Where does Billy Sharp rank?

[nopigfansintown]

Congratulations Bill!

 

[Stu_Blade]

Taking nothing away from Billy, but he's now become the second division's leading scorer since it's second change of name in 2004-5. They aren't counting the 112 years that it wasn't called 'The Championship'. It's a bit crap for those players who have scored more second-tier goals than Billy.

I know where you are coming from but in theory Football League Second Division folded in 2004 after the rebrand to EFL Championship (Coca-Cola Championship) so its a new business. Do MK Don's keep track of players that played for the original Wimbledon?

 

[Dkc]

I know where you are coming from but in theory Football League Second Division folded in 2004 after the rebrand to EFL Championship (Coca-Cola Championship) so its a new business. Do MK Don's keep track of players that played for the original Wimbledon?

Not that I begrudge our Billy any glory but 2004=5 was a rebrand and administrative shake up. Same happened after the top tier became the Premiership (later rebranded the PL). The second tier was rebranded the First Division. Same number of teams, same format (except when the Prem reduced to 20). We shouldn't expunge the great players of the past because the 2nd division is organised a bit differently.

I don't know who the all time top scorer is in the second tier, but it would be good to know for context. But good on Billy for breaking the record (even if it is somewhat arbitary and Sky-promoted).

 

[Mumbo]

Keeps scoring ? Please define how many goals is keep scoring ?

5 gold from open play in 25 APPS that’s about 9 a season

you can score a goal every 10 games and still be described as keep scoring


You could say We keep playing in the premier league when it’s twice in the last 15 years

Yes it’s all relative,just one of your posts is like being stuck in a time loop.

 

[mattbianco1]

Explain why you don’t include them then please

Some posters need an agenda. I forgot who it was but someone said Lundstram hadn't played 50 PL games for us because they don't count sub apps

 

[FallowfieldBlade]

Some posters need an agenda. I forgot who it was but someone said Lundstram hadn't played 50 PL games for us because they don't count sub apps

Of course they count but you would expect any professional footballer to score a penalty IMO


Chris porter took a good penalty would I want him in my team no

 

[Houston_Blade]

Of course they count but you would expect any professional footballer to score a penalty IMO


Chris porter took a good penalty would I want him in my team no

How did your pal McBurnie’s last penalty attempt go?!

 

[Blade1959]

How did your pal McBurnie’s last penalty attempt go?!

And the one before that

 

[Bladesman]

 

[Bladesman]

 

[SouthportBlade]

Of course they count but you would expect any professional footballer to score a penalty IMO


Chris porter took a good penalty would I want him in my team no

Except about a quarter of all penalties are missed...

 

[ZoneManWilf]

It's got that Barnsley away goal on it!

 

[Sandygate Blade]

When I first posted this list, Sharp was 22nd. Now it's a top 10.

Harry Johnson 201
Alan Woodward 158
Keith Edwards 143/144
Jimmy Dunne 143
Derek Pace 140
Fred Tunstall 129
Billy Gillespie 127
Jimmy Hagan 117
Jock Dodds 113
Billy Sharp 106

Can he catch Jock Dodds this season?

Now at 110. Just how many more can Bully get? Another 10 this season would probably see us in the play offs. Never write him off.

 

[petcharlie]

Now at 110. Just how many more can Bully get? Another 10 this season would probably see us in the play offs. Never write him off.

We would be in a sorry state without him , probably playing the neighbours , God knows where is replacement is coming from when he retires.

 

[Keen Blade]

Whilst others were fawning over Currie and Woodward, my hero was Billy. Don't get me wrong, I could see how good Currie and Woody were but I just loved Billy. I was only 13. I think he was so underrated.

One of the bravest players I've seen in my 55 years at the Lane - I have photos of TC & Woody on my wall but Dearden was equally heroic yet unsung

 

[lepton blade]

Another question is how is Keith Edwards 143/144 wthaf? Which one is it?

 

[S64 Blade]

Now at 110. Just how many more can Bully get? Another 10 this season would probably see us in the play offs. Never write him off.

You’d like to think he could still surpass Jimmy Hagan, by the end of the season.

 

[Panini]

Another question is how is Keith Edwards 143/144 wthaf? Which one is it?

Posted earlier in this thread:

Gillingham away 1983/84

Gillingham away 1983-4.

Edwards shoots. Ball hits one of John Sitton’s legs (yes, that John Sitton) then the other leg, and goes in. Sitton standing in front of the goal. Recorded as an own goal, Blades fans who were there see it as an Edwards goal.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

 

[BerksBlade]

One of the bravest players I've seen in my 55 years at the Lane - I have photos of TC & Woody on my wall but Dearden was equally heroic yet unsung

Brave as a lion was Billy D. Always underrated.

 

[Dkc]

Shame the second goal was judged marginally offside, that would have been a great hat trick. There were calls for Billy to be benched tonight. I understand that his overall game has it's limitations, but no one can finish like him. Can't see McGoldrick, McBurnie or even Brewster having such an instinctive finish as our Bill. First name on the teamsheet on current form

 

[AWetFlannel]

Shame the second goal was judged marginally offside, that would have been a great hat trick. There were calls for Billy to be benched tonight. I understand that his overall game has it's limitations, but no one can finish like him. Can't see McGoldrick, McBurnie or even Brewster having such an instinctive finish as our Bill. First name on the teamsheet on current form

He played better tonight then he has done recently, but he's been on a poor run of form imo.

Says a lot that he's still bagging during this spell, God help the division if he starts playing like he can again.

Legend.

 

[S64 Blade]

Mental that people still say Sharp is in a bad run of form and then say McBurnie’s done well cos he run round for 15 minutes.

 

[wavy-blade]

Opps didn't see this pic further up , ohh well worth looking at again !!

 

[bromtom]

Opps didn't see this pic further up , ohh well worth looking at again !!
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Got to be a candidate for the statue.

Shortlist for me

Bill and Bash Vs Leeds promotion season
First Prem goal at Bournemouth
This

 

[DaveBassettsgoneonholiday]

Who was the last 36 year old to score for us Silent Blade I honestly have no clue ?
And the obvious follow up......twice in a game ?

 

[bladesmanluke]

Who was the last 36 year old to score for us Silent Blade I honestly have no clue ?
And the obvious follow up......twice in a game ?

Gary Speed was 39 when he scored his last goal

 

[Gerritforud]

Gary Speed was 39 when he scored his last goal

Billy assist?

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Who was the last 36 year old to score for us @Silent Blade I honestly have no clue ?

Genuinely racking my brains with this one.

 

[Deadly_D'Jaffo]

Gary Speed was 39 when he scored his last goal

Vs Bristol City?