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Billy Sharp eyes up new job days after retiring from professional football

Former Sheffield United and Leeds striker Billy Sharp has revealed he wants to go into management having hung up his boots. The 40-year-old, who was the Championship’s all-time top scorer, of

By Ben McAleer · talkSPORT

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Billy Sharp announced his goal to become a football manager shortly after retiring from playing.
The 40-year-old retired with 299 career goals over a 22-year professional career.
Sharp credited managers Chris Wilder, Grant McCann, and Liam Rosenior as key influences on his coaching ambitions.

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Former Sheffield United and Leeds United striker Billy Sharp has announced his desire to transition into football management shortly after retiring. Speaking on talkSPORT on Thursday, the 40-year-old revealed he intends to study the game and actively pursue a managerial career following a 22-year playing journey.

Sharp retired with 299 career goals and noted he learned managerial tactics from Chris Wilder, Grant McCann, and Liam Rosenior. He also stated he would come out of retirement to play for free if Wilder asked him back to Sheffield United.

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