 He played twice for Torquay the following month, coming on as a late substitute for Lee Canoville in the 3–0 win at home to Rochdale and starting the game at home to Halifax Town, which Torquay lost 4–2, despite Ashford scoring the opening goal.Ashford was released by Torquay at the end of the season and signed for Weymouth on 16 August 2002, moving on to Eastleigh the following June.He remained with Eastleigh until October 2006 when he was released and joined VT F.C..