John Sharpe (footballer)

John William Henry Sharpe (born Portsmouth, 9 October 1957)[1] is an English former professional footballer. His clubs included Southampton,[2] Swansea City,[3] and Gillingham, where he made nearly 200 Football League appearances.[4]

John Sharpe
Personal information
Full name John William Henry Sharpe
Date of birth (1957-10-09) 9 October 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1974–1975 Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1978 Southampton 21 (0)
1978–1985 Gillingham 194 (2)
1985 Southampton 0 (0)
1985 Swansea City 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:00, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

During his season at Swansea City an injury occurred which meant the end of his professional career in football, after which he then featured in various charity football events.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 287. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
  2. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  3. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  4. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database