Lee Sharpe Retires..

VanNistelrater · 15th August 2003, 12:46

Sharpe quits

Lee Sharpe, the former United and England winger, has retired aged 32 after spending only three months with Iceland club Grindavik. It completes a remarkable downward spiral since he left Old Trafford in 1996. Sharpe, who won eight caps, moved from United to Leeds and then had short spells at a series of clubs including Sampdoria, Bradford City, Portsmouth and Exeter.

Ian Ladyman, Daily Mail

Stanley Road · 15th August 2003, 13:12

Top geezer

I'm sure Arse fans have fond memories of him too

O'Sheady · 15th August 2003, 13:22

Lee should get a job as a tv pundit,he'd be better than most of the wankers on sky and with Bestie back on the sauce ,there is a spot free on the saterday show.

Van Veron · 15th August 2003, 13:34

Well, guess the Icelandic Super Duper League was too tough for this Sharpe dude.

Grindavik did not win a single game when he was here and have now won 7 in a row since he left.

So, if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen!

seanoc · 15th August 2003, 14:22

Sharpey will always be a legend, that back heel flick in Europe......

15th August 2003, 14:33

good player for united, shit player since leaving them

15th August 2003, 14:42

One of the very few times i have heard from him since he left!

ElmParkRed · 15th August 2003, 14:42

Sad news that, quality player and a personal fave when he was at United. Had the ability & potential to be the best English left winger of modern times. IMO had he stayed a red would have been a far better player than Giggs & a permanent fixture on the left.

redmanc · 15th August 2003, 14:54

A top lad and a shame, good luck sharpe!

2Bullish · 15th August 2003, 15:43

Lee Sharpe wasted his talent, he used to go out all the time when he was at MU and was always on the piss (liked his peruvian as well) became best mates with a friend of mine Mark Russell(who went on to top himself through depression from all the drugs he was taking God rest his soul) and spiralled down hill. Another George Best sans talent.

Beckham007 · 15th August 2003, 17:22

Good luck to Sharpie in all his future endevaours.
Truly a red legend and ill never ever forget him.
Classy act when with us and should have left it at that.....

This should be a sticky IMO.....

PS. Loved his macarena celebration......

Murt · 15th August 2003, 19:22

An amazing player,

As fast as Giggs and as good a crosser as Bex, really could leave fulbacks for dead and in all honesty their isnt a player like him in the modern game, the closest to him would be Joaquin.

He crammed as much breathtaking football into his few yrs at Utd that most players do in their careers, ill allways have fond memories of him

jraby · 15th August 2003, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'sheady

Lee should get a job as a tv pundit,he'd be better than most of the wankers on sky and with Bestie back on the sauce ,there is a spot free on the saterday show.

Funny you should say that, he was on Talksport last sunday and said he had some tv work lined up and hoped it would lead to something regular.

Keane16 · 15th August 2003, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murt

An amazing player,

He crammed as much breathtaking football into his few yrs at Utd that most players do in their careers, ill allways have fond memories of him

spot on

redpie · 15th August 2003, 22:02

It is a mystery how a player can reach such heights and then suddenly spiral downwards into oblivion like a burnt-out Icarus.

What must it feel like to be such a young, winged-heeled hero who sports with Gods and clashes with Titans in a Theatre of Dreams and then suddenly wakes up one morning with feet of clay in a field of dead men?

manux399 · 15th August 2003, 22:27

I heard Sharpey on the radio last week and he has no regrets at all, why should he..? Sure he could have done more with his career but he did far more and won far than some big names I can think of....!!!

Good Luck Lee, your a Red..!! Arsenal 6-2 away great night for all who were lucky to be there..!!

zippy · 16th August 2003, 00:32

Sharpe was good because of his speed, as he got older, he got heavier and started to lose his pace a bit. Unfortunately wingers rely on speed as well as skill - a good player can change roles though, he could have gone back to playing as a left back but obviously didnt want to which is a shame because his career could have extended by a few years if he had.

Still, if he likes he's welcome to try out for my team here in Vancouver; i cant promise him a place on the first team, if he doesnt mind proving himself as a sub first though he might just make it...

$ukhjit · 16th August 2003, 00:36

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16th August 2003, 00:58

Best of luck to you Lee, once a red always a red, shame you left us as you would have been one of the best wingers we ever had, u had the best left foot in the business.
Look forward to reading your book (is it still for release at Xmas?)

Toofy · 16th August 2003, 01:17

Sharpey was a top, top Man U, player.
Knew how to turn it on vs Sheep, Scousers, Blue Noses.
He knew what it meant for the fans.
Never forget the wonder goal against leeds away.
Pity, great player who would have been up there with legends in 60's, 70's when footy culture was different.

holyland red · 18th March 2004, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by manux399

Good Luck Lee, your a Red..!! Arsenal 6-2 away great night for all who were lucky to be there..!!

MrMarcello · 18th March 2004, 21:36

Why was he sold? To make room for Giggs? Clash with SAF?

Giordano · 18th March 2004, 21:46

Yeah along with Kanchelskis to make way for Giggs and Becks.

Murt · 18th March 2004, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Why was he sold? To make room for Giggs? Clash with SAF?

He had a lot of injuries, a bit too fond of the old designer dandruff, and a long term loss of form.
When he first arrived he was like greased lightning, just zoomed past fullbacks. Later on when he lost his pace he was still an amazing crosser of the ball but in the end ½ a mill to Leeds wasnt a bad deal.

MrMarcello · 18th March 2004, 22:01

You mean 4 and 1/2 million, according to Red 11.

MelvinYeo · 19th March 2004, 01:03

He is playing golf here in Singapore i think.

He was converted into a left back to accomdmate Giggs wasn't he?

lchk · 19th March 2004, 01:26

Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Hilton when he and the team were in Kuala Lumpur, first thing he asked us fans were, "Where's the best night spots?"

bbest · 19th March 2004, 01:29

maybe he should have joined the malaysia or s-league as a player or coach.

giggsyflying · 19th March 2004, 05:15

i feel sorry for sharpe
he is a good player indeed but followed the bad example of best and had bad luck on injuries

he was also unlucky with emerge of giggsy
i think his crossing and finishing are better the giggsy

his goal celebration is second to none
the best i had ever seen

anyway i wish him all the best

Red down under · 19th March 2004, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by redpie

It is a mystery how a player can reach such heights and then suddenly spiral downwards into oblivion like a burnt-out Icarus.

What must it feel like to be such a young, winged-heeled hero who sports with Gods and clashes with Titans in a Theatre of Dreams and then suddenly wakes up one morning with feet of clay in a field of dead men?

kinell redpie, can I have some of what you're on

Red down under · 19th March 2004, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanley Road

Top geezer

I'm sure Arse fans have fond memories of him too

It's sending tingles down my spine - coz I was there!!

19th March 2004, 08:29

He is currently in Singapore playing golf or something and in an interview with a local tabloid earlier this week, he stated he wouldn't go back into football (eg. coaching or anything) and prob stick to golf and maintaining his business (a pub and other interests)

Yeah pity if i remembered correctly he nearly came to one of the asian leagues to play ... btw he has blonde hair nw for those who hav yet to see him for a long long time

MelvinYeo · 19th March 2004, 08:31

js_ogs · 19th March 2004, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus

He is currently in Singapore playing golf or something and in an interview with a local tabloid earlier this week, he stated he wouldn't go back into football (eg. coaching or anything) and prob stick to golf and maintaining his business (a pub and other interests)

Yeah pity if i remembered correctly he nearly came to one of the asian leagues to play ... btw he has blonde hair nw for those who hav yet to see him for a long long time

yup...saw him last week on 'here we go.' shocked me with his platinum blonde look

i've always loved his teeth...they're so...straight. met him at HRC when he came over in 1995. and i remember him saying he's best mates with keane (at that time, anyway).

Red_Molly · 19th March 2004, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melvinyeo

He is playing golf here in Singapore i think.

He was converted into a left back to accomdmate Giggs wasn't he?

Actually made his debut at left back and I think he played 20-ish games there in 88-89, and half a dozen at left wing. When Giggs got the left wing slot, though Sharpe was emergency full back occasionally, he still got a lot of midfield games competing with Kanchelskis, made loads of assists and was still one of our leading goal scorers. It was the emergance of Beckham and all those injuries having robbed him of his blistering pace that finally did for him at United.

First full season (90/91) Sharpe won European Cup Winners Cup medal, was PFA Young Player of The Year, scored a hat-trick at Arsenal and made his debut for England. Not bad eh?

$ukhjit · 19th March 2004, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by js_ogs

i've always loved his teeth...they're so...straight.

What, his tobacco stained teeth?

vijay · 19th March 2004, 19:01

Lee Sharpe was definitely a better crosser than Giggs.Good player..nothing more to say about him.

Keane16 · 19th March 2004, 21:09

Superb player for United. On his day he was irresistable, but didn't look after himself properly. I'll always think of him as a real legend.

Shane B · 20th March 2004, 04:58

A servant to the club and looked a great prospect, he could have been one of our all time greats, and it must torment him to think of the glory years he missed out on, and i suspect it had everything to do with shovelling lines of beak up his nose, what a shame!

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15th August 2003, 13:12	#2 (permalink)
Stanley Road I.C.F. Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Welcome to RAWKcafe.net Posts: 26,997	Top geezer I'm sure Arse fans have fond memories of him too

15th August 2003, 13:22	#3 (permalink)
O'Sheady Youth Team Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In the shead Posts: 298	Lee should get a job as a tv pundit,he'd be better than most of the wankers on sky and with Bestie back on the sauce ,there is a spot free on the saterday show.

15th August 2003, 13:34	#4 (permalink)
Van Veron Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: How do I change my name? Posts: 108	Well, guess the Icelandic Super Duper League was too tough for this Sharpe dude. Grindavik did not win a single game when he was here and have now won 7 in a row since he left. So, if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen!

15th August 2003, 14:22	#5 (permalink)
seanoc Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Corkman in exile Posts: 902	Sharpey will always be a legend, that back heel flick in Europe......

15th August 2003, 14:33	#6 (permalink)
LethalInjection Guest Posts: n/a	good player for united, shit player since leaving them

15th August 2003, 14:42	#7 (permalink)
sYd Guest Posts: n/a	One of the very few times i have heard from him since he left!

15th August 2003, 14:42	#8 (permalink)
ElmParkRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: British by birth - English by the grace of God Posts: 1,738	Sad news that, quality player and a personal fave when he was at United. Had the ability & potential to be the best English left winger of modern times. IMO had he stayed a red would have been a far better player than Giggs & a permanent fixture on the left.

15th August 2003, 14:54	#9 (permalink)
redmanc First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: There is no spoon. Posts: 6,494	A top lad and a shame, good luck sharpe!

15th August 2003, 15:43	#10 (permalink)
2Bullish Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arcadia with a mortgage. Posts: 4,355	Lee Sharpe wasted his talent, he used to go out all the time when he was at MU and was always on the piss (liked his peruvian as well) became best mates with a friend of mine Mark Russell(who went on to top himself through depression from all the drugs he was taking God rest his soul) and spiralled down hill. Another George Best sans talent.

15th August 2003, 17:22	#11 (permalink)
Beckham007 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Sir Matt Busby Way - LUHG Posts: 4,466	Good luck to Sharpie in all his future endevaours. Truly a red legend and ill never ever forget him. Classy act when with us and should have left it at that..... This should be a sticky IMO..... PS. Loved his macarena celebration......

15th August 2003, 19:22	#12 (permalink)
Murt Banned Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Dimmer than Welsh Red Posts: 17,065	An amazing player, As fast as Giggs and as good a crosser as Bex, really could leave fulbacks for dead and in all honesty their isnt a player like him in the modern game, the closest to him would be Joaquin. He crammed as much breathtaking football into his few yrs at Utd that most players do in their careers, ill allways have fond memories of him

15th August 2003, 22:02	#15 (permalink)
redpie Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mrs Merton's box room Posts: 2,971	It is a mystery how a player can reach such heights and then suddenly spiral downwards into oblivion like a burnt-out Icarus. What must it feel like to be such a young, winged-heeled hero who sports with Gods and clashes with Titans in a Theatre of Dreams and then suddenly wakes up one morning with feet of clay in a field of dead men?

15th August 2003, 22:27	#16 (permalink)
manux399 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Dubai, UAE. "Dubai Les Sealey Reds..!!!!" Posts: 3,290	I heard Sharpey on the radio last week and he has no regrets at all, why should he..? Sure he could have done more with his career but he did far more and won far than some big names I can think of....!!! Good Luck Lee, your a Red..!! Arsenal 6-2 away great night for all who were lucky to be there..!!

16th August 2003, 00:32	#17 (permalink)
zippy Banned Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Rainbow Posts: 2,461	Sharpe was good because of his speed, as he got older, he got heavier and started to lose his pace a bit. Unfortunately wingers rely on speed as well as skill - a good player can change roles though, he could have gone back to playing as a left back but obviously didnt want to which is a shame because his career could have extended by a few years if he had. Still, if he likes he's welcome to try out for my team here in Vancouver; i cant promise him a place on the first team, if he doesnt mind proving himself as a sub first though he might just make it...

16th August 2003, 00:36	#18 (permalink)
$ukhjit First Team Sub Join Date: May 2001 Location: Leicester, United Kingdom Posts: 5,344	DOWNLOAD Great Lee Sharpe Moments 1993/94 Lee Sharpe vs Everton 1994/95 Lee Sharpe vs Barcelona (famous back-heel) Lee Sharpe vs Arsenal More to come, feel free to request!

16th August 2003, 00:58	#19 (permalink)
littlereddevil Guest Posts: n/a	Best of luck to you Lee, once a red always a red, shame you left us as you would have been one of the best wingers we ever had, u had the best left foot in the business. Look forward to reading your book (is it still for release at Xmas?)

16th August 2003, 01:17	#20 (permalink)
Toofy Youth Team Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 185	Sharpey was a top, top Man U, player. Knew how to turn it on vs Sheep, Scousers, Blue Noses. He knew what it meant for the fans. Never forget the wonder goal against leeds away. Pity, great player who would have been up there with legends in 60's, 70's when footy culture was different.

18th March 2004, 21:36	#22 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,532	Why was he sold? To make room for Giggs? Clash with SAF?

18th March 2004, 21:46	#23 (permalink)
Giordano Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 985	Yeah along with Kanchelskis to make way for Giggs and Becks.

18th March 2004, 22:01	#25 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,532	You mean 4 and 1/2 million, according to Red 11.

19th March 2004, 01:03	#26 (permalink)
MelvinYeo I'm only here for the post count Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 14,859	He is playing golf here in Singapore i think. He was converted into a left back to accomdmate Giggs wasn't he?

19th March 2004, 01:26	#27 (permalink)
lchk Banned Join Date: May 2001 Location: Transfer Forum Posts: 4,891	Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Hilton when he and the team were in Kuala Lumpur, first thing he asked us fans were, "Where's the best night spots?"

19th March 2004, 01:29	#28 (permalink)
bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,885	maybe he should have joined the malaysia or s-league as a player or coach.

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giggsyflying Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Football is not life. It is more than life. Posts: 1,623	i feel sorry for sharpe he is a good player indeed but followed the bad example of best and had bad luck on injuries he was also unlucky with emerge of giggsy i think his crossing and finishing are better the giggsy his goal celebration is second to none the best i had ever seen anyway i wish him all the best

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Linus Guest Posts: n/a	He is currently in Singapore playing golf or something and in an interview with a local tabloid earlier this week, he stated he wouldn't go back into football (eg. coaching or anything) and prob stick to golf and maintaining his business (a pub and other interests) Yeah pity if i remembered correctly he nearly came to one of the asian leagues to play ... btw he has blonde hair nw for those who hav yet to see him for a long long time

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Keane16 Redcafe Minister for Guinness Therapy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eugene, are you even listening to me? Posts: 14,384	Superb player for United. On his day he was irresistable, but didn't look after himself properly. I'll always think of him as a real legend.

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Shane B Chef and honorary fat bloke in the Warrington Gimp Collective Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Quietly going about my business. Posts: 18,039	A servant to the club and looked a great prospect, he could have been one of our all time greats, and it must torment him to think of the glory years he missed out on, and i suspect it had everything to do with shovelling lines of beak up his nose, what a shame!