Billy Sharp

[Donnyjim]

Legend. Chuffed to bits he scored. What a way to go. Thank you William.

[SydneyRover]

All the best Billy, you deserve it.

[danumdon]

It will be  a long time if ever before we see another striker like Billy Sharp at the Rovers.

True Rovers legend, thanks Billy.

[turnbull for england]

We were in sponsors lounge, and saw his man of the match speech. To see him so emotional about that goal and say he came back because he felt he owed us something  makes you realize we've seen something that doesn't come often

[jmt23]

Agreed Danum, I still cannot believe we have had the best EFL striker in our team, and in 4 spells, when he could easily have walked into any club in the champ ( early career) and league 1 latterly.

We’ve been lucky, but it has been a two way street, we’ve been good for Billy too.

Not just a DRFC legend, an EFL legend.

[Monolith No. 9]

Went with a Blades supporting friend today who wanted to be there for Billy. I’ve know him since we were ten years old and I’ve never seen him emotional before. That goal had him.

Like he said, some players you enjoy, some you admire, some you respect and maybe one in a generation you feel an emotional attachment to.

[Chris Black come back]

He will be hanging up his boots before too long and he can do that safe in the knowledge that thousands, probably hundreds of thousands of people alive and dead have looked at their opponent team sheet on a Saturday afternoon, seen his name, and thought oh no Billy f*cking Sharp, bet he scores against us. Respect to the lad for generating that response over more than two decades.

[roversdude]

Quite moved watching Billy’s interview he’s obviously loved his journey with us

[Usher wide.]

Quite moved watching Billy’s interview he’s obviously loved his journey with us

It would be nice to have a link to that moment for the thousands of us who couldn’t be there but would have loved to have been.

[PDX_Rover]

He’s definitely got another season in him at League One level. Go on Grant….

[Sammy Chung was King]

The best striker I have seen in a rovers shirt, those seasons in the championship before his move, he sent a buzz around the ground every time he was anywhere near the ball. He attracted the ball in the eighteen and six yard boxes, like a magnet.
His bullish nature, his ability to take the flak handed out by opposition fans but most of all the natural knack he has for being in the right place at the right time has made him a much admired player for us, and a pain in the Harris for everybody else.

He’s always been quick enough to get away from his marker without being lightening. He’s always doesn’t care how he scores he just wants a goal, you can see the frustration seeping out of him if he doesn’t.
His game hasn’t really changed from the younger version we first saw, maybe lost a slight bit in the ability to pull away from a defender, not much. His finishing is still there, unfortunately he hasn’t played regularly, been in and out. The service to him hasn’t been good this season.

 With better service and more games ,he would have got into the late teens. As it is he has nine goals across all competitions.
If it his his last game for the club, then we will understand just how good he was when he isn’t there. We won’t see the like of him again. A real top striker who could score goals against anybody. I think another season would be a good choice as he still has enough ability to play at this level, he doesn’t give me the feeling of a player who hasn’t got it any more. You are a long time retired.

[Filo]

King Billy, legend!

[Rupee92ONLY]

I still remember seeing on sky sports news that we had signed him on loan and being baffled. We all remembered those 2 seasons at Scunthorpe and it was obvious he was top, top class. I honestly couldn’t believe it.

I was 17 year old then, not even legally allowed to drink. I’m 34 year old now and he’s just scored his last ever home goal for us. Mad.

[Ryaldinhio]

100% I would be discussing another year with him.

He isnt in it for the money, he wants his handful of goals for a record. He would be great experience around the team and dressing room.

People saying we shouldn't have signed him were, I assume, concerned of the wages. Well if he signs for £500 a week, or a pay as you play deal then why wouldn't we?

People will respond now saying he wouldn't do that.....but he already said he doesnt need the money and loves it here.

We really shouldn't let him go. What better coach of young strikers would there be than the EFLs BEST EVER?

He has to stay for me, but terms that suit the club.

[Rupee92ONLY]

He might be the most dog shit football coach of all time. People need to get it out of their head that ability on the pitch always correlates to their ability to coach. Totally different.

We can’t be offering him a deal and thankfully we won’t be. He isn’t good enough anymore if we’re wanting to progress up this league. That’s been clear all season.

Club legend and greatest striker in a lot of our lifetimes, sad it’s ending of course but it’s also the right time. I hope he smashes it whatever he chooses to do next, be it coaching, or continuing to play.

[Chris Black come back]

Three biggest fan fantasies:

1. "pay as you play' contract
2. Great player equals great coach
3. Headline transfer fee in a press article is remotely what will actually ever be received

[Ryaldinhio]

Or the flip side he might be the best

Wouldn't know until an opportunity was given

People are allowed differing opinions you know 

[Bentley Bullet]

Sharp is/was not just a great player. He's a great inspiration in the dressing room, with enormous experience and knowledge in the art of goal-scoring.

[Ryaldinhio]

Sharp is/was not just a great player. He's a great inspiration in the dressing room, with enormous experience and knowledge in the art of goal-scoring.

Exactly the point 

Rupee92 doesnt want that anywhere near our dressing room though BB 

[Ian Nimmo]

It appears Billy has said that he won’t be with us next year.
The only way he could stay would be in some kind of coaching role, but maybe he already has something lined up elsewhere.
I guess a L2 side maybe would take a chance at player/coach, and personally with his attitude and passion for the game he would have a good chance of being successful.
The injury has kept him out for the last few weeks, but he seemed to be in good shape yesterday.

Couldn’t help notice that he was prepared to go down the line of supporters in the east stand, before he was dragged away on Grants instructions. Young kids who will have never seen him play before he came back to us this time, absolutely idolise him, says it all about the man.

[Rupee92ONLY]

Sharp is/was not just a great player. He's a great inspiration in the dressing room, with enormous experience and knowledge in the art of goal-scoring.

Exactly the point 

Rupee92 doesnt want that anywhere near our dressing room though BB 

 

Grow up.

[Ryaldinhio]

Sharp is/was not just a great player. He's a great inspiration in the dressing room, with enormous experience and knowledge in the art of goal-scoring.

Exactly the point 

Rupee92 doesnt want that anywhere near our dressing room though BB 

 

Grow up.

   

Fair do's pal

[South East Rover]

Quite moved watching Billy’s interview he’s obviously loved his journey with us

It would be nice to have a link to that moment for the thousands of us who couldn’t be there but would have loved to have been.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HR-eiufxBA

[drfchound]

Quite moved watching Billy’s interview he’s obviously loved his journey with us

It would be nice to have a link to that moment for the thousands of us who couldn’t be there but would have loved to have been.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HR-eiufxBA

An interview from the heart.
We will miss you Billy.

[drfcsteve]

Last game of the season start him up front with someone to play off (NOT as a lone front man) and give him the best possible chance to bag one more goal for the Rovers.

[dknward2]

He needs two more goals to hit 70 for rovers and four for the landmark

[jmt23]

The real way to play to Billy’s strengths were there for all to see in the second half. Proper ( not inverted) wingers who put the ball in the box.

I thought Hanlan and Haks made a real difference in those positions.

[Bentley Bullet]

Hanlon looked like a different player out on the wing, a real threat.

[IDM]

Agreed.. especially on quick breaks, which may work very well in next weeks away fixture..

[Pancho Regan]

Hanlon looked like a different player out on the wing, a real threat.

Agreed. I thought he had a really good game and never stopped working and tracking back when needed.