The King is Back

[drfchound]

If we go up I think he would fancy another season with us.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Absolutely astonishing!

Whether he's still got it in his legs or not, this is a brilliant signing in terms of the statement it makes to the fans.

[Colin C No.3]

To think he’s wanting to finish his career with this club……..it’s a groovy kinda love!

[Scooter]

Do we think he will take the number 10 shirt

[Bentley Bullet]

Do we think he will take the number 10 shirt

I dare say so, it's now vacated since Tommy Rowe left.

[colincramb]

I just think this is great. That’s all I will say

[ravenrover]

Billy Sharp is not coming to Rovers to sit on the bench and be a bit part player
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[Reg of the Rovers]

Billy Sharp is not coming to Rovers to sit on the bench and be a bit part player
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Comes across really clearly in his interview Raven, he's definitely going to be banging on Grant's door to be starting! Great to have quality competition.

[anton123]

Could we play the 4-2-4 a few times this season

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Billy Sharp is not coming to Rovers to sit on the bench and be a bit part player
The end

But he's unlikely to be a 90 min player. With 5 subs available, he doesn't need to be, so McCann will utilise his options to the full, particularly with so many games, including cups, in the early part of the season. We could argue Billy will be a big impact player, coming on from the bench when games get stretched.

Miller will be stating his case too. It's like having two new signings up front so it's far from a given who's going to be starting.

I'll be happy if he makes 30 appearances and scores 10 goals.

[pib]

Haven't seen him play for a few years but I'd expect he will offer plenty, both on and off the pitch as he has vast experience.

His game has always been finding that yard of space which you surely don't lose even as you get into your late 30s, he seems to be in great shape, and was always great at leading the line. Can't help but be really chuffed about this. Didn't go the way he wanted at Hull, but his recent goal record in MLS is encouraging (albeit a small sample).

Great to see him back. If Sbarra hasn't already snapped it up, get him in that #10 shirt again.

[keyser_soze]

Haven't seen him play for a few years but I'd expect he will offer plenty, both on and off the pitch as he has vast experience.

His game has always been finding that yard of space which you surely don't lose even as you get into your late 30s, he seems to be in great shape, and was always great at leading the line. Can't help but be really chuffed about this. Didn't go the way he wanted at Hull, but his recent goal record in MLS is encouraging (albeit a small sample).

Great to see him back. If Sbarra hasn't already snapped it up, get him in that #10 shirt again.

Tickled me when he said he's in better shape than last time he played, finally agreeing with O'Driscoll that he was the fat lad from Sheffield :D

[acacia94]

That news has got the legs going all tingly again!

[keyser_soze]

Haven't seen him play for a few years but I'd expect he will offer plenty, both on and off the pitch as he has vast experience.

His game has always been finding that yard of space which you surely don't lose even as you get into your late 30s, he seems to be in great shape, and was always great at leading the line.

I was showing my lad some of his goals last night as he's too young to remember him first time round. 90% scrappy little tap-ins, headers, volleys, rebounds, all right-place-right-time finishes on the edge of the 6 yard box, leathering one into the top bin from 40 yards was never his game.

[pib]

Haven't seen him play for a few years but I'd expect he will offer plenty, both on and off the pitch as he has vast experience.

His game has always been finding that yard of space which you surely don't lose even as you get into your late 30s, he seems to be in great shape, and was always great at leading the line.

I was showing my lad some of his goals last night as he's too young to remember him first time round. 90% scrappy little tap-ins, headers, volleys, rebounds, all right-place-right-time finishes on the edge of the 6 yard box, leathering one into the top bin from 40 yards was never his game.

Watched the video DRFC posted out earlier. Some absolutely cracking finishes in there that I'd forgotten about. Acrobatic finishes, shots on the turn, early pot shots catching out the goalkeeper. Deadly inside the 18 yard box.

[Campsall rover]

Billy Sharp is not coming to Rovers to sit on the bench and be a bit part player
The end

Don’t think he will make more than 15 starts all season

But he's unlikely to be a 90 min player. With 5 subs available, he doesn't need to be, so McCann will utilise his options to the full, particularly with so many games, including cups, in the early part of the season. We could argue Billy will be a big impact player, coming on from the bench when games get stretched.

Miller will be stating his case too. It's like having two new signings up front so it's far from a given who's going to be starting.

I'll be happy if he makes 30 appearances and scores 10 goals.

Don’t see him making more than 15 starts all season unless Ironside gets injured.

[bellevuebulgar]

Great signing. If Billy and Joe play …….who takes the penalties?
Joe for me.

[Alan Southstand]

He’s been given No 14.

What’s Heffernan going to have?

[DonnyOsmond]

Sbarra was 7 at Solihull, maybe Molyneux is taking 10, which is what he was at Hartlepool.

[Colemans Left Hook]

thank you for those kind words