Due to a number of reasons, the team seem to be struggling for numbers recently.
Over the next 10 days before the February deadline, Ashton are looking to sign some new players to add to the squad for the remaining 6 games of this season and to build a strong squad in preparation for next season.

We are looking to strengthen in all areas and positions. If you would like to get involved please contact Stuart on stuart@aorfc.co.uk or 07739515820
All players must be able to train on a Wednesday eve...
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Ashton yet again narrowly missed out on claiming well deserved points losing by the single goal away at St. Theresas.

Ashton fell behind early on when a long throw was flicked on to the far post and bundled in to give the home team the advantage.
A few minutes later Ashton had settled and had acclimatised to the poor state of the pitch. The team began to play some good football and creating a number of chances but were unable to capitalise. The main threat was down the right hand side with Tom ...
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Ashton were defeated 3 goals to 2 following a deflected free kick winner in what proved to be the very last moments of the match.

After creating the majority of the goal scoring opportunities throughout the game Ashton came away from the first game of 2013 with nothing, when even a point would have been a little harsh on the reds.

Warton have their goal keeper to thank for keeping them in it early on, with two great saves from Tom Bonnick and Ben Grimshaw efforts.
However a delightful pass from ...
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Ashton's final game of 2012 unfortunately ended up as a defeat, losing 4 vs 2 at home to Warton Tyhpoons.

Despite battling back from 2 down Ashton we undone by what has been described as a worldie!!

The final training session of the year will be this Wednesday at the Preston college.

The AORTV cameras will be down to capture the light hearted session which will include a Cross Bar Challenge, a Penalty Shoot out and a Keepie Uppie contest.
Prizes are on offer so lets get all the players down to en...
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Ashton extended their unbeaten league run to 5 game with a 4 vs 2 victory away at Frenchwood.

Despite falling behind to an early goal, Ashton looked the better team, applying plenty pressure and creating numerous chances on a incredibly boggy winter pitch.
Ashton were soon back in the game when Tom Darkins was brought down by the keeper. Tom picked himself up and convert the spot kick to bring the teams level.
The other Tom then battled well down the left to win back the ball, cut inside and lef...
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Ashton-on-Ribble Christmas Do is taking place on Friday 30th November.

Meeting in the Adelphi from 7pm, followed by a curry at Shahzaad on Friargate at 8:30pm and then into town.

Please pre order and pay for your curry at Training or on Sunday (if the game is on)

Curry and Rice only £6.00
Choose from Chicken or Lamb or Prawn (£1 extra)
Curry
Korma
Bhuna
Dupiaza
Rogan Josh
Dhansak
Samber
Vindaloo
Pathia
Madras

Please pre pay for your food and then sort your drinks out yourself.



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Ashton dropped 2 points and lost a little ground on the teams above them as they let a two goal lead slip away at BAE Warton.

The lads started brightly following a good team warm up. After weathering a few early attacking threats from BAE, Ashton took control of the game.
Graham Harrison opened the scoring for the reds, his first for the club after a nice through ball from Tom Darkins put him through 1 on 1 with the keeper.

Ashton failed to make their dominance count and they came in at half tim...
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Ashton cruised to a 3 vs 1 victory at home to Deepdale Dynamos in a game which the Ribblers dominated for large periods.

Ben Grimshaw was on hand to provide all 3 goals and had he not been so hungover could probably have had another 3.
Ashton calved out numerous chances in the first half most notably from Tom Bonnick who some how saw his header from a superbly worked move down the right saved by the keeper. Matt Wiggins and Michael Robinson both saw good opportunities narrowly missed.

Ben did br...
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As the fixtures have experienced some disruption due to the weather the injuries in the team have remained.
Here is an update from the Ashton Treatment Room.



Carlos Erbay
Carlos suffered ligament damage to his knee at the end of last season. He made a premature return to action in the first pre season game aggravating the injury and subsequently has missed the start of the 2012/13 campaign. Carlos had hoped to return to training in the coming weeks but sustained a set back whilst on holiday with...
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AORFC competed and lost thier first ever Ashton derby and were subsequently knocked out of the cup after losing out 2 vs 5.

The scoreline however reflects badly on the AORFC lads as they had far more clear cut chances in the second half but just couldn't find the clinical touch in front of goal.

The fact that the team haven't played together in nearly 4 weeks no doubt played a part in the lads starting on the back foot. A sloppy start was dually punished with AORFC falling behind to two goals w...
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