Billy sharp interview

[Dullblade]

An interview with sky looking at his career so far. Enjoy!

 

[Come from away]

Great, thanks!

 

[Dkc]

They missed out Billy's second spell with us. Nice tribute though. Makes you realise what promotion would mean to him.

 

[fintious maximus]

I hope we go up just to see the smile on Billy’s face. Utb

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

One of our greatest ever, and our greatest number 10s.

Continue to play with no fear, Billy lad.

 

[tonytonycurrie]

Hat Trick on Monday Eve. Go On Billy!

 

[Chali 2na]

They missed out Billy's second spell with us. Nice tribute though. Makes you realise what promotion would mean to him.

I don't think they missed it; think they just chose not to include it.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Enjoyed that.

 

[Grappler]

I've got a signed shirt from Billy, he is a really nice lad to talk to, interested in you and what you are doing. Proud to have him as our captain.

 

[Rob86]

Billy fucking Sharp ! Let’s do them bastards on Monday. Please

 

[boo radley]

With all the goals he's scored for us and we've enjoyed, its funny the one that sticks out for me is the one he scored for his Son whilst at Donny.
This Gentleman footballer is shear class.
Thank you Mr Sharp for everthing so far, long may you continue.

 

[SwindonBladeJnr]

Top man is Billy.

If there was one thing I could wish for this season, it would be a Sharp goal to send us up. Imagine....

 

[Guesty]

With all the goals he's scored for us and we've enjoyed, its funny the one that sticks out for me is the one he scored for his Son whilst at Donny.
This Gentleman footballer is shear class.
Thank you Mr Sharp for everthing so far, long may you continue.

My mate's a Boro fan. He said it was really strange at that game, playing upfront Donny had the most popular opposition player they'd ever faced (Sharp) and the least popular (El Hadj Diouf). Obviously Sharp scored but Boro won - he was delighted on both counts.

 

[grafikhaus]

I don't think they missed it; think they just chose not to include it.

Eight in 38 (or 13 in 48 in all comps.) ain't shabby.





And here's a 'Scouting Report' by Steve Claridge for The Guardian I've dug out from 26th September 2006 when BS was...20.

Sharp by name, sharp by nature. Billy Sharp really is one to keep a close eye on in the coming years, along with his partner Andrew Keogh. However, it was Sharp who I went to see at the weekend because of his fantastic goalscoring record, which includes one against Aston Villa in the Carling Cup last Tuesday.

Drive and belief are major factors in Sharp's armoury, so I am reliably told by Peter Beagrie - who claims he had a major part in bringing both players to Scunthorpe. Unlike him to be modest. But Sharp also has a willingness to chase seemingly lost causes, especially when there's the smallest chance of a goal, and an alert and intelligent brain that means this single-minded young footballer has already acquired an excellent reputation.

Sharp was signed from Sheffield United for £100,000 last summer after a successful loan spell at Rushden & Diamonds, where he scored nine goals in 15 games. He certainly hit the ground running in his first full season in professional football, scoring 28 goals in 45 league games and making the League One PFA team of the year.

He has two good feet and is decent in the air when the ball comes into the box. But for me, having watched him numerous times, most recently at Bournemouth on Saturday, there are two main attributes that will stand him in good stead in the coming years. The first is his positional play, which seems to find him in the centre of goal each time his partner has been asked to join in the move. The second is his constant movement and anticipation when the ball is played into the box either in first- or second-phase play, meaning that he is not just physically equipped to play but also has the right mental approach.

Sharp, who likes to play as close to the opposition's goal as possible, has a perfect foil in Keogh, who allows him to do just that. And with that extra yard of pace, Sharp is only too happy to play off the shoulder of the last defender, always ready to drive opposing players back to their own goal.

His hold-up play and availability in moves could improve but it's important to concentrate on what comes naturally in his game and in that he is not found lacking.

Playing up front on his own on Saturday clearly did not suit him - on previous occasions I have seen him play with a partner - but he worked hard in bursts and his willingness and strength were always asking questions of the Bournemouth defenders.

It is obvious he wants to get to the top but from my perspective there are too many things in his game that are still raw. A move at this stage would be too early. He is clearly happy in the environment he is in, because he has continued to hit rich form this season. Another 18 months of scoring goals for Scunthorpe will do him no harm at all. By then he will have learned far more about the game and gained the experience that will stand him in good stead for playing at a higher level.

Age 20

Born Sheffield

Position Forward

Height 5ft 9in

Weight 10st 10lbs

From Sheffield United (September 2005)

Bravery 8/10

Confidence 9/10

Awareness 7/10

Heading 7/10

Speed 8/10

Goalscoring 9/10

Likely value £750,000-£1m

 

[Cheets]

Eight in 38 (or 13 in 48 in all comps.) ain't shabby.

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And here's a 'Scouting Report' by Steve Claridge for The Guardian I've dug out from 26th September 2006 when BS was...20.

Sharp by name, sharp by nature. Billy Sharp really is one to keep a close eye on in the coming years, along with his partner Andrew Keogh. However, it was Sharp who I went to see at the weekend because of his fantastic goalscoring record, which includes one against Aston Villa in the Carling Cup last Tuesday.

Drive and belief are major factors in Sharp's armoury, so I am reliably told by Peter Beagrie - who claims he had a major part in bringing both players to Scunthorpe. Unlike him to be modest. But Sharp also has a willingness to chase seemingly lost causes, especially when there's the smallest chance of a goal, and an alert and intelligent brain that means this single-minded young footballer has already acquired an excellent reputation.

Sharp was signed from Sheffield United for £100,000 last summer after a successful loan spell at Rushden & Diamonds, where he scored nine goals in 15 games. He certainly hit the ground running in his first full season in professional football, scoring 28 goals in 45 league games and making the League One PFA team of the year.

He has two good feet and is decent in the air when the ball comes into the box. But for me, having watched him numerous times, most recently at Bournemouth on Saturday, there are two main attributes that will stand him in good stead in the coming years. The first is his positional play, which seems to find him in the centre of goal each time his partner has been asked to join in the move. The second is his constant movement and anticipation when the ball is played into the box either in first- or second-phase play, meaning that he is not just physically equipped to play but also has the right mental approach.

Sharp, who likes to play as close to the opposition's goal as possible, has a perfect foil in Keogh, who allows him to do just that. And with that extra yard of pace, Sharp is only too happy to play off the shoulder of the last defender, always ready to drive opposing players back to their own goal.

His hold-up play and availability in moves could improve but it's important to concentrate on what comes naturally in his game and in that he is not found lacking.

Playing up front on his own on Saturday clearly did not suit him - on previous occasions I have seen him play with a partner - but he worked hard in bursts and his willingness and strength were always asking questions of the Bournemouth defenders.

It is obvious he wants to get to the top but from my perspective there are too many things in his game that are still raw. A move at this stage would be too early. He is clearly happy in the environment he is in, because he has continued to hit rich form this season. Another 18 months of scoring goals for Scunthorpe will do him no harm at all. By then he will have learned far more about the game and gained the experience that will stand him in good stead for playing at a higher level.

Age 20

Born Sheffield

Position Forward

Height 5ft 9in

Weight 10st 10lbs

From Sheffield United (September 2005)

Bravery 8/10

Confidence 9/10

Awareness 7/10

Heading 7/10

Speed 8/10

Goalscoring 9/10

Likely value £750,000-£1m

Ridiculous we sold him for £100,000.

 

[shorehamview]

Ridiculous we sold him.

Fixed that for you.

 

[S64 Blade]

I really hope he can get one tomorrow. It must be eating at him a bit to have not scored in one yet.

 

[grafikhaus]

I really hope he can get one tomorrow. It must be eating at him a bit to have not scored in one yet.

Despite playing/featuring in seven ‘Sheffield Derbies’, Billy has yet to score in one – or play on the winning side.

Saturday January 19, 2008 (A) Lost 0-2
Tuesday April 8, 2008 (A) Drew 2-2 (o.g. & Beattie)
Sunday October 19, 2008 (A) Lost 0-1. Subbed.
Saturday Feb. 7, 2009 (H) Lost 1-2. (Our goal scored by Lupoli).
Sunday Sept. 24, 2017 (A) Won 4-2. Unused sub.
Friday Jan. 12, 2018 (H) 0-0. Unused sub.
Friday Nov. 9, 2018 (H) 0-0. Played full game.

Records are there to be broken...

 

[Paisley Blade]

Despite playing/featuring in seven ‘Sheffield Derbies’, Billy has yet to score in one – or play on the winning side.

Saturday January 19, 2008 (A) Lost 0-2
Tuesday April 8, 2008 (A) Drew 2-2 (o.g. & Beattie)
Sunday October 19, 2008 (A) Lost 0-1. Subbed.
Saturday Feb. 7, 2009 (H) Lost 1-2. (Our goal scored by Lupoli).
Sunday Sept. 24, 2017 (A) Won 4-2. Unused sub.
Friday Jan. 12, 2018 (H) 0-0. Unused sub.
Friday Nov. 9, 2018 (H) 0-0. Played full game.

Records are there to be broken...

Should be 5 derbies surely Graf ? Bit hard to score from the bench ?!

Mind you , if anyone can.....

 

[TJB.]

You really get that feeling that you're seeing a legend unfold before your eyes.

When I'm an old man, I'll be telling the young 'uns about Billy Sharp. He's this generations' Tony Currie.

If he ended up in the dugout for us, I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Pollingtonblade]

You really get that feeling that you're seeing a legend unfold before your eyes.

When I'm an old man, I'll be telling the young 'uns about Billy Sharp. He's this generations' Tony Currie.

If he ended up in the dugout for us, I wouldn't be surprised.

Bladey Blade claptrap

 

[TJB.]

Bladey Blade claptrap

 

[grafikhaus]

16th April 2005. Billy hat-trick for Rushden & Diamonds v Boston United (4-2)