Phil Sharpe (footballer)

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Philip Sharpe, born Leeds 26 January 1968, is a former professional footballer, and was also manager of Bradford P.A. until removed from the post in March 2007.

As a player he started at Doncaster Rovers before having spells at Halifax Town, Farsley Celtic and abroad at Eendracht Wervik in Germany and Union de Centre in Belgium.

He returned to play for Gateshead, Ashton Utd, Bradford P.A., Garforth Town and Guiseley. He was appointed Frickley Athletic player-manager in July 2002. With Frickley he won the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup in season 2003-04.

Sharpe joined A.F.C. Emley as assistant to Paul David in September 2004, after leaving as manager of Frickley Athletic earlier that month.

He joined Bradford Park Avenue late in the 2005-06 season when manager Gary Brook was sacked but was himself replaced at by Benny Philips in March 2007.

He joined Northwich Victoria in October 2007 as assistant to Neil Redfearn.