Billy Sharp is back at Doncaster Rovers
The former Sheffield United player has signed on a year long contract.
Billy Sharp is back at Doncaster Rovers!
The former Sheffield United striker has signed on a one year deal.
He says despite being 38, he feels fit and strong and knows he can score goals.
Doncaster Rovers said:
"We are delighted to confirm we have secured the return of Billy Sharp to the club on a one-year deal.
"The striker - who became Rovers’ record signing in 2010 after a loan move from Sheffield United was made permanent - netted 45 goals in 102 appearances during his previous spells in DN4.
"He returns to Rovers after a decade elsewhere with a record of 272 goals in 716 appearances."
Billy Sharp said:
“I had some great memories here,
“This is a club where I scored some good goals and I had some tough times as well, but they were there for me as a club. It has a special place in my heart.
“It’s another challenge for me that suited me at this stage of my career. I know I’m 38 but age is just a number and I still feel really fit and strong. I feel I can still score goals at this level.
“I want to be successful personally but as a group as well and try to get the club back into the division where I started with them.
“It’s going to take some hard work and togetherness from the group but I want to be a part of that to try to get there and hopefully I can hit the ground running.”
Rovers manager Grant McCann said:
“We’re delighted to get this done. We’ve been speaking with Billy and his representative for a few weeks.
“I think it was important for us to bring more firepower to the team and Billy will certainly do that. He’s had a tremendous career.
“I know he’s loved at Doncaster and the fans love him so I’m really pleased to bring him back here.”