Billy's boy and Dad's dedication

'This is a minute's applause to celebrate the short life of Billy and Jade's son Louie Jacob Sharp.

'Born 27th October.

'Taken by the angels on the 29th.

'Sleep tight son.'

This message was read out at the Keepmoat Stadium this evening, a heartwrenching memory and tribute to Doncaster striker Billy Sharp's two day old son, who tragically died on Saturday. 

The incredible thing is that Sharp played this evening. And he scored. Though his goal on the scoresheet was in vain as Middlesbrough came out victorious on the night, it was certainly not in vain in a most wonderful memorial and tribute to Sharp's son. 

Billy Sharp is a fine striker, but besides this it really shows everything in football in a different light. Whilst fans may sometimes think that if their team wins it is a matter of life or death, when faced with such realities it shows that this thinking is nonsensical. 

Sharp has shown tonight not only unbelievable professionalism, but also to the rest of the football world that when faced with tragedies, sometimes the best thing you can do is make your life a true dedication to those whom you love.