Defender/Midfielder James Ashton played for Norwich's Under-21 development squad in a clash on 26th April 2013 against their rivals from Manchester City. Norwich lost 3-1.

Ashton was previously with Chelsea having joined at the age of 8. He was released on 1st February 2013 so to find a new club before the end of the 2012/13 season.

'We've had James since he was eight. Unfortunately he has suffered with injuries for a lot of that time. He has matured very quickly physically, and with that there has been several injuries. Last season we chose to give him a year of support, but now James will look for his next move.'

He joined Charlton on loan on 1st October 2012 but returned to Stamford Bridge in November 2012

After leaving Chelsea he played for Met Police and Mertsham.