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SUFC News: Chris Wilder Makes Billy Sharp Admission After Retirement U-Turn
Sharp returns after a three-week retirement, giving AFC Rushden & Diamonds an experienced forward for its first FA Cup first-round tie.
- Former Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp reversed his retirement to join eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds, signing a short-term deal for their FA Cup first-round tie against Burton Albion on Saturday.
- Sharp first played for the original Rushden on loan in 2005, scoring nine goals in 16 appearances; the phoenix club signed him following midfielder James Clifton's suspension.
- With 299 professional goals across a 22-year career, Sharp seeks his 300th goal in the upcoming match, which will mark his 814th professional appearance at Pirelli Stadium.
- The club announcement stated Sharp would be "putting on the shirt for the final time" against the Brewers, a fixture marking the first time AFC Rushden & Diamonds has reached the Cup Round Proper.
- Sharp announced his retirement just last month after leaving Doncaster Rovers; Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expressed surprise at the U-turn, noting that Sharp "still keeps himself incredibly fit.
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Billy Sharp: Retired Sheffield United legend signs for AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Former Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp comes out of retirement to join Northern Premier League side AFC Rushden & Diamonds as they prepare for their FA Cup match against Burton Albion.
·London, United Kingdom
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Soccer-Sharp reverses retirement and joins eighth-tier AFC Rushden
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Former Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp has reversed his decision to retire from professional football and signed for eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds, the club announced on Sunday.
·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Sharp reverses retirement and joins eighth-tier AFC Rushden
Nov 1 - Former Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp has reversed his decision to retire from professional football and signed for eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds, the club announced on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
·Singapore, Singapore
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