" Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:02 am
We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Cardiff City manager, Len Ashurst.
Our thoughts are with Len's family and friends at this sad time.
Rest in peace.
Our thoughts are with Len's family and friends at this sad time.
Rest in peace.
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Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:05 am
RIP Len and those bushy eyebrows - fond memories of that 82/83 season, my fav CIty team I think
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:50 am
Did well for us and kept his trophy shop on Corporation Road for years, sp lenty of trophies in his cabinet...
Got us promoted with an entertaining team and we are forever grateful...
RIP, Len Ashurst
Got us promoted with an entertaining team and we are forever grateful...
RIP, Len Ashurst
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:09 am
RIP Len
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:09 am
Lenny Ashursts bushy eyebrows RIP
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:10 am
Sad to hear.
He did a fantastic job in rebuilding a side with that went down by signing some inspired free transfers and going straight back up again in 82/83
He did a fantastic job in rebuilding a side with that went down by signing some inspired free transfers and going straight back up again in 82/83
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:35 am
R.I.P. Len Ashurst. 
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:39 am
RIP Len
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:41 am
Very Sad news. A very good and knowledgeable manager, and football pundit . My thoughts are with his family. RIP Len.
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:46 am
For me, one of my best times watching the City under Len Ashurts RIP
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:47 am
R. I. P Len Ashurst
Very sad to hear.
Very sad to hear.
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:51 am
Len Ashurst: Former Cardiff City and Newport County manager dies age 82
BBC
As a senior player Len Ashurst represented Hartlepool and Sunderland
Former Cardiff City and Newport County manager Len Ashurst has died aged 82.
The former Sunderland player was in charge of Newport during the most successful period in the club's history, leading them to the quarter-finals of the European Cup Winners Cup in 1982.
He then had two spells in charge of the Bluebirds from 1982-1984 and 1989-1991.
He holds Sunderland's record for appearances for an outfield player with 458.
BBC
As a senior player Len Ashurst represented Hartlepool and Sunderland
Former Cardiff City and Newport County manager Len Ashurst has died aged 82.
The former Sunderland player was in charge of Newport during the most successful period in the club's history, leading them to the quarter-finals of the European Cup Winners Cup in 1982.
He then had two spells in charge of the Bluebirds from 1982-1984 and 1989-1991.
He holds Sunderland's record for appearances for an outfield player with 458.
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Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:12 am
Sad news. Loved watching City in the Len Ashurst days. Rest In Peace Len.
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:02 pm
Sad news.
I had some great times watching your promotion winning team.
Thank you for that.
RIP Len.
I had some great times watching your promotion winning team.
Thank you for that.
RIP Len.
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:13 pm
R.I.P Len, great Manager with the bushiest eyebrows the world has ever seen.
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:14 pm
One of our own, all the best to Lens family , will always be well thought of in Cardiff and Newport
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:19 pm
By coincidence I only came across this yesterday.
It is a match day program showing Len , then with liverpool Youth, being called up to the England youth side against Holland in 1957
Enjoy
RIP Len. You were one of the best!
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Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:33 pm
what a great man, loved him as a manager and as a gentleman, had time for everyone.
RIP Len and condolences to family and friends, just like Eddie May, never to be forgotten.
RIP Len and condolences to family and friends, just like Eddie May, never to be forgotten.
Re: " Len Ashurst "
Sun Sep 26, 2021 3:11 pm
Paul Keevil wrote:
By coincidence I only came across this yesterday.
It is a match day program showing Len , then with liverpool Youth, being called up to the England youth side against Holland in 1957
Enjoy
RIP Len. You were one of the best!
In the same side as a certain Jimmy Greaves who also died this week