’s his playing persona and it’s good to have players like that.

I assumed he was actually like that but having heard him on the pod with Ugo and on tv for BaBaas, he seems to be a really good lad.

Re: Chris Ashton
RodneyRegis 18 June, 2018 09:41
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Banstead Quin
Don’t need another mercenary with only his best interests at heart, I’d rather give Ibitoye game time and let him develop his game to more than just speed.
Also echo the point above about our inability to create space and deliver the final pass, as we saw with Yarde. But I also concede that Ashton isn’t as lazy as Yarde and will generate his own scoring opportunities.

There's a lot more to Ibitoye's game than speed. He's not even that quick for a winger!

His defence and decision making let him down. Hopefully he can sort them out as he'll be world class if he does.

Re: Chris Ashton
QuinMR5 20 June, 2018 16:05
I truly hate Ashton as a rugby player , as for the " splash " when scoring tries , pathetic, He still doesn't tackle, or go looking for the ball, unless someone else has done the hard work for him first.

I really don't see what all the hype is about, If he came to Quins I'd stop going to
games until he'd moved on for more money. But then again, he'll never get in an England
shirt again, so no need for him to come back to the Premiership.

Re: Chris Ashton
Jammy Git 20 June, 2018 17:05
He doesn't go looking for the ball? What? The work he does off the ball in attack is pretty much the core reason why he's been such a success.

A try celebration upsetting you that much says more about you than him, as would refusing to go to matches simply because a high quality player is playing for us.



O Fortuna, velut luna statu variabilis,
semper crescis aut decrescis

Re: Chris Ashton
blucherquin 20 June, 2018 19:51
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I truly hate Ashton as a rugby player , as for the " splash " when scoring tries , pathetic, He still doesn't tackle, or go looking for the ball, unless someone else has done the hard work for him first.
I really don't see what all the hype is about, If he came to Quins I'd stop going to
games until he'd moved on for more money. But then again, he'll never get in an England
shirt again, so no need for him to come back to the Premiership.

Looking for the ball is the literal definition of what he does.

If you actually hate him then maybe not coming to Quins would be a bonus for all of us - that’s just silly.

Re: Chris Ashton
Brown Bottle 20 June, 2018 21:11
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QuinMR5
I truly hate Ashton as a rugby player , as for the " splash " when scoring tries , pathetic, He still doesn't tackle, or go looking for the ball, unless someone else has done the hard work for him first.
I really don't see what all the hype is about, If he came to Quins I'd stop going to
games until he'd moved on for more money. But then again, he'll never get in an England
shirt again, so no need for him to come back to the Premiership.

Knob (just testing). smiling smiley



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Re: Chris Ashton
Banstead Quin 21 June, 2018 06:35
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Don’t need another mercenary with only his best interests at heart, I’d rather give Ibitoye game time and let him develop his game to more than just speed.
Also echo the point above about our inability to create space and deliver the final pass, as we saw with Yarde. But I also concede that Ashton isn’t as lazy as Yarde and will generate his own scoring opportunities.

There's a lot more to Ibitoye's game than speed. He's not even that quick for a winger!

His defence and decision making let him down. Hopefully he can sort them out as he'll be world class if he does.

I think we’re agreeing Rodney. My comments say that he needs to develop the rest of his game. One ‘worldie’ every 7 or 8 games doesn’t make you a world beater. Give him game time and 1-1 coaching and he’ll do well. Maybe Ugo can do that for him?

Re: Chris Ashton
plzd 21 June, 2018 08:13
I would go and watch him play

Re: Chris Ashton
RodneyRegis 21 June, 2018 14:56
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Banstead Quin
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Banstead Quin
Don’t need another mercenary with only his best interests at heart, I’d rather give Ibitoye game time and let him develop his game to more than just speed.
Also echo the point above about our inability to create space and deliver the final pass, as we saw with Yarde. But I also concede that Ashton isn’t as lazy as Yarde and will generate his own scoring opportunities.

There's a lot more to Ibitoye's game than speed. He's not even that quick for a winger!

His defence and decision making let him down. Hopefully he can sort them out as he'll be world class if he does.

I think we’re agreeing Rodney. My comments say that he needs to develop the rest of his game. One ‘worldie’ every 7 or 8 games doesn’t make you a world beater. Give him game time and 1-1 coaching and he’ll do well. Maybe Ugo can do that for him?

"Give Ibitoye game time and let him develop his game to more than just speed." is pretty unequivocal - it means that currently his game is just speed.

Re: Chris Ashton
mighty_quin 21 June, 2018 23:05
Ashton would be 12-15 tries for us. I'd take him immediately if he was an option.

Re: Chris Ashton
Cairns Family 22 June, 2018 20:54
Ashton isn't such a @#$%& as everyone think he is. The ash splash really pissos my off as much as anyone. And he can't tackle,we he doesn't get into the England team. As a club player he',Dr a brilliant finisher. A @#$%& on the splash but I know is actually a good bloke. A seriously excellent winger

Re: Chris Ashton
Man from LA 22 June, 2018 22:17
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I think Ashton is an energy sapper. Don't like the man much.

What makes you say that out of interest? If he was, I’m surprised he lasted so long at sarries.

Just an impression formed watching interviews with him and teammates and managers and that ashsplat and that Tuilangi hair pulling, nothing concrete...

IIRC didn't he shout 'miss it!' just as Nick Evans was taking a kick at goal at Allianz that caused handbags? Not as pathetic as pulling someone's hair but still stupid.

Re: Chris Ashton
b_sting 24 August, 2018 18:46
Thought I'd share this breakdown of Ashton's RFU case...just the latest in a series of stupid episodes in his career. Always remember that "miss it" Evans incident. Agree with the writer here, he's got off lightly for his latest... [url=http://rugbyandthelaw.com/2018/08/24/chris-ashton-ban-examined/][/url]

Re: Chris Ashton
GerryK 29 November, 2018 15:35
All I could tell you good folks, is that when Ashton left sarries we were not happy, as he brought a a great deal to the team and its performances over the years, in particular the number of tries he scored. He was brilliant at anticipating where the ball was likely to be and his work rate was second to none. He played on the wing for us but his success at fullback with Toulon can't be denied


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