Friday 24 June 2011

Lee Sharpe


DoB: May 27, 1971

PoB: Halesowen, England

Position: Winger

Clubs represented: Torquay United, Manchester United, Leeds United, Sampdoria, Bradford City, Portsmouth, Exeter City, Grindavík, Garforth Town

Total appearances/goals: 345/40

Total caps: 8/0

Honours:
3 domestic league titles, 3 domestic cups, 1 league cup, 4 domestic super cups

1 Cup Winner's Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup

Highs:
Winning the Cup Winner's Cup (MU's first european title in over 20 years) in 91 as well as the double in 96 would be his greatest achievements. Had a great 8 year run dominating the wings along with Andrei Kanchelskis.

Lows:
Injuries and the rise of Ryan Giggs and David Beckham had him on the way out from Manchester. A series of unsuccessful spells led to his retirement at 32.
Internationally, could never cope with the opposition of John Barnes.



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