Ian Ashbee

Derby County

Ashbee began his career at Derby County in 1994. He stayed at the Rams for two seasons, but struggled to make an impact and after a loan spell, he was eventually sold to Cambridge United in 1996.

Cambridge United

Ashbee was one of Cambridge United's longest-serving players at the time. He made his debut in a 1–0 win at Torquay. It was here that Ashbee made his name as he scored 11 goals in over 200 games for The U's.

Hull City

Purchased by manager Jan Mølby in June 2002 in the Third Division he suffered a nightmare start to his Hull career as he was sent off on his debut. This was, however, due to his no-nonsense approach on the pitch and he soon became a firm favourite with Tigers fans and management alike, with both Mølby and Peter Taylor making him captain. The goal he scored against Yeovil Town was the goal that promoted Hull to League One and he was also instrumental in Hull's successful promotion campaign to the Football League Championship in the following season. Ashbee was, however, cursed by an old injury in the subsequent Championship campaign, being diagnosed with an osteochondral defect, a degenerative bone condition in his femur. He underwent surgery that involved drilling fourteen holes in the bone to stimulate re-growth. He was warned by his doctor that this injury threatened not just his career, but his ability to even walk. Ashbee was on crutches for four months and was ruled out for the majority of the 2005–06…

On 20 September 2016, Ashbee was announced as the assistant manager to Curtis Woodhouse at Bridlington Town. In 2013 Ashbee began working for Blowers Jewellers as Director of Sports Clients.

Ashbee has a son, Stan, who is also a professional footballer. He currently plays for Ashbee's ex-side, Hull City.

Cambridge United

Football League Third Division runner-up: 1998–99 Football League Trophy runner-up: 2001–02 Hull City

Football League Championship play-offs: 2008 Football League One runner-up: 2004–05 Football League Third Division runner-up: 2003–04