Sharp left Leeds United for Sheffield United in 2015.
There could be divided loyalties in the Sharp household on Friday, based on comments made by the Sheffield United striker this time last year.
Sharp, who has captained the Blades to the League One title and third in the Championship since then, returns to former club Leeds United with his current employers on Friday.
The Sheffield lad spent a season at Leeds before returning for a third spell with his childhood heroes in 2015.
And it would appear that time left a lasting impression on one of his sons, Leo.
Speaking to Sheffield Live TV in October 2016, Sharp said: “Hopefully they’ll (his sons) want to be Sheffield United fans (when they’re older).
“Leo obviously remembers Leeds and Doncaster – he always winds me up about the fact he still likes Leeds.”
But as far as Sharp is concerned, it could be worse. “If he supports Leeds it’s better than (Sheffield) Wednesday”, he added.
Sheffield United can go top of the Championship – and extend their lead over fourth-place Leeds to seven points – with a win at Elland Road.
Sharp scored five goals in 35 games for Leeds, although only 18 of those appearances came as a starter.
But the 31-year-old has had no such problems back at Bramall Lane, and has already equalled his entire Leeds tally in 10 outings this season.
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