the summer of 1901, where he made a further six appearances towards the end of the season, before retiring from professional football. In 1904, his amateur status was restored and he turned out for Kirkdale and then Southport Central of the Lancashire Combination. Career outside football Sharp was also a good cricketer and in the summer of 1900 averaged over 40 for Herefordshire. In 1904, he became the landlord of a public house situated opposite Goodison Park. He later joined the Everton board of directors, along with his brother. Honours Southampton Southern League champions: 1900–01 References 1876 births Sportspeople from Hereford 1949 deaths English footballers English Football League players Southern Football League players Hereford Town F.C. players Hereford Thistle F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players Everton F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Southport F.C. players Everton F.C. directors and chairmen Association football fullbacks