Richard Sharp (footballer) explained

Richard Sharp
Fullname:Richard Sharp
Birth Date:26 January 1956
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Bargeddie Amateurs
Years1:1974–1975
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1975–1976
Clubs2:Greenock Morton
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:1976–1977
Clubs3:Kilmarnock
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:1977–1979
Clubs4:St Mirren
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:1978–1980
Clubs5:Dunfermline Athletic
Caps5:32
Goals5:6
Years6:1980–1982
Clubs6:East Stirlingshire
Caps6:41
Goals6:4

Richard "Ricky" Sharp (born 26 January 1956) was a Scottish professional footballer who is best known for his time with Dunfermline Athletic and Kilmarnock.

Football career

Sharp joined Rangers on 6 April 1974 from Bargeddie Amateurs.[1] He made one appearance for the club during a Scottish League Cup match against Hibernian, on 10 August 1974.[2] Sharp was substituted (replaced by Jim Denny), with Rangers losing 0–3 at half time and he never played for the club again.

He moved on to Morton shortly afterwards. On 17 January 1976, Sharp left Morton and joined Kilmarnock before moving on to St Mirren eighteen months later in September 1977. Sharp had subsequent spells with Dunfermline Athletic and East Stirlingshire respectively.

Later career

Sharp retired from professional football in 1982 and joined Strathclyde Police.

Personal life

Sharp has one older brother (Andrew) and one younger brother, former Everton and Scotland striker Graeme.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Bob Ferrier . Robert McElroy . Rangers: The Complete Record . Breedon Books. 2005. 1-85983-481-7.
  2. News: Sharp, Richard . fitbastats.com . 17 June 2016.
  3. Book: Glasgow Rangers: Player by Player. The Crowood Press. Ferrier, Bob . McElroy, Robert . amp. 1990. 1-85223-404-0.