{{short description|English association football player}} {{Use British English|date=July 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jamie Ashdown | image = | caption = | full_name = Jamie Lawrence Ashdown<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2015/june/the-football-league-retained-list/ |title=The Football League retained list |publisher=The Football League |date=12 June 2015 |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|11|30|df=y}}<ref name="PremProfile">{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/1999/Jamie-Ashdown/overview |title=Jamie Ashdown: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> | birth_place = Reading, England | height = {{convert|1.78|m|order=flip}}<ref name="PremProfile"/> | position = Goalkeeper<ref>{{Hugman|545|access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> | youthyears1 = 1991–1998 | youthclubs1 = Reading | years1 = 1998–2004 | clubs1 = Reading | caps1 = 13 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2001 | clubs2 = → Gravesend & Northfleet (loan) | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2002 | clubs3 = → Arsenal (loan) | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2002 | clubs4 = → AFC Bournemouth (loan) | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2003–2004 | clubs5 = → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) | caps5 = 19 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2004–2012 | clubs6 = Portsmouth | caps6 = 109 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2006 | clubs7 = → Norwich City (loan) | caps7 = 2 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2012–2014 | clubs8 = Leeds United | caps8 = 0 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2014 | clubs9 = Crawley Town | caps9 = 9 | goals9 = 0 | years10 = 2015 | clubs10 = Oxford United | caps10 = 5 | goals10 = 0 | years11 = 2022–2023 | clubs11 = Ascot United | caps11 = 23 | goals11 = 0 | totalcaps = 182 | totalgoals = 0 }} '''Jamie Lawrence Ashdown''' (born 30 November 1980) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent a large part of his career at Portsmouth, for whom he made the majority of his professional appearances. He was an FA Cup finalist with Portsmouth in 2008 and 2010, and won the FA Vase with Ascot United in 2023.
==Club career== ===Reading=== Born in Reading, Berkshire,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.readingfc.co.uk/academy/graduates/jamie-ashdown/ |title=4. Jamie Ashdown |publisher=Reading F.C. |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> Ashdown began his career at Reading when he was eight years old.<ref name="Ashdown Reading Career">{{cite web|url=https://www.readingfc.co.uk/teams/academy/academy-graduates/jamie-ashdown/|title=Jamie Ashdown|publisher=Reading F.C.|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203125849/https://www.readingfc.co.uk/teams/academy/academy-graduates/jamie-ashdown/|archivedate=3 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Ashdown then established a reputation as an exciting prospect for the club.<ref name="Ashdown Reading Career"/> He signed his professional contract with Reading in February 1998.<ref name="Ashdown Rushden & Diamonds">{{cite news|title=Jamie Ashdown Rushden & Diamonds|url=https://rdfc1992.com/2017/06/23/jamie-ashdown-2/|publisher=Rushden & Diamonds F.C.|date=23 June 2017|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref>
On 12 September 2000, Ashdown made his league debut for the club, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute for Phil Whitehead, and played the rest of the game, as he kept a clean in a 5–0 win against Oldham Athletic.<ref name="Ashdown Reading Career"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Royal Match Reports: READING 5 OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0|url=https://www.royals.org/matdoc/120900.html|publisher=Royals Website|date=12 September 2000|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> This turns out to be his only appearance of the 2000–01 season. Ashdown made his first appearance of the 2001–02 season against Colchester United in the Football League Trophy and helped them win 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Royal Match Reports: READING 5 COLCHESTER UNITED 1|url=https://www.royals.org/matdoc/301001.html|publisher=Royals Website|date=30 October 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, he was offered a new contract by Reading.<ref>{{cite news|title=Henderson agrees terms but Gamble stalls|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/henderson-agrees-terms-gamble-stalls-4277016|publisher=Get Reading|date=15 November 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> After Whitehead suffered an injury, Ashdown started in goal once again, coming against Chesterfield on 1 December 2001, as the club lost 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Whitehead out until New Year|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/whitehead-out-until-new-year-4277136|publisher=Get Reading|date=28 November 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Three-game test for Ashdown|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/three-game-test-for-ashdown-4277158|publisher=Get Reading|date=30 November 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Reading 0–1 Chesterfield|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/1684421.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 December 2001|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, he signed a contract extension with Reading, keeping him until 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pardew chases cup cash|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/pardew-chases-cup-cash-4276631|publisher=Get Reading|date=4 December 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown appeared in the next two matches before the arrival of Marcus Hahnemann and the recovery of Whitehead saw him return to the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Royal Match Reports: BARNET 4 READING 1|url=https://www.royals.org/matdoc/041201.html|publisher=Royals Website|date=4 December 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Royal Match Reports: YORK CITY 2 READING 0|url=https://www.royals.org/matdoc/081201.html|publisher=Royals Website|date=8 December 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fulham keeper joins on loan|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/fulham-keeper-joins-on-loan-4276720|publisher=Get Reading|date=13 December 2001|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hahnemann goes back to Fulham|url=http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/hahnemann-goes-back-to-fulham-4276365|publisher=Get Reading|date=14 February 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Royals swoop for Aussie keeper|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/royals-swoop-for-aussie-keeper-4276121|publisher=Get Reading|date=19 February 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2001–02 season, he made four appearances in all competitions. Following his loan spell at AFC Bournemouth came to an end, Ashdown returned as the club's second choice goalkeeper for the rest of the 2002–03 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Whitehead: My fight to stay No 1|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/whitehead-fight-stay-no-1-4273915|publisher=Get Reading|date=2 August 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brown vows to keep owls in a flap|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/brown-vows-keep-owls-flap-4272289|publisher=Get Reading|date=6 January 2003|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pardew ready to give Rifat chance|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/pardew-ready-give-rifat-chance-4271599|publisher=Get Reading|date=7 March 2003|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> But he made his an appearance against Grimsby Town on 5 October 2002 and kept a clean sheet, in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town 0–3 Reading|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/2281719.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2002|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
The start of the 2003–04 season saw Ashdown remain as Reading's second choice goalkeeper and this lasted until he joined Rushden & Diamonds on loan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Loan moves for Henderson and Ashdown|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/loan-moves-henderson-ashdown-4270083|publisher=Get Reading|date=6 August 2003|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following loan spell at Rushden & Diamonds came to an end, Ashdown made his first appearance of the 2003–04 season against Cardiff City on 16 March 2004 and helped the side win 3–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 2–3 Reading|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/3507684.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 March 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> As a result, he broke into Reading's first-team squad as a result of an injury to first-choice 'keeper Marcus Hahnemann.<ref name="Ashdown Reading Career"/><ref name="Ashdown Reading Recall">{{cite news|title=Jamie answers call for Royals|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/jamie-answers-call-for-royals-4268349|publisher=Get Reading|date=15 March 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown kept three clean sheets out of the thirteen appearances he made for the Royals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~23663,00.html|title=Reading vs West Ham Utd|publisher=Reading F.C.|date=3 April 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104042749/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~23663,00.html|archivedate=4 January 2009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~23843,00.html|title=Millwall vs Reading|publisher=Reading F.C.|date=24 April 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104012733/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~23843,00.html|archivedate=4 January 2009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~23892,00.html|title=Reading vs West Bromwich Albion|publisher=Reading F.C.|date=1 May 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103195819/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~23892,00.html|archivedate=3 January 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the summer of 2004 Ashdown declined Reading's offer of a new contract and instead signed for Premier League club Portsmouth before the start of the 2004–05 season to provide competition for Shaka Hislop, with a view to replacing the veteran on his retirement.<ref>{{cite news|title=WHY WATSON AND SALAKO HAD TO GO|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/watson-salako-go-4267781|publisher=Get Reading|date=12 May 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=WATSON AGREES TO JOIN PARKY|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/watson-agrees-to-join-parky-4267419|publisher=Get Reading|date=1 June 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=ASHDOWN PLUMPS FOR POMPEY|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ashdown-plumps-for-pompey-4267441|publisher=Get Reading|date=3 June 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Because he was under 23 at the time, Ashdown was subjected of a compensation as a result of him moving to the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=ASHDOWN CLOSE TO A£250,000 MOVE|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ashdown-close-250000-move-4267477|publisher=Get Reading|date=9 June 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Eventually, the agreement was both reached for both sides.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown fee is agreed|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/3675944.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
====Loan Spells==== In March 2001, Ashdown was loaned out to Gravesend & Northfleet for a month.<ref name="Ashdown Rushden & Diamonds"/> A year later, he joined Arsenal for work experience placement for the rest of the 2001–02 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown joins Gunners|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/1899596.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 March 2002|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Despite not being used in the first team, Ashdown said: "I'm still learning the game, but I'm ready to take that step up if the opportunity arises. I played five games for Arsenal reserves and did work with Bob Wilson and David Seaman nearly every day. It was all about gaining experience and playing football at that level and it has been a great help to my confidence."<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown: I'm Gunner be better|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ashdown-im-gunner-be-better-4274300|publisher=Get Reading|date=5 July 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref>
At the start of the 2002–03 season, Ashdown joined Bournemouth on a one-month loan.<ref name="Ashdown Rushden & Diamonds"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Cherries join race to sign Ashdown|url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/5386374.cherries-join-race-to-sign-ashdown/|work=Dorset Echo|date=15 August 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Viveash blow for Royals|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/viveash-blow-for-royals-4274101|publisher=Get Reading|date=22 August 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown made his debut for Bournemouth, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Oxford United on 27 August 2002.<ref>{{cite news|title=AFC Bournemouth 1–1 Oxford United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/2212599.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2002|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following a 1–0 win against Macclesfield Town four days later, he suffered an injury and this resulted in him returning to his parent club.<ref>{{cite news|title=AFC Bournemouth 1–1 Oxford United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/2212599.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2002|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jamie's fitness fight|url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/5385907.jamies-fitness-fight/|work=Dorset Echo|date=3 September 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Tardif's given a second chance|url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/5385789.tardifs-given-a-second-chance/|work=Dorset Echo|date=6 September 2002|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref>
It was announced on 13 November 2003 when Ashdown joined Rushden & Diamonds on a one-month loan deal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown's a Diamond keeper|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ashdowns-a-diamond-keeper-4269393|publisher=Get Reading|date=13 November 2003|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Diamonds keep loan duo|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rushden_and_diamonds/3321321.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 December 2003|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> He made his debut for the club two days later on 15 November 2003, in a 2–1 loss against Hartlepool United.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hartlepool United 2–1 Rushden & Diamonds|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/3252943.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 November 2003|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for Rushden & Diamonds, Ashdown quickly became the club's first choice goalkeeper and made an impression for the side, resulting in him "earning several 'Player of the month' awards".<ref name="Ashdown Rushden & Diamonds"/> This lasted until Ashdown was recalled by his parent club in March.<ref name="Ashdown Reading Recall"/> During his stay at Rushden & Diamonds, he kept four clean sheets out of the nineteen appearances he made.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rushden & Diamonds 4–0 Colchester United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/3273253.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 November 2003|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rushden & Diamonds 2–0 Swindon Town|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/3331797.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2003|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wycombe Wanderers 0–2 Rushden & Diamonds|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/3349089.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2003|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
===Portsmouth=== Ashdown started his first season at Portsmouth as substitute goalkeeper but gained a starting place after an injury to Hislop.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop">{{cite news|title=Jamie Ashdown: The Big Interview|url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/jamie-ashdown-big-interview-1275011|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=24 January 2016|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref><ref name="Ashdown Facts">{{cite news|title=Factfile: Jamie Ashdown|url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/factfile-jamie-ashdown-1222631|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=8 July 2016|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> On 20 November 2004, he made his debut for the club, in a 3–1 loss against Manchester City.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–3 Manchester City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4009061.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 November 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Now Smith's job is under threat|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/now-smiths-job-is-under-threat-6984277.html|work=Evening Standard|date=23 November 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown started in the next five matches for Portsmouth before suffering a groin injury that kept him out for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 0–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4028053.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 3–2 West Bromwich Albion|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4047633.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 1–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4072039.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 December 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Liverpool 1–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4087769.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 December 2004|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Team news for tomorrow's Premiership clashes|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2004/1227/188612-premiership/|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=27 December 2004|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> After the departure of Harry Redknapp as manager and alleged comments by Hislop, a new goalkeeper, Kostas Chalkias, was brought to the club and given the first-team place.<ref name="Ashdown Reading Career"/><ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Shaka out in cold after Harry claim|url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5555925.shaka-out-in-cold-after-harry-claim/|work=Daily Echo|date=4 February 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> After a number of poor performances by Chalkias, he returned to the starting line–up against Newcastle United on 19 March 2005, as Portsmouth drew 1–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown set for Pompey start|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-30194268.html|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=18 March 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Goalkeeper Chalkias leaves Pompey|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/4630028.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 January 2006|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–1 Newcastle United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4343215.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 March 2005|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown was again restored to the first team and remained there for the remainder of the season.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/><ref>{{cite news|title=GOOD POINTER FOR PERRIN|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/good-pointer-for-perrin-1607195|work=Daily Mirror|date=17 April 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Faith put in Yakubu and Lua link-up|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/faith-put-yakubu-lua-link-up-1571400|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=1 April 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mandaric gives Ashdown assurance|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/4630561.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 June 2005|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2004–05 season, he made nineteen appearances in all competitions.
In August 2005, Portsmouth signed another goalkeeper, Sander Westerveld, and Ashdown was in competition with him at the beginning of the 2005–06 season for a first-team place.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref>{{cite news|title=ASHDOWN VOWS TO GET BEST OF WESTER|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ashdown-vows-to-get-best-of-wester-552837|work=Daily Mirror|date=1 August 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Westerveld started the season as first-choice 'keeper. However, after a number of poor performances by Westerveld, he was dropped and Ashdown was again called on as Portsmouth's number one goalkeeper, making his first appearance of the season against Everton on 10 September 2005 and kept a clean sheet, as the club won 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Everton 0–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4210892.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 September 2005|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Everton debut for Valente|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-30220166.html|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=10 September 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> In the second round of the League Cup match against Gillingham, Ashdown was at fault when he made two mistakes, including scoring an own goal, in a 3–2 loss, eliminating the club from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Perrin jeered after shock Pompey loss|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5637880.perrin-jeered-after-shock-pompey-loss/|work=Daily Echo|date=21 September 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Gillingham 3–2 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/4258464.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2005|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Despite this, he remained as Portsmouth's first choice goalkeeper for the rest of the year, though his mistakes continued along the way.<ref>{{cite news|title=Westerveld stays loyal to Pompey|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/4597892.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 January 2006|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=ALAIN STILL FEELS THE PAIN|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/alain-still-feels-the-pain-1611518|work=Daily Mirror|date=2 October 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PETER PEN'S NEVERLAND|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/peter-pens-neverland-1613364|work=Daily Mirror|date=20 November 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=YAK SPARES MCCLAREN THE BLUSHES|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/yak-spares-mcclaren-the-blushes-1612061|work=Daily Mirror|date=16 October 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=GINGER SPICE|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ginger-spice-571050|work=Daily Mirror|date=27 December 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> This lasted until Ashdown suffered an injury while warming up prior to a match against Fulham on 1 January 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=ARRY'S HAPPY WITH MILAN|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/arrys-happy-with-milan-1614498|work=Daily Mirror|date=1 January 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> After missing two matches, he returned to the starting line–up against Everton on 14 January 2006, as the club lost 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth v Everton team news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2006/0113/200166-portsmouth/|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=13 January 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 0–1 Everton|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4590274.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 January 2006|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> With the return of former manager Harry Redknapp, Ashdown was dropped to second choice again after the arrival of Dean Kiely from Charlton Athletic in January 2006.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/> At the end of the 2005–06 season, he went on to make seventeen appearances in all competitions. The 2006–07 season Ashdown faced even more competition from new high-profile signing David James.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Reading Career"/><ref>{{cite news|title=GLEN IN KO FEAR|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/glen-in-ko-fear-639777|work=Daily Mirror|date=29 August 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers team news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2006/0818/208053-portsmouth/|publisher=RTÉ Sports|date=18 August 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=KEEP THE 'KEEPER?|url=https://norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/keep-the-keeper/|publisher=Norwich City F.C.Vital Football|date=28 October 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Even he returned in late 2006, Ashdown did not feature in the first team due to the presence of David James during the 2006–07 season.<ref name="Ashdown Facts"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Newcastle v Portsmouth team news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2006/1124/211672-newcastle/|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=24 November 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Liverpool v Portsmouth team news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2006/1128/211794-liverpool1/|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=28 November 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Reading v Portsmouth team news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2007/0316/215625-reading/|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=16 March 2007|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> On 28 January 2007, he signed a contract with Portsmouth, keeping him until 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown signs new Portsmouth deal|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/6307299.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2007|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
The 2007–08 season saw Ashdown continuing to remain as Portsmouth's second choice goalkeeper behind James.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/> He made his first appearance for the club in over a year against Leeds United in the second round of the League Cup and kept a clean sheet, in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 3–0 Leeds United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/6963509.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2007|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown, once again, kept another clean sheet, in a 1–0 win against Burnley in the third round of the League Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Burnley 0–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7008010.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 September 2007|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following the injury of James, he made his first league appearances in two years, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Blackburn Rovers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Redknapp backs James deputy Ashdown to handle Wembley test|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/redknapp-backs-james-deputy-ashdown-2186097|publisher=Wales Online|date=29 April 2008|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 0–1 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7356081.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2008|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown then started in the last remaining three league matches of the 2007–08 season for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=I'll do my best to keep you up|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ill-best-keep-you-up-4252358|publisher=Get Reading|date=8 May 2008|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Middlesbrough 2–0 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7368658.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2008|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 0–1 Fulham|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7381800.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 May 2008|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> He picked up an FA Cup winners' medal with Portsmouth in 2008, but it was subsequently stolen.<ref>{{cite news |title=FA Cup winners' medals stolen|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7408958.stm|publisher=BBC News|date=19 May 2008|access-date=23 February 2015}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth stars have FA Cup medals stolen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/may/19/ukcrime.facup|website=The Guardian|date=19 May 2008|access-date=7 August 2021}}</ref> The stolen medal never resurfaced and the FA reissued Ashdown with a winners' medal.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/> Despite not playing in the FA Cup win, he made five appearances in all competitions for the 2007–08 season.
At the start of the 2008–09 season, Ashdown continuing to remain as Portsmouth's second choice goalkeeper behind James.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/> Portsmouth played their first ever European match, against Vitória de Guimarães, which they won and thus qualified for the group stages of the UEFA Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 2-0 Guimaraes|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7615243.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 September 2008|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Guimaraes 2-2 Portsmouth (2-4)|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7639445.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 October 2008|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> His only appearance of the season came on 17 December 2008 against Heerenveen in the UEFA Cup match and kept a clean sheet, in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 3-0 Heerenveen|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7775400.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 December 2008|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> However, a month later, he ruptured ligament in his ankle that eventually kept out for the next three months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pompey suffer Papa blow|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sportheadlines/pompey-suffer-papa-blow-6820605.html|work=Evening Standard|date=6 January 2009|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> The 2009–10 season saw Ashdown continuing to remain as Portsmouth's second choice goalkeeper behind James.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/><ref>{{cite news|title=James set for Pompey return after Grant puts foot down|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/david-james-set-portsmouth-return-3367678|work=Daily Mirror|date=30 January 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jamie Ashdown giving thought to future at Portsmouth|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2557/news/2010/04/05/1864409/jamie-ashdown-giving-thought-to-future-at-portsmouth|publisher=Goal|date=5 April 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> On 27 October 2009, he made his first appearance of the season, in a 4–0 win against Stoke City in the last sixteen of League Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 4–0 Stoke City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/8323058.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2009|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> A month later on 22 November 2009, Ashdown made his second appearance of the season and playing against Stoke City in the league for the second time, as the club, once again, lost 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke City 1-0 Portsmouth|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/1122/257722-stoke_portsmouth/|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=22 November 2009|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> On 15 March 2010, he made his third appearance of the season against Liverpool, as the club lost 4–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liverpool 4–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8558492.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 March 2010|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following an injury of James against Tottenham Hotspur on 27 March 2010, Ashdown started in the next two matches and kept two consecutive clean sheets against Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic between 3 April 2010 and 14 April 2010, in which Portsmouth were relegated.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8587876.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 March 2010|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth face injury crisis for FA Cup semi-final|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8591377.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 March 2010|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 0–0 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8599150.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 April 2010|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wigan Athletic 0–0 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8607828.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 April 2010|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of Portsmouth's 2009–10 Premier League relegation season, he made eight appearances (playing six league games) in all competitions.
Following this, it was announced on 19 May 2010 that Ashdown was released by the club.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portsmouth offer David James new deal as part of plan to rebuild squad|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/19/david-james-portsmouth |work=The Guardian |date=19 May 2010 |accessdate=9 August 2010 | location=London | first=Jamie | last=Jackson}}</ref> However, before the start of the following season, he re-joined Portsmouth on a two–year contract after David James' departure to Bristol City.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth re-sign goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8898642.stm|publisher=BBC News|date=9 August 2010|access-date=9 August 2010}}</ref> In the second round of the League Cup match against Crystal Palace on 24 August 2010, Ashdown helped the club progress to the next round after winning 4–3 in the penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw, in which he saved three penalties.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–1 Crystal Palace|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/8932914.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 August 2010|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Since returning to Portsmouth, he quickly was inserted as their first-choice goalkeeper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-1-Reading-1-1250.aspx|title=Pompey 1 Reading 1|publisher=Portsmouth F.C.|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817010701/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-1-Reading-1-1250.aspx|archivedate=17 August 2010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/post-match/Pompey-6-Leicester-1-1421.aspx|title=Pompey 6 Leicester 1|publisher=Portsmouth F.C.|date=24 September 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309183642/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/post-match/Pompey-6-Leicester-1-1421.aspx|archivedate=9 March 2012|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/post-match/Pompey-0-Ipswich-0-1358.aspx|title=Pompey 0 Ipswich 0|publisher=Portsmouth F.C.|date=11 September 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309183536/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/post-match/Pompey-0-Ipswich-0-1358.aspx|archivedate=9 March 2012|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Millwall-0-Pompey-1-1508.aspx|title=Millwall 0 Pompey 1|publisher=Portsmouth F.C.|date=19 October 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021080010/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Millwall-0-Pompey-1-1508.aspx|archivedate=21 October 2010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-2-Nottingham-Forest-1-1561.aspx|title=Pompey 2 Nottingham Forest 1|publisher=Portsmouth F.C.|date=30 October 2010|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309183944/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-2-Nottingham-Forest-1-1561.aspx|archivedate=9 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ashdown's proudest moment in a Portsmouth shirt was when he broke a post-war club record for most minutes without conceding a goal (636 minutes) between February and March 2011.<ref name="Ashdown Hislop"/><ref name="Ashdown Facts"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 0–2 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9390033.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 February 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–0 Barnsley|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9399381.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–0 Crystal Palace|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9402100.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 February 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 0–2 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9404982.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 February 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 2–0 Scunthorpe United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9408009.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 March 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–0 Sheffield United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9410574.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 March 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown helped Portsmouth finish 16th in the Championship and made 50 appearances including the League Cup and FA Cup in a season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United 1–1 Portsmouth|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/13247246.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
At the start of the 2011–12 season, Ashdown remained as Portsmouth's first choice goalkeeper, starting the first nine matches of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Middlesbrough-2-Pompey-2-2419.aspx|title=Middlesbrough 2 Pompey 2|publisher=Portsmouth F.C.|date=6 August 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406125208/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Middlesbrough-2-Pompey-2-2419.aspx|archivedate=6 April 2012|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–1 Cardiff City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14600515|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–0 Blackpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14957978|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> During which, he kept two consecutive clean sheets between 16 August 2011 and 20 August 2011 against Reading and Bristol City.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–0 Reading|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/14471709.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 August 2011|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bristol City 0–0 Reading|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14514597|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> However, Ashdown was dropped to the substitute bench in favour of Stephen Henderson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blues boss lifts lid on Ashdown omission|url=https://www.chichester.co.uk/sport/football/blues-boss-lifts-lid-ashdown-omission-906675|work=Chichester Observer|date=3 October 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stephen Henderson: Portsmouth forced me to join West Ham against my wishes – the move destroyed me|url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/nostalgia/stephen-henderson-portsmouth-forced-me-join-west-ham-against-my-wishes-move-destroyed-me-2856860|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=18 May 2020|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pompey revelling in goalkeeping competition|url=https://www.midhurstandpetworth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey-revelling-goalkeeping-competition-904367|publisher=Midhurst and Petworth Observer|date=3 November 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=npower Championship stats|url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/football/local/9320684.npower-championship-stats/|work=Daily Echo|date=21 October 2011|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Injuries add to Pompey woes|url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/football/local/9536930.injuries-add-to-pompey-woes/|work=Daily Echo|date=17 February 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following the departure of Henderson, he returned to the starting line–up against Brighton & Hove Albion on 11 March 2012, as the club lost 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Albion make three changes to face Pompey|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/9582853.albion-make-three-changes-to-face-pompey/|publisher=The Argus|date=11 March 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 Portsmouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17243420|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 March 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, Ashdown established himself as number one for the rest of the 2011–12 season as the only goalkeeper for Portsmouth.<ref>{{cite news|title=Appleton urges out-of-contract trio to be patient|url=https://www.chichester.co.uk/sport/football/appleton-urges-out-contract-trio-be-patient-894567|work=Chichester Observer|date=29 March 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7624446/|title=Appleton sets Ashdown challenge|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 March 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731171701/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7624446/|archivedate=31 July 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Southampton 2–2 Portsmouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17570982|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 April 2012|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> However, the club were relegated to League One after losing to Derby County 2–1 on 21 April 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 1–2 Derby County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17711036|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 April 2012|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2011–12 season, he made twenty–one appearances in all competitions.
Following this, Ashdown was released along with Ricardo Rocha and Benjani after the three being told that they would not be offered new contracts because of the club's ongoing financial problems.<ref>{{cite news|title=Trio Exit Fratton|url=http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Trio-Exit-Fratton-3433.aspx|publisher=Portsmouth Homepage|date=21 May 2012|accessdate=24 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524065947/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Trio-Exit-Fratton-3433.aspx |archivedate=24 May 2012}}</ref> After being released, he said it was a difficult decision to leave Portsmouth and wished the club every success in the future.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ashdown ready for new challenge|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7803559|publisher=Sky Sports|date=9 June 2012|accessdate=24 July 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613181028/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7803559|archivedate=13 June 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ashdown then supported the bid for the fans to buy back their club, managing to convince 10 other players to pledge their £1000 and paying his towards the fans' successful bid to take over control of Portsmouth.<ref>{{cite news|title=David Norris and Joel Ward stars sign up to Pompey Supporters' Trust bid to save club|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/david-norris-and-joel-ward-stars-sign-up-to-pompey-supporters-trust-bid-to-save-club-1-3768015|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=24 April 2012|accessdate=20 December 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221014139/http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/david-norris-and-joel-ward-stars-sign-up-to-pompey-supporters-trust-bid-to-save-club-1-3768015|archivedate=21 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
====Norwich City (loan)====
Due to the intense competition for the goalkeeper's spot at Fratton Park, Ashdown was given the opportunity to go out on loan, Portsmouth deciding that this would help his career, and he joined Norwich City for a one-month loan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grant swoops for Portsmouth keeper|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/grant-swoops-for-portsmouth-keeper-1-636220|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=20 October 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=On-loan keeper leaves door open|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/on-loan-keeper-leaves-door-open-1-636263|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=26 October 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020|archive-date=6 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006145713/https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/on-loan-keeper-leaves-door-open-1-636263|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ashdown played the first game of a loan spell with Norwich City on 21 October 2006 in a 1–0 win against Cardiff City at Carrow Road, replacing Paul Gallacher in the starting XI.<ref>{{cite news|title=Etuhu's strike sinks the leaders|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/etuhu-s-strike-sinks-the-leaders-1-636230|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=21 October 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> However, in a follow–up match against Stoke City, he was sent–off in the 72nd minute for a foul on Luke Chadwick, resulting a penalty and was successfully converted by Danny Higginbotham to score the opposition team's third goal of the game, as the club lost 5–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke City 5–0 Norwich City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6072780.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 October 2006|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> Despite the criticism, Manager Peter Grant praised Ashdown, saying: "Jamie put both hands up and said it's the worst he's played in two years in the two games. I knew that because I know what Jamie Ashdown is all about. He has great qualities and he is going to be a massive keeper."<ref>{{cite news|title=Grant: Buck up Hucks|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/grant-buck-up-hucks-1-636364|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=7 November 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Ashdown made two appearances for Norwich City before returning to his parent club.<ref>{{cite news|title=FA ruling ends City keeper's loan move|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/fa-ruling-ends-city-keeper-s-loan-move-1-693097|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=22 November 2006|accessdate=6 October 2020|archive-date=6 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006145702/https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/fa-ruling-ends-city-keeper-s-loan-move-1-693097|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Leeds United=== After a trial at Middlesbrough, Ashdown chose to join Leeds United on 23 July 2012, along with Andy Gray.<ref>{{cite news|title=Boro check on Ashdown|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7891940/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=12 July 2012|accessdate=24 July 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731171112/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7891940/|archivedate=31 July 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120723/duo-agree-united-deals_2247585_2858024|title=Gray and Ashdown to join up permanently...|publisher=Leeds United A.F.C.|date= 22 July 2012|accessdate= 22 July 2012}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he was allocated the number 12 shirt for the 2012–13 season on 3 August.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120803/new-squad-numbers-announced_2247585_2867955|title=New squad numbers announced|accessdate=3 August 2012|publisher=Leeds United A.F.C.|date=3 August 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805033958/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120803/new-squad-numbers-announced_2247585_286795|archivedate=5 August 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Having joined alongside former Portsmouth teammates Jason Pearce, David Norris and Luke Varney, Ashdown said he will face competition from newly signed goalkeeper Paddy Kenny for the first-choice goalkeeper position ahead of the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/7932118/ashdown-up-for-the-fight|title=Ashdown up for the fight|publisher=Sky Sports|date=25 July 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006185107/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/7932118/ashdown-up-for-the-fight|archivedate=6 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
Ashdown made his debut for Leeds on 28 August in a League Cup match against Oxford United.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120828/oxford-live_2247585_2902951|title=UNITED SINK OXFORD IN THE CUP|accessdate=28 August 2012|publisher=Leeds United A.F.C.|date=28 August 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831192502/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120828/united-sink-oxford-in-the-cup_2247585_2902951|archivedate=31 August 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> He joined the starting line-up for Leeds' 2–1 victory against Premier League side Everton on 25 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=UNITED SINK EVERTON|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120925/united-sink-everton_2247585_2929725|work=Leeds United A.F.C|accessdate=25 September 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926222553/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120925/united-sink-everton_2247585_2929725|archivedate=26 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In November 2012, Portsmouth made a loan bid to sign Ashdown for the second time, but the bid was rejected.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blues miss out in keeper bid|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/blues-miss-out-in-keeper-bid-1-4495546|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=17 November 2012|accessdate=20 December 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119231408/http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/blues-miss-out-in-keeper-bid-1-4495546|archivedate=19 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> He continued in the Cup competitions run until a defeat by Chelsea and Manchester City at the League Cup and FA Cup respectively.<ref>{{cite news|title=Leeds United 3–0 Southampton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20053632|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 October 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Leeds United 1–5 Chelsea|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20690782|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 December 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130115/united-come-back-to-beat-the-blues_2247585_3042583|title=UNITED COME BACK TO BEAT THE BLUES|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|date=15 January 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117160233/https://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130115/united-come-back-to-beat-the-blues_2247585_3042583|archivedate=17 January 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130127/united-victorious-against-spurs_2247585_3053396|title=UNITED VICTORIOUS AGAINST SPURS|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|date=27 January 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129222253/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130127/united-victorious-against-spurs_2247585_3053396|archivedate=29 January 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130217/champions-dump-united-out-of-cup_2247585_3077476|title=CHAMPIONS DUMP UNITED OUT OF CUP|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|date=17 February 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220150817/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130217/champions-dump-united-out-of-cup_2247585_3077476|archivedate=20 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the 2012–13 season, Ashdown made eight appearances in all competitions.
Throughout his time at Leeds United, Ashdown found himself behind pecking order with Paddy Kenny (and eventually Jack Butland) becoming the club's first choice goalkeeper.<ref>{{cite news|title=Leeds's Ashdown is looking to add to his list of Cup memories|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/leedss-ashdown-looking-add-his-list-cup-memories-1874567|work=The Yorkshire Post|date=5 January 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Team news: Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Hull City, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Bradford City, Rotherham United, York City|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/team-news-barnsley-huddersfield-town-leeds-united-hull-city-middlesbrough-sheffield-united-bradford-city-rotherham-united-york-city-1871709|work=The Yorkshire Post|date=15 February 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Byram will miss Leeds kick-off|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/byram-will-miss-leeds-kick-1860867|work=The Yorkshire Post|date=23 July 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Team news: Hull City; Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday; Bradford City, Rotherham United; York City|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/team-news-hull-city-barnsley-doncaster-rovers-huddersfield-town-leeds-united-middlesbrough-sheffield-wednesday-bradford-city-rotherham-united-york-city-1855778|work=The Yorkshire Post|date=4 October 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Team news: Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday; Rotherham United, Sheffield United|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/team-news-barnsley-doncaster-rovers-huddersfield-town-leeds-united-middlesbrough-sheffield-wednesday-rotherham-united-sheffield-united-1851434|work=The Yorkshire Post|date=6 December 2013|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> On 16 May 2014, Ashdown was released by Leeds.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SEVEN RELEASED BY UNITED|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/mx32h0p52mvb1avxdicm2qfku/title/united-release-seven|work=Leeds United AFC|date=16 May 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517194237/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/mx32h0p52mvb1avxdicm2qfku/title/united-release-seven|archivedate=17 May 2014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ex-Leeds goalkeeper denied Elland Road return|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/ex-leeds-goalkeeper-denied-elland-road-return-1828603|work=The Yorkshire Post|date=12 December 2014|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref>
===Crawley Town=== After being released by Leeds United, Ashdown joined Crawley Town on a contract until the end of December 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Reds sign goalkeeper Ashdown|url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/29.08-jamie-ashdown-signs-1882524.aspx|publisher=Crawley Town F.C.|date=29 August 2014|accessdate=29 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903054833/http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/29.08-jamie-ashdown-signs-1882524.aspx|archivedate=3 September 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref>
Ashdown made his debut on 16 September 2014, in a 0–0 draw against Doncaster Rovers, keeping a clean sheet.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 0 – 0 Crawley Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29120998|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2014|access-date=20 December 2014}}</ref> Ashdown managed to beat off competition from Brian Jensen as first-choice goalkeeper. However, he was later criticised for a slow start at the club, despite being man of the match in a 1–1 draw against Crewe on 1 November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/02.11-jamie-ashdown-reaction-2057000.aspx|title=Jamie: Something to build on|publisher=Crawley Town F.C.|accessdate=20 December 2014|date=2 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220234340/http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/02.11-jamie-ashdown-reaction-2057000.aspx|archivedate=20 December 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> In late November he was left out of the squad in favour of Lewis Price.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/crawley-town-scunthorpe-united-2097603.aspx|title=Price makes debut|publisher=Crawley Town F.C.|accessdate=20 December 2014 |date=22 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220234137/http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/crawley-town-scunthorpe-united-2097603.aspx|archivedate=20 December 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref>
After nine appearances for Crawley Town, it announced that Ashdown had left the club by mutual agreement.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jamie Ashdown leaves the club|url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/crawley-town-jamie-ashdown-2105495.aspx|publisher=Crawley Town F.C |date=28 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129235652/http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/crawley-town-jamie-ashdown-2105495.aspx|archivedate=29 November 2014 |url-status=unfit}}</ref>
===Oxford United=== On 3 February 2015, Ashdown signed for Oxford United until the end of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Oxford United Sign Jamie Ashdown|url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-jamie-ashdown-2245623.aspx|publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=3 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203152857/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-jamie-ashdown-2245623.aspx|archivedate=3 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He made his first-team debut, keeping a clean sheet, in a League Two match at AFC Wimbledon on 11 April 2015 that finished 0–0.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-jamie-ashdown-2396855.aspx|title=Ashdown Delighted With Debut |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=13 April 2015|accessdate=12 April 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924063051/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-jamie-ashdown-2396855.aspx|archivedate=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ashdown was featured in the last four remaining matches, including keeping three clean sheets for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oxford United 1–1 Northampton Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32199846|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 April 2015|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Tranmere Rovers 0–3 Oxford United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32262232|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 April 2015|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Oxford United 2–0 Cambridge United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32362790|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 April 2015|access-date=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Newport County 0–1 Oxford United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32460231|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 May 2015|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2014–15 season, he made five appearances in all competitions. Following this, Ashdown was offered a new contract by Oxford United.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-retained-2450065.aspx|title=Wright, Rose and Crocombe agree new deals as United release retained list|publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=11 May 2015|accessdate=6 October 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511222927/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-retained-2450065.aspx|archivedate=11 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, the club withdrew the offer to him and was released after they signed Sam Slocombe instead.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sam Slocombe eyes No 1 jersey after sealing Oxford United switch|url=https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/13327703.sam-slocombe-eyes-no-1-jersey-sealing-oxford-united-switch/|work=Oxford Mail|date=12 June 2015|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, he announced his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jamie Ashdown Announces Retirement from Football|url=https://www.theoneglove.com/blogs/endorsees/jamie-ashdown-announces-retirement-from-football|publisher=The One Glove|date=14 August 2015|accessdate=6 October 2020|archive-date=6 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006092803/https://www.theoneglove.com/blogs/endorsees/jamie-ashdown-announces-retirement-from-football|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Career statistics== Sources:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=13799&season_id=144|title=Jamie Ashdown | Football Stats | No Club | Season 2014/2015 | 1998-2015 | Soccer Base|website=www.soccerbase.com}}</ref><ref>https://fulltime.thefa.com/statsForPlayer.html?selectedOrgStatRecordingTypeID_ForSort=&teamID=&selectedStatisticDisplayMode=3&personID=67620221&selectedSeasonID=564947475</ref>
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==Post–playing career== A year later after announcing his retirement, Ashdown revealed that he went on a trial at his former club, Portsmouth after learning that John Keeley returned as the club's goalkeeper coach but was turned away and ignored by manager Paul Cook.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jamie Ashdown: My Portsmouth trial was a waste of time, Paul Cook wouldn't even look at me|url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/jamie-ashdown-my-portsmouth-trial-was-waste-time-paul-cook-wouldnt-even-look-me-3049318|website=Portsmouth News|date=27 November 2020|access-date=7 August 2021}}</ref> In September 2018, Ashdown joined Ascot United as one of their new goalkeeping coaches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Reading goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown enjoying Ascot United role|url=https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/sport/17333837.ex-reading-goalkeeper-jamie-ashdown-enjoying-ascot-united-role/|publisher=Brackell News|date=3 January 2019|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ex-Portsmouth goalkeeper joins Ascot United coaching staff|url=https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/news/football-news/35877/ex-portsmouth-goalkeeper-joins-ascot-united-coaching-staff/|publisher=Football in Bracknell|date=28 September 2018|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> During the 2022–23 season, Ashdown made 32 appearances for Ascot in all competitions as the club won the Combined Counties League Premier Division North and the FA Vase.<ref>{{cite web|title=James ASHDOWN Player Stats|url=https://fulltime.thefa.com/statsForPlayer.html?selectedOrgStatRecordingTypeID_ForSort=&teamID=&selectedStatisticDisplayMode=3&personID=67620221&selectedSeasonID=564947475|publisher=Full-Time FA|accessdate=14 November 2023}}</ref>
==Personal life== In the summer of 2005, Ashdown married his girlfriend, Zoe.<ref>{{cite news|title=ASHDOWN CUT ABOVE POMPEY|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ashdown-cut-above-pompey-557823|work=Daily Mirror|date=17 September 2005|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref> Together, they have three children.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pool bid reaches halfway target|url=https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/alresford/4735902.pool-bid-reaches-halfway-target/|work=Hampshire Chronicle|date=12 November 2009|accessdate=6 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lawrence backs cause after Ashdown text|url=https://www.chichester.co.uk/sport/football/lawrence-backs-cause-after-ashdown-text-893430|work=Chichester Observer|date=26 April 2012|accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref>
Ashdown endorses goalkeeping gloves made by The One Glove Company,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theoneglove.com/goalkeeper-endorsees-i18 |title=Goalkeeper Endorsees|publisher=The One Glove Company|accessdate=23 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150303021921/http://www.theoneglove.com/goalkeeper-endorsees-i18|archivedate=3 March 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> who are donating proceeds to the charity Jack's First Steps. The charity partnership first launched on 16 December 2014 with the release of the "Pulse" goalkeeper glove.
In 2013, Ashdown set up an online business, Trusted Pro Supplements, supplying and offering information to athletes about nutritional supplements that do not feature on banned substance lists and are believed not to be harmful.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11715/9034584/championship-leeds-goalkeeper-jamie-ashdown-launches-business|title=Championship: Leeds goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown launches business|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 November 2013|accessdate=21 May 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006185115/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/9034584/championship-leeds-goalkeeper-jamie-ashdown-launches-business|archivedate=6 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In a November 2020 interview with ''The News'', Ashdown later revealed that his cafe business, which he opened in October 2019 after its success over four years, was closed down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he has since worked for his father's hardware store business.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Portsmouth, Leeds and Reading keeper Jamie Ashdown: Coronavirus destroyed my successful business, there was nothing I could do|url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/ex-portsmouth-leeds-and-reading-keeper-jamie-ashdown-coronavirus-destroyed-my-successful-business-there-was-nothing-i-could-do-3049471|website=Portsmouth News|date=27 November 2020|access-date=7 August 2021}}</ref>
==Honours== '''Portsmouth''' *FA Cup: 2007–08;<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/7393770.stm |title=Portsmouth 1–0 Cardiff |first=Phil |last=McNulty |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 May 2008 |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> runner-up: 2009–10<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/8680493.stm |title=Chelsea 1–0 Portsmouth |first=Phil |last=McNulty |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 May 2010 |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> '''Ascot United''' *FA Vase: 2022-23 *Combined Counties League Premier Division North: 2022-23
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