Former Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp has signed for Rushden following his retirement from professional football. The 38-year-old, who scored 129 goals in 377 appearances for his boyhood club, will continue his playing career at the non-league level.
Sharp's move was confirmed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The forward spent the majority of his career at Bramall Lane across multiple spells, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer in the modern era.
Rushden, who compete in the Southern League Premier Division Central, will benefit from Sharp's vast experience in the English football pyramid.
