Career
Aston was a forward who rose through the youth system. His debut for the club came in 1965 against Leicester City. Aston scored 27 goals in 187 appearances before leaving the club in 1972 for Luton Town, later playing for Mansfield Town and Blackburn Rovers.
His father, John Aston, Senior, also played for in the immediate post-Second World War years, and was a coach at United during his son"s playing career.
After retiring, Aston ran a pet shop in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester.
