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Billy Sharp has scored 258 goals in English league football Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp has signed a new one-year deal with the newly promoted club. The 39-year-old joined Doncaster for a fourth spell last summer and scored nine goals in 43 league appearances as the South Yorkshire side won the League Two title. The new contract will allow Sharp to keep playing beyond his 40th birthday, which falls in February. "I thoroughly enjoyed this season, getting promoted, winning the league - it all fell into place nicely, " Sharp told the club website. , external "I feel wanted here. It's a great dressing room and we're playing a league higher and everyone wants to play as high as they can. "To be able to still be playing League One football at the age of 40 will be a big achievement as well for me. " No player has scored more than Sharp's 258 league goals in the top four tiers of English football since he made his debut for Sheffield United in November 2004. He went on to have two further spells with the Blades and twice helped them win promotion to the Premier League. Sharp, who has won six promotions across his career, has also had spells with Rushden & Diamonds, Scunthorpe United, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Leeds United, LA Galaxy and Hull City. Rovers fans praise team spirit at promotion event Doncaster clinch title with win over Notts County Defender Wood retires after Doncaster promotion Watch Tottenham's Europa League final news conference with Postecoglou, Son & Porro England to bring in minimum fitness standards Leicester charged with new financial rules breach Can therapy change your life? The toxic culture of some swimming clubs exposed The ultimate crash course in interior design is back Gripping, Bafta award-winning crime drama The £100m final Man Utd cannot afford to lose? F1 Q&A: Did Mc Laren miss a trick in Norris v Piastri battle? Wait goes on as Salah bids to break Premier League records Why Swiatek's reign as 'Queen of Clay' is under threat 'Scheffler's Woods-like mentality should worry chasing pack' 'They now sing England's number one' - Henderson's rise against the odds England bolters, Steward's potential switch & a 'Carewell' How 'Beckham-like' Rice inspired Arsenal win. Video How 'Beckham-like' Rice inspired Arsenal win Mc Ilroy and the 'non-conforming' driver controversy Baltimore scores twice as Chelsea beat Man Utd to secure treble. Video Baltimore scores twice as Chelsea beat Man Utd to secure treble 'Inspirational' Vardy's perfect Leicester parting. Video'Inspirational' Vardy's perfect Leicester parting 'The old place will live on - but this was end of an era for Goodison Park' 'It can't all come from the manager' - Keown on how Arsenal can become winners A tale of nine points & the 99th minute - how Ajax blew title 'This is the year of the underdog - and I love it! ' Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history. Video Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history 'Just get rid of VAR! ' - Rooney baffled by Henderson decision. Video'Just get rid of VAR! ' - Rooney baffled by Henderson decision 'You see ghosts of your mates' - what Goodison means to Everton fans 'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? Video'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? The team of the year with no games - Scotland women's 'helpless' situation Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.