Quote: TheOtherOne "He does have a point, it's similiar.
The only real difference is that Ashton was marginalised at Wigan, first by the club bringing Radlinski back and then by Noble signing Withers with the reports at the time stating he was expected to replace Ashton.
We on the other hand showed that we were prepared to back Eastmond by letting Long go and then by giving him the number 7 shirt.'"
No,
Ashton was Wigans third top appearance maker in 2006 with 27 appearances, Radlinskis 5 games were all at centre.
In 2007 Withers was signed as back up, and Ashton was given the number one jersey.
Ashton made 22 appearances, Withers 7.