Ashurst was appointed manager of Newport County in 1978 following the departure of Colin Addison to West Bromwich Albion.
Ashurst was manager from 1978 to 1982, the most successful period in the club's history. Newport were promoted to the Third Division in the 1979–80 season and won the Welsh Cup, entitling them to play in the 1980–81 season European Cup Winners' Cup, reaching the quarter finals.
Ashurst left Newport County in February 1982 and Addison returned as team manager. The team, largely assembled by Ashurst, attained Newport County's highest post-war finish in the 1982–83 season, 4th in the Third Division, narrowly missing out on promotion.
Such sad news today, the word legend is used all too often but you truly were a legend Len. Such a massive part of our clubs history, thanks for the memories. Thoughts are with your family at this time #RIP
So sad to hear, just want to say what a legend you are Len the best for me. Thank you for the magic memories you gave me, Walsall and Shrewsbury and all the European games.
So sad to hear, just want to say what a legend you are Len the best for me. Thank you for the magic memories you gave me, Walsall and Shrewsbury and all the European games. Simply the best RIP
