EFL cult hero performs shock retirement U-turn as he joins new club just WEEKS after hanging up boots live on Sky Sports

EFL cult hero Billy Sharp has sensationally returned to football just weeks after announcing his retirement. Sharp has re-signed for former club Rushden and Diamonds, who he played for back in 2005. It comes after the 40-year-old announced his retirement from football LIVE on TV just weeks ago. The club, who play in the eighth tier, posted: “After 21 years away, AFC Rushden & Diamonds are excited to announce that Billy Sharp becomes a Diamond once again. Billy scored the first of his 299 goals for Rushden & Diamonds back in 2005.