Scunthorpe United manager Andy Butler reveals stance on outgoing Doncaster Rovers forward Billy Sharp
Scunthorpe United manager Andy Butler reveals stance on potential move for Doncaster Rovers forward Billy Sharp
Scunthorpe United manager Andy Butler has scotched talk of a potential move for Doncaster Rovers veteran Billy Sharp.
It was recently confirmed that Sharp will leave Doncaster at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on his fourth spell at the Eco-Power Stadium.
The 40-year-old has not made a decision on his future, leading fans to speculate over potential destinations for the prolific marksman.
Sharp enjoyed a goal-laden spell at Scunthorpe between 2005 and 2007, but a return to Glanford Park does not appear to be in the offing.
Andy Butler reveals Billy Sharp stance
Iron boss Andy Butler, a former Doncaster stalwart himself, was asked by BBC Radio Humberside if he would be interested in signing Sharp.
He responded: “No.”
When asked for his reasoning, the 42-year-old retired defender said: “He’s just not a player that I’d look at. We’ve got Danny Whitehall and Dec Howe up fornt, so there’s no need for another one.”
Scunthorpe currently sit fifth in the National League table and are hoping to secure a long-awaited return to League Two.
Grant McCann waxes lyrical about Billy Sharp
Sharp, a Sheffield United icon and former Leeds United frontman, is among the most revered goalscorers in EFL history.
Since it was announced he will be seeking pastures new, tributes to Sharp have flooded in from all corners of Doncaster.
Rovers boss Grant McCann said: “I can’t sing Billy’s praises enough really. Ever since he walked in here, on day one, he’s been absolutely outstanding.
“From a personal point of view, what he brings to the team, to the staff, to the football club, he’s been an absolute diamond, a testament to him and his family.
“He has had a magnificent career up to this point. I’ve got a really good relationship with Bill. I can ask him things, I can ask him to feed things back from the changing room for me and get feedback from him. He’s been brilliant for us on and off the pitch, on the pitch, and he’s still hungry for more.
“It was just a conversation with myself and him to see what he wanted to do. I think he’s still unsure himself to be honest with you. I think he’s going to keep it open for the summer and see what comes along for him, whether that be coaching, management, playing.”