Sharp, who struck the opening goal in Doncaster's 3-1 defeat to Middlesbrough on Tuesday before unveiling a T-shirt bearing the words 'that's for you son', has opened his heart on dealing with his sadness.
Dedication: Footballer Billy Sharp played and scored for Doncaster just days after the death of his newborn song Luey Jacob
Tribute: Before kick-off there was an emotional minute of applause from both sets of fans and the players in honour of Sharp's son
The striker lost Louie Jacob on Saturday, and the fans and players at the Keepmoat Stadium gave a minute's applause to celebrate his short life.
In a series of posts on Twitter, he wrote: 'To captain the side tonite was an honour and a pleasure, the minute applause I was crying meant so much to me thanks to both sets of fans.
'My goal tonight was the most important goal of my career dedicated to my brave boy luey jacob sharp Ilove u son sleep tight. thatsforyouson.
Anguish: Sharp (left) shows his conflicting emotions as he leaves the pitch at the final whistle
'My goal had to be something special tonight for my special boy. I'm so proud of him, and his mum @jadecarlie86.
'Seriously again its took me 2 hours to read all my tweets I'm in total shock for all ur support u have shown,love to you all.
'I am absolutely overwhelmed with thesupport from ppl all over the world has given to me tonite, I really can't thank u all enough. amazing.'
After the match, Doncaster manager Dean Saunders revealed the trauma Sharp has been through, by saying: 'I know what has been going on all week, the finer detail, and it is worse than you might think.
'But Billy rang me last night and said he wanted to play because he wanted to score a goal for his son. Hehasn't trained, but when he said that, I couldn't refuse.
'He is going to be feeling the pain for a long time yet. But maybe the best thing for him is to come in and train with his mates. This has been hanging over him for a while, but perhaps he can turn over a leaf now and begin to get on with things.
'What is really pleasing is that he banged in a goal for his son, which is all he wanted to do. It was like the story had already been written, and I'm really proud of him. It tells you everything about him.'
Sharp's girlfriend Jade Fair also sent the following tweet: '@billysharp10 & I are grateful for the love and support we have received. Daddy did Luey proud tonight.Sleep tight angel.'
Referee Darren Deadman was praised afterwards for using common sense and not issuing the standard yellow card for Sharp's celebration.
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail