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Rushden & Diamonds manager Elliot Sandy hails Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp after FA Cup defeat

Elliot Sandy was full of praise for Billy Sharp after the United legend stepped in for their suspended striker…

By Max Morris · The Star

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:20 PM

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Manager Elliot Sandy praised Billy Sharp after the Sheffield United legend played for Rushden & Diamonds.
The 40-year-old striker came out of retirement to feature in their 4-0 FA Cup defeat.
Sharp stepped in to play as cover for the team's suspended striker.

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds manager Elliot Sandy praised former Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp after the 40-year-old came out of retirement to play in their FA Cup first-round match. Sharp stepped in to cover for a suspended forward as Rushden & Diamonds suffered a 4-0 defeat against Burton.

Sandy expressed gratitude to Sharp for traveling from Sheffield to train twice during the week and sharing tactical insights. Sharp almost marked the occasion with his 300th career goal in stoppage time, but his 92nd-minute attempt went wide.

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Rushden & Diamonds manager Elliot Sandy hails Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp after FA Cup defeat

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