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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Henry Sharpe | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||
| Playing 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) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and 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.
References
- Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 287. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
- Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
- Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
- Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
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