Throughout the years, Leeds United has been home to some formidable strikers. Luciano Becchio and Jermaine Beckford are just a few of the names that come to mind. Currently, Joel Piroe is leading the attack for Leeds, but he may not be sticking around for long.
One striker who could have made a lasting impact at Elland Road is Billy Sharp. A Yorkshire-born talent with an impressive goal-scoring record, Sharp had the potential to be as prolific as Becchio if given the chance. However, after just one season at Leeds, Sharp was called back to Sheffield United, where he continued to shine.
Despite his short-lived time at Leeds, Sharp expressed his willingness to stay with the club if given the opportunity. But the call from Sheffield United was too strong to resist. Sharp’s time at Leeds may have been brief, but he still managed to make an impact with memorable goals against Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town.
Leeds paid £600,000 for Sharp, a modest fee for a player with such scoring prowess. While his allegiance to Sheffield United was clear, Sharp’s talent on the field could not be denied.
