Posh Women defender Emily Sharpe has announced she will bring time on her playing career following Sunday's game with Stourbridge at PIMS Park.
Peterborough United Women defender Emily Sharpe has confirmed she will bring the curtain down on her playing career following Sunday's final FAWNL Division One Midlands fixture against Stourbridge at PIMS Park.
Sharpe will be part of manager Jake Poole's coaching staff for the 2026-2027 campaign where she will play a key role as Posh look forward to Tier 3 football.
Sharpe, who joined Posh from Loughborough Lightning after also representing the Loughborough Foxes, made 37 appearances for Posh, and follows Kayleigh Hines and Meg Lawlor in announcing their retirement in recent days.
Sharpe said: "My time with Posh has been so special and to play with this incredible group is a privilege. I am so proud of all we have achieved on this journey and I couldn't have wished for a better ending."
Poole said: "Emily was one of our first signings when coming into the club and has displayed the professionalism we brought her into the club for consistently throughout her time here as a player.
"She's had an outstanding career at this level and has led by example throughout that. I am delighted to bring her on board the coaching staff and know she will continue show these skills in her new role."
The club will confirm the full make-up of the coaching staff for the 2026-2027 campaign in due course.