Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Bowen's loyalty hailed as West Ham target promotion
Dean Ashton backs Jarrod Bowen to lead West Ham's Championship charge after he stayed despite relegation.


J. Bowen
player
Player
Jarrod Bowen
Club
West Ham United
Division
Championship
Age
29
What happened. Jarrod Bowen decided to stay at West Ham following their relegation to the Championship, a move praised by former player Dean Ashton.
- Bowen committed his future to the club earlier in the transfer window.
- He scored in West Ham's Carabao Cup win over Portsmouth.
- West Ham begin their league campaign at Burnley on Sunday.
“I think it's incredible, really, from him and the club, that he has stayed.”
— Dean Ashton
Ashton believes Bowen can lead West Ham to promotion, with support from other retained stars.
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