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{{short description|Northern Irish footballer}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Dean Shiels
| name = Dean Shiels
| fullname = Dean Andrew Shiels<ref name="Hugman2009-10 374">{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10 | year = 2009 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-474-0 | page = 374 }}</ref>
| fullname = Dean Andrew Shiels<ref name="Hugman2009-10 374">{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10 | year = 2009 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-474-0 | page = 374 }}</ref>
| image = Dean Shiels.jpg
| image = Dean Shiels (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| caption = Shiels in 2008
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|2|1|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman2009-10 374"/>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|2|1|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman2009-10 374"/>
| birth_place = [[Magherafelt]], Northern Ireland
| birth_place = [[Magherafelt]], Northern Ireland
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}<ref name="Hugman2009-10 374"/>
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}<ref name="Hugman2009-10 374"/>
| position = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| position = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub = [[Coleraine F.C.|Coleraine]] (manager)
| youthyears1 = 2001–2004
| clubnumber =
| youthclubs1 = [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]
| youthyears1 = 2001–2004
| years1 = 2004–2009
| youthclubs1 = [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]
| years1 = 2004–2009
| clubs1 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| clubs1 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| caps1 = 117
| caps1 = 117
| goals1 = 24
| goals1 = 24
| years2 = 2009–2012
| years2 = 2009–2012
| clubs2 = [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]]
| clubs2 = [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]]
| caps2 = 83
| caps2 = 83
| goals2 = 10
| goals2 = 10
| years3 = 2011–2012
| years3 = 2011–2012
| caps3 = 20
| caps3 = 20
| goals3 = 6
| goals3 = 6
| clubs3 = → [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] (loan)
| clubs3 = → [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] (loan)
| years4 = 2012
| years4 = 2012
| caps4 = 15
| caps4 = 15
| goals4 = 7
| goals4 = 7
| clubs4 = [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| clubs4 = [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| years5 = 2012–2016
| years5 = 2012–2016
| clubs5 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| clubs5 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| caps5 = 90
| caps5 = 90
| goals5 = 19
| goals5 = 19
| clubs6 = [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]]
| clubs6 = [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]]
| years6 = 2016
| years6 = 2016
| caps6 = 9
| caps6 = 9
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| caps10 = 10
| caps10 = 10
| goals10 = 2
| goals10 = 2
| totalcaps = 385
| nationalyears1 =
| totalgoals = 74
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 = Northern Ireland U16
| nationalteam1 = Northern Ireland U16
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalyears2 =
| nationalyears2 =
| nationalteam2 = Northern Ireland U17
| nationalteam2 = Northern Ireland U17
| nationalcaps2 = 8
| nationalcaps2 = 8
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 3
| nationalyears3 =
| nationalyears3 =
| nationalteam3 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U19]]
| nationalteam3 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U19]]
| nationalcaps3 = 5
| nationalcaps3 = 5
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| nationalcaps5 = 14
| nationalcaps5 = 14
| nationalgoals5 = 1
| nationalgoals5 = 1
| club-update =1 November 2018
| club-update = 1 November 2018
| nationalteam-update = 14:45, 26 April 2014 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 14:45, 26 April 2014 (UTC)
| manageryears1 = 2021–2023
| managerclubs1 = [[Dungannon Swifts F.C.|Dungannon Swifts]]
| manageryears2 = 2024–
| managerclubs2 = [[Coleraine F.C.|Coleraine]]
}}
}}


'''Dean Andrew Shiels''' (born 1 February 1985) is a British professional [[association football|footballer]], who plays as an [[attacking midfielder]], and is player manager of Upperlands FC. Shiels has previously played for [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]], [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]], [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]], [[FC Edmonton]] and [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]. He has also played in 14 full international matches for [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]. His father is [[Kenny Shiels]], who was his manager at Kilmarnock.
'''Dean Andrew Shiels''' (born 1 February 1985) is a Northern Irish former [[association football|footballer]] and current manager of [[Coleraine F.C.|Coleraine]].
He played for [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]], [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]], [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]], [[FC Edmonton]] and [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]], and made 14 full international appearances for [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]. His father is [[Kenny Shiels]], who was his manager at Kilmarnock.


==Club career==
==Club career==
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Shiels started his professional career at [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], but made no first team appearances for the club before signing for [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|last=Collin|first=Iain|url=http://sport.scotsman.com/football/Shiels-keen-to-use-Arsenal.2552214.jp |title=Shiels keen to use Arsenal education|work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]]|publisher=Johnston Press |date=6 August 2004}}</ref> In early 2006, Shiels had an operation to remove his right eye, which had been [[Blindness|blind]] since a domestic accident when he was eight years old. The damaged eye was causing headaches and it was agreed that surgery was the best solution.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/4627940.stm |title=Hibs' Shiels to have eye removed|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC |date=19 January 2006}}</ref> In November 2008, [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] apologised to Shiels after one of their supporters verbally abused him regarding his disability during a match at [[Love Street (stadium)|Love Street]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/7706980.stm |title=St Mirren apology to Hibs' Shiels|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] also criticised their supporters after they taunted Shiels about his disability during an [[Edinburgh derby]] match.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7812288.stm |title=Edinburgh clubs condemn jeering|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC|date=5 January 2009}}</ref>
Shiels started his professional career at [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], but made no first team appearances for the club before signing for [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|last=Collin|first=Iain|url=http://sport.scotsman.com/football/Shiels-keen-to-use-Arsenal.2552214.jp |title=Shiels keen to use Arsenal education|work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]]|publisher=Johnston Press |date=6 August 2004}}</ref> In early 2006, Shiels had an operation to remove his right eye, which had been [[Blindness|blind]] since a domestic accident when he was eight years old. The damaged eye was causing headaches and it was agreed that surgery was the best solution.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/4627940.stm |title=Hibs' Shiels to have eye removed|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC |date=19 January 2006}}</ref> In November 2008, [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] apologised to Shiels after one of their supporters verbally abused him regarding his disability during a match at [[Love Street (stadium)|Love Street]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/7706980.stm |title=St Mirren apology to Hibs' Shiels|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] also criticised their supporters after they taunted Shiels about his disability during an [[Edinburgh derby]] match.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7812288.stm |title=Edinburgh clubs condemn jeering|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC|date=5 January 2009}}</ref>


Shiels returned to action after his eye operation later in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4983194.stm |title=Shiels and Thompson in U21 squad|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC|date=7 May 2006}}</ref> He re-established himself in Hibs' first team squad in the [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07 season]], scoring in the team's first two league matches. He scored his first [[hat-trick]] for Hibs on 12 January 2008 in a 3–0 win over [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]] in the [[Scottish Cup]], but Shiels struggled to establish himself as a Hibs first-team regular throughout his time at [[Easter Road]].<ref name = "signs for Doncaster"/>
Shiels returned to action after his eye operation later in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4983194.stm |title=Shiels and Thompson in U21 squad|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC|date=7 May 2006}}</ref> He re-established himself in Hibs' first team squad in the [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07 season]], scoring in the team's first two league matches. However he missed their victory in the [[2007 Scottish League Cup Final]] due to injury.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/aidan-smith-if-theres-any-luck-going-then-dean-shiels-deserves-it-1638303|title=Aidan Smith: If there's any luck going, then Dean Shiels deserves it|publisher=The Scotsman|date=18 March 2012 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> He scored his first [[hat-trick]] for Hibs on 12 January 2008 in a 3–0 win over [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]] in the [[Scottish Cup]], but struggled to establish himself as a Hibs first-team regular throughout his time at [[Easter Road]].<ref name = "signs for Doncaster"/>


===Doncaster Rovers===
===Doncaster Rovers===
Shiels, whose contract with Hibernian was due to expire in the summer of 2009, signed for [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]] on 2 February 2009.<ref name = "signs for Doncaster">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7861710.stm |title=Doncaster snap up striker Shiels|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC |date=2 February 2009}}</ref> He was transferred for a fee of around £50,000.<ref name = "kenny loan"/> He made his Rovers debut on 21 February 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–1 defeat at [[Swansea City F.C.|Swansea City]]. His first goal for the club came in the last home match of the 2008–09 season, when he scored the first goal in a 2–0 victory over [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]].
Shiels, whose contract with Hibernian was due to expire in the summer of 2009, signed for [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]] on 2 February 2009.<ref name = "signs for Doncaster">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7861710.stm |title=Doncaster snap up striker Shiels|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=BBC |date=2 February 2009}}</ref> He was transferred for a fee of around £50,000.<ref name = "kenny loan"/> He made his Rovers debut on 21 February 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–1 defeat at [[Swansea City F.C.|Swansea City]]. His first goal for the club came in the last home match of the 2008–09 season, when he scored the first goal in a 2–0 victory over [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]].


Shiels scored six goals in 42 games during the 2009–10 season.<ref>[http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39030&season_id=139 Games played by Dean Shiels in 2009/2010] Soccerbase</ref> However, during the 2010–11 season Shiels lost his place in the Doncaster starting line-up.<ref name = "kenny loan"/> He was loaned to [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] in July 2011 and his contract was mutually terminated in January 2012.<ref name="Shiels Leaves Rovers">{{cite news|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~2573592,00.html |publisher=Doncaster Rovers FC |work=doncasterroversfc.co.uk |date=11 January 2012 |accessdate=18 February 2012 |title=Shiels Leaves Rovers |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115025352/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10329~2573592%2C00.html |archivedate=15 January 2012 }}</ref>
Shiels scored six goals in 42 games during the 2009–10 season.<ref>[http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39030&season_id=139 Games played by Dean Shiels in 2009/2010] Soccerbase</ref> However, during the 2010–11 season Shiels lost his place in the Doncaster starting line-up.<ref name = "kenny loan"/> He was loaned to [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] in July 2011 and his contract was mutually terminated in January 2012.<ref name="Shiels Leaves Rovers">{{cite news|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~2573592,00.html |publisher=Doncaster Rovers FC |work=doncasterroversfc.co.uk |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=18 February 2012 |title=Shiels Leaves Rovers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115025352/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10329~2573592%2C00.html |archive-date=15 January 2012 }}</ref>


===Kilmarnock===
===Kilmarnock===
Shiels signed a six-month loan deal with [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]], managed by his father [[Kenny Shiels]], in July 2011.<ref name = "kenny loan">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14350997.stm|author=John Barnes and Alison Robbie|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=29 July 2011|accessdate=29 July 2011|title=Doncaster's Dean Shiels signs for father at Kilmarnock}}</ref> Shiels made his first appearance for Kilmarnock on 30 July 2011, in a goalless draw against Motherwell at Rugby Park, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute. Shiels scored his first goal for Kilmarnock in a 2–1 away defeat to Inverness CT. He scored a penalty in a 1–0 win over [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]], after [[Marius Zaliukas]] fouled [[Paul Heffernan]]. Shiels signed for Kilmarnock on a permanent basis in January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16516470.stm|title=Kilmarnock complete deals for Dean Shiels and Ben Gordon|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=11 January 2012|accessdate=11 January 2012}}</ref> Shiels scored the only goal of the [[Scottish League Cup]] semi-final against [[Ayrshire derby]] rivals [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] on 28 January. He also scored the winning goal in a game against [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] on 18 February, in Rangers' first game after entering [[Administration (British football)|administration]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/18/rangers-kilmarnock-spl-match-report|title=Rangers' troubled week gets worse as Kilmarnock pile on misery|first=Ewan|last=Murray|work=The Observer|publisher=|date=18 February 2012|accessdate=18 February 2012}}</ref> On 18 March, he played in the [[2012 Scottish League Cup Final]], which Kilmarnock won after beating [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] 1–0.<ref name = "league cup">{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17330246 | title = Celtic 0–1 Kilmarnock | publisher = BBC |work=BBC Sport | date = 18 March 2012 | accessdate = 19 March 2012}}</ref> Shiels was shortlisted for the [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]] award, along with [[Jon Daly (footballer)|Jon Daly]], [[Steven Davis]] and [[Charlie Mulgrew]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/kilmarnock/304133-dean-shiels-hopes-to-stay-at-kilmarnock/|title=Dean Shiels hopes to stay at Kilmarnock|work=STV |publisher=STV Group|date=19 April 2012|accessdate=19 April 2012}}</ref> Shiels rejected the offer of a new contract with Kilmarnock and left the club at the end of the season.<ref name = "rangers">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19060311|title=Rangers clinch signing of Dean Shiels|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=31 July 2012|accessdate=31 July 2012}}</ref>
Shiels signed a six-month loan deal with [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]], managed by his father [[Kenny Shiels]], in July 2011.<ref name = "kenny loan">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14350997.stm|author=John Barnes and Alison Robbie|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=29 July 2011|access-date=29 July 2011|title=Doncaster's Dean Shiels signs for father at Kilmarnock}}</ref> Shiels made his first appearance for Kilmarnock on 30 July 2011, in a goalless draw against Motherwell at Rugby Park, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute. Shiels scored his first goal for Kilmarnock in a 2–1 away defeat to Inverness CT. He scored a penalty in a 1–0 win over [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]], after [[Marius Zaliukas]] fouled [[Paul Heffernan]]. Shiels signed for Kilmarnock on a permanent basis in January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16516470.stm|title=Kilmarnock complete deals for Dean Shiels and Ben Gordon|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=11 January 2012|access-date=11 January 2012}}</ref> Shiels scored the only goal of the [[Scottish League Cup]] semi-final against [[Ayrshire derby]] rivals [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] on 28 January. He also scored the winning goal in a game against [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] on 18 February, in Rangers' first game after entering [[Administration (British football)|administration]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/18/rangers-kilmarnock-spl-match-report|title=Rangers' troubled week gets worse as Kilmarnock pile on misery|first=Ewan|last=Murray|work=The Observer|date=18 February 2012|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref> On 18 March, he played in the [[2012 Scottish League Cup Final]], which Kilmarnock won after beating [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] 1–0.<ref name = "league cup">{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17330246 | title = Celtic 0–1 Kilmarnock | publisher = BBC |work=BBC Sport | date = 18 March 2012 | access-date = 19 March 2012}}</ref> Shiels was shortlisted for the [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]] award, along with [[Jon Daly (footballer)|Jon Daly]], [[Steven Davis]] and [[Charlie Mulgrew]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/kilmarnock/304133-dean-shiels-hopes-to-stay-at-kilmarnock/|title=Dean Shiels hopes to stay at Kilmarnock|work=STV |publisher=STV Group|date=19 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012}}</ref> Shiels rejected the offer of a new contract with Kilmarnock and left the club at the end of the season.<ref name = "rangers">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19060311|title=Rangers clinch signing of Dean Shiels|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=31 July 2012|access-date=31 July 2012}}</ref>


===Rangers===
===Rangers===
Shiels signed for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] on 31 July 2012.<ref name = "rangers"/> Kilmarnock's chairman Michael Johnson believed Rangers had undermined Kilmarnock to get Shiels.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock chairman reveals how Rangers uncertainty scuppered Dean Shiels deal|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/kilmarnock-chairman-reveals-how-rangers-uncertainty-scuppered-dean-shiels-deal.18321668|publisher=Herald Scotland|date=1 August 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> Shiels vowed to help the club win a trophy that season and claimed he had turned down other clubs around Europe and could have played in the Champions League; instead, preferring to join Rangers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Shiels: I snubbed Champions League to realise Gers dream in Division Three|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dean-shiels-i-snubbed-champions-league-1198206|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 August 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers can win the Third Division and the Scottish Cup says new boy Dean Shiels|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dean-shiels-on-rangers-new-season-1198176|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 August 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref>
Shiels signed for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] on 31 July 2012.<ref name = "rangers"/> Kilmarnock's chairman Michael Johnson believed Rangers had undermined Kilmarnock to get Shiels.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock chairman reveals how Rangers uncertainty scuppered Dean Shiels deal|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/kilmarnock-chairman-reveals-how-rangers-uncertainty-scuppered-dean-shiels-deal.18321668|publisher=Herald Scotland|date=1 August 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> Shiels vowed to help the club win a trophy that season and claimed he had turned down other clubs around Europe and could have played in the Champions League; instead, preferring to join Rangers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dean Shiels: I snubbed Champions League to realise Gers dream in Division Three|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dean-shiels-i-snubbed-champions-league-1198206|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 August 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers can win the Third Division and the Scottish Cup says new boy Dean Shiels|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dean-shiels-on-rangers-new-season-1198176|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 August 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref>


He scored a goal, as well as, setting up two goals in his first appearance, in a [[Scottish League Cup]] tie against [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]] on 7 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19058945|title=Rangers 4–0 East Fife|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=7 August 2012|accessdate=7 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114082214/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19058945|archive-date=14 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> A week after he sustained an injury during a match which ruled him out for weeks,<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers fans roll up as Ibrox circus gather steam|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/spl-rangers-5-east-stirling-1270027|publisher=Daily Record|date=20 August 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> On 2 September 2012, Shiels scored his first league goal, as well as setting up a goal, in a 5–1 win over [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 5–1 Elgin City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19431197|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 September 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> After scoring two goals in three games, Shiels scored against the [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]], in a Scottish League Cup tie.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers ease past SPL leaders Motherwell as Ibrox club cruise into quarter-finals|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/rangers-ease-past-spl-leaders-1345932|publisher=Daily Record|date=26 September 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> Then, in the Scottish Cup, Shiels scored twice and earns a hat-trick assist, as Rangers thrashed [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] 7–0 on 3 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 7 &nbsp;– 0 Alloa Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20107304|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 November 2012|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> During the 2012–13 season he missed five months of the season due to a medial knee ligament injury.<ref name=ET/>
He scored a goal, as well as setting up two, in his first appearance, a [[Scottish League Cup]] tie against [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]] on 7 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19058945|title=Rangers 4–0 East Fife|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=7 August 2012|access-date=7 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114082214/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19058945|archive-date=14 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> A week later he sustained an injury during a match which ruled him out for weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers fans roll up as Ibrox circus gather steam|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/spl-rangers-5-east-stirling-1270027|publisher=Daily Record|date=20 August 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> On 2 September 2012, Shiels scored his first league goal, as well as setting one up, in a 5–1 win over [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 5–1 Elgin City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19431197|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 September 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> After scoring two in three games, he scored against [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] in a Scottish League Cup tie.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers ease past SPL leaders Motherwell as Ibrox club cruise into quarter-finals|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/rangers-ease-past-spl-leaders-1345932|publisher=Daily Record|date=26 September 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> In the Scottish Cup, Shiels scored twice and made three assists as Rangers thrashed [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] 7–0 on 3 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 7 &nbsp;– 0 Alloa Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20107304|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 November 2012|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> During the 2012–13 season he missed five months of the season due to a medial knee ligament injury.<ref name=ET/>


On the opening game of the 2013–14 season, Shiels scored as Rangers won 4–1 against [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Andy |title=Rangers 4-1 Brechin City |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/23622899 |accessdate=6 October 2020 |work=BBC Sport |date=10 August 2013}}</ref> He sustained another knee injury in October
On the opening game of the 2013–14 season, Shiels scored as Rangers won 4–1 against [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Andy |title=Rangers 4-1 Brechin City |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/23622899 |access-date=6 October 2020 |work=BBC Sport |date=10 August 2013}}</ref> He sustained another knee injury in October
2013.<ref name=ET>{{cite news|title=No timetable on return for Shiels as Coisty plays it safe|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/rangers/no-timetable-on-return-for-shiels-as-coisty-plays-it-safe-140230n.22489238|publisher=Evening Times|date=23 October 2013|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> Two months after his return, Shiels scored a brace, in a 2–0 win over [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]] on 11 January 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 2&nbsp;– 0 East Fife|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25601030|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2014|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> Shiel's lack of playing time led to transfer speculation with moves linked to [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] and returning to [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]];<ref>{{cite news|title=Playing for Rangers means everything to Dean Shiels.. that's why he'll never leave, says Ibrox keeper Cammy Bell|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ibrox-keeper-cammy-bell-playing-3016155|publisher=Daily Record|date=13 January 2014|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> manager [[Ally McCoist]] refuted this.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lindsay |first1=Matthew |title=Rangers boss dismisses striker exit talk |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13270639.rangers-boss-dismisses-striker-exit-talk/ |accessdate=6 October 2020 |work=Glasgow Evening Times |date=31 December 2013}}</ref> On 8 February 2014, Shiels scored a hat-trick in the Scottish Cup, as Rangers won 4–0 against [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=angers striker Dean Shiels sends a message to Scottish Cup rivals: Dunfermline hat trick proves I am getting back to my best|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-striker-dean-shiels-sends-3127334|publisher=Daily Record|date=9 February 2014|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref>
2013.<ref name=ET>{{cite news|title=No timetable on return for Shiels as Coisty plays it safe|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/rangers/no-timetable-on-return-for-shiels-as-coisty-plays-it-safe-140230n.22489238|work=Evening Times|date=23 October 2013|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> Two months after his return, Shiels scored a brace in a 2–0 win over [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]] on 11 January 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 2&nbsp;– 0 East Fife|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25601030|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2014|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> His lack of playing time led to transfer speculation, being linked to [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] and returning to Hibernian;<ref>{{cite news|title=Playing for Rangers means everything to Dean Shiels.. that's why he'll never leave, says Ibrox keeper Cammy Bell|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ibrox-keeper-cammy-bell-playing-3016155|publisher=Daily Record|date=13 January 2014|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> manager [[Ally McCoist]] refuted this.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lindsay |first1=Matthew |title=Rangers boss dismisses striker exit talk |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13270639.rangers-boss-dismisses-striker-exit-talk/ |access-date=6 October 2020 |work=Glasgow Evening Times |date=31 December 2013}}</ref> On 8 February 2014, Shiels scored a hat-trick in the Scottish Cup as Rangers won 4–0 against [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=angers striker Dean Shiels sends a message to Scottish Cup rivals: Dunfermline hat trick proves I am getting back to my best|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-striker-dean-shiels-sends-3127334|publisher=Daily Record|date=9 February 2014|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref>


On 10 June 2016, Shiels left Rangers after his contract came to an end.<ref name = "gers release">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36498729 |title=Rangers: Midfielder Dean Shiels leaves Ibrox |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=10 June 2016 |accessdate=18 January 2017}}</ref> He had made 43 appearances for Rangers in his final season with the club, as they won promotion to the [[Scottish Premiership]].<ref name = "gers release"/>
On 10 June 2016, Shiels left Rangers after his contract came to an end.<ref name = "gers release">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36498729 |title=Rangers: Midfielder Dean Shiels leaves Ibrox |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=10 June 2016 |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> He had made 43 appearances for Rangers in his final season with the club, as they won promotion to the [[Scottish Premiership]].<ref name = "gers release"/>


===Dundalk===
===Dundalk===
On 25 August 2016, Shiels signed for [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]] in the [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] citing the "lure of [[2016-17 UEFA Europa League group stage|European football]]" as one of the things that attracted him to the club.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37185238 |title=Ex-Rangers man Dean Shiels signs for Dundalk |work=BBC Sport|date=25 August 2016 |accessdate=27 August 2016}}</ref> The move reunited him with his former teammate from his youth career at Arsenal, [[Stephen O'Donnell (Irish footballer)|Stephen O'Donnell]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/dundalks-dean-shiels-ready-medal-8728958 |title=Dundalk's Dean Shiels is ready for a medal even if it denies his father some silverware |work=Irish Mirror|date=29 August 2016 |accessdate=29 August 2016}}</ref> Shiels made his debut the following day in a 1-0 win over [[Wexford Youths]], coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0826/812273-wexford-youths-dundalk/ |title=Dundalk extend lead at top with win over Wexford |work=RTÉ Sport|date=26 August 2016 |accessdate=28 August 2016}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club in a 5-0 [[2016 FAI Cup#Third Round|FAI Cup Third Round]] win against [[Crumlin United]] on 30 August.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0830/813054-dundalk-put-five-past-crumlin-united/|title=Dundalk put five past Crumlin United |work=RTÉ Sport|date=30 August 2016 |accessdate=30 August 2016}}</ref> He left the club at the end of the [[2016 League of Ireland Premier Division|2016 season]].
On 25 August 2016, Shiels signed for [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]] in the [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] citing the "lure of [[2016–17 UEFA Europa League group stage|European football]]" as one of the things that attracted him to the club.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37185238 |title=Ex-Rangers man Dean Shiels signs for Dundalk |work=BBC Sport|date=25 August 2016 |access-date=27 August 2016}}</ref> The move reunited him with his former teammate from his youth career at Arsenal, [[Stephen O'Donnell (Irish footballer)|Stephen O'Donnell]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/dundalks-dean-shiels-ready-medal-8728958 |title=Dundalk's Dean Shiels is ready for a medal even if it denies his father some silverware |work=Irish Mirror|date=29 August 2016 |access-date=29 August 2016}}</ref> Shiels made his debut the following day in a 1–0 win over [[Wexford Youths]], coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0826/812273-wexford-youths-dundalk/ |title=Dundalk extend lead at top with win over Wexford |work=RTÉ Sport|date=26 August 2016 |access-date=28 August 2016}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club in a 5-0 [[2016 FAI Cup#Third round|FAI Cup Third Round]] win against [[Crumlin United]] on 30 August.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0830/813054-dundalk-put-five-past-crumlin-united/|title=Dundalk put five past Crumlin United |work=RTÉ Sport|date=30 August 2016 |access-date=30 August 2016}}</ref> He left the club at the end of the [[2016 League of Ireland Premier Division|2016 season]].


===FC Edmonton===
===FC Edmonton===
In February 2017, Shiels signed for [[FC Edmonton]] of the [[North American Soccer League]].<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/fc-edmonton-signs-former-dundalk-and-rangers-attacker-dean-shiels/n-5237970 FC Edmonton Signs Former Dundalk and Rangers Attacker Dean Shiels] Our Sports Central, 27 February 2017</ref> He was released on 10 July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=RELEASE &#124; DEAN SHIELS DEPARTS FC EDMONTON|url=http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/2017/07/10/release--dean-shiels-departs-fc-edmonton|website=fcedmonton.com|publisher=FC Edmonton|date=10 July 2017|accessdate=11 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731153432/http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/2017/07/10/release--dean-shiels-departs-fc-edmonton|archive-date=31 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In February 2017, Shiels signed for [[FC Edmonton]] of the [[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|North American Soccer League]].<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/fc-edmonton-signs-former-dundalk-and-rangers-attacker-dean-shiels/n-5237970 FC Edmonton Signs Former Dundalk and Rangers Attacker Dean Shiels] Our Sports Central, 27 February 2017</ref> He was released on 10 July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=RELEASE &#124; DEAN SHIELS DEPARTS FC EDMONTON|url=http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/2017/07/10/release--dean-shiels-departs-fc-edmonton|website=fcedmonton.com|publisher=FC Edmonton|date=10 July 2017|access-date=11 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731153432/http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/2017/07/10/release--dean-shiels-departs-fc-edmonton|archive-date=31 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Dunfermline Athletic===
===Dunfermline Athletic===
After his release from the NASL, Shiels returned to Scotland with [[Scottish Championship|Championship]] club [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hart |first1=Ross |title=Dunfermline Athletic sign former Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder Dean Shiels |url=https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/15415262.dunfermline-athletic-sign-former-rangers-and-northern-ireland-midfielder-dean-shiels/ |accessdate=6 October 2020 |work=Dunfermline Press |date=17 July 2017}}</ref> In November 2017, two players from [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]], Dunfermline's [[Falkirk F.C.#Supporters and rivalries|local rivals]], were charged with 'excessive misconduct' for taunting Shiels over his visual impairment during a [[Scottish Challenge Cup]] fixture between the sides, following an incident during the match in which Shiels had been sent off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41930148|title=Falkirk: Kevin O'Hara banned for abusing Dean Shiels about having one eye|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2017|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref> Both players were given lengthy suspensions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42548221 |title=Dunfermline: Dean Shiels praised after fake eyeballs thrown by Falkirk fans |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=2 January 2018 |accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> Shiels left Dunfermline at the end of his contract, having played 25 times for the side.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/16260837.Shiels_exits_Pars/ |title=Dunfermline Athletic midfielder Dean Shiels to leave club |first=Ross |last=Hart |work=Dunfermline Press |publisher=Newsquest |date=31 May 2018 |accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref>
After his release from the NASL, Shiels returned to Scotland with [[Scottish Championship|Championship]] club [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hart |first1=Ross |title=Dunfermline Athletic sign former Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder Dean Shiels |url=https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/15415262.dunfermline-athletic-sign-former-rangers-and-northern-ireland-midfielder-dean-shiels/ |access-date=6 October 2020 |work=Dunfermline Press |date=17 July 2017}}</ref> In November 2017, two players from [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]], Dunfermline's [[Falkirk F.C.#Supporters and rivalries|local rivals]], were charged with 'excessive misconduct' for taunting Shiels over his visual impairment during a [[Scottish Challenge Cup]] fixture between the sides, following an incident during the match in which Shiels had been sent off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41930148|title=Falkirk: Kevin O'Hara banned for abusing Dean Shiels about having one eye|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2017|access-date=9 November 2017}}</ref> Both players were given lengthy suspensions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42548221 |title=Dunfermline: Dean Shiels praised after fake eyeballs thrown by Falkirk fans |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=2 January 2018 |access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref> Shiels left Dunfermline at the end of his contract, having played 25 times for the side.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/16260837.Shiels_exits_Pars/ |title=Dunfermline Athletic midfielder Dean Shiels to leave club |first=Ross |last=Hart |work=Dunfermline Press |publisher=Newsquest |date=31 May 2018 |access-date=1 June 2018}}</ref>


===Derry City===
===Derry City===
Shortly after leaving Dunfermline, Shiels signed an 18-month pre-contract with [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] side [[Derry City F.C.|Derry City]], where he would once again play under his father.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44349590 |title=Dean Shiels: Midfielder to join dad Kenny at Derry City |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=3 June 2018 |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> It was announced on 15 January 2019 that Shiels had left the club.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/derry-city/derry-city-confirm-dean-shiels-has-been-released-from-his-contract-1-8769594 |title=Derry City confirm Dean Shiels has been released from his contract |work=Derry Journal |publisher=Derry Journal |date=15 January 2019 |accessdate=15 January 2019}}</ref>
Shortly after leaving Dunfermline, Shiels signed an 18-month pre-contract with [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] side [[Derry City F.C.|Derry City]], where he would once again play under his father.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44349590 |title=Dean Shiels: Midfielder to join dad Kenny at Derry City |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=3 June 2018 |access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref> It was announced on 15 January 2019 that Shiels had left the club.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/derry-city/derry-city-confirm-dean-shiels-has-been-released-from-his-contract-1-8769594 |title=Derry City confirm Dean Shiels has been released from his contract |publisher=Derry Journal |date=15 January 2019 |access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref>


===Coleraine===
===Coleraine===
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==International career==
==International career==
Shiels won his first [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] cap against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in November 2005.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4431164.stm N Ireland 1–1 Portugal], [[BBC Sport]], 15 November 2005.</ref> He was recalled to the squad for the match against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] in August 2008 after an absence of 18 months.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7553927.stm Shiels and Duff back in NI squad], [[BBC Sport]], 11 August 2008.</ref> Shiels appeared as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at [[Hampden Park]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Moffat |first=Colin|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7567763.stm |title=Scotland 0–0 Northern Ireland|publisher=BBC|work=[[BBC Sport]]|date=20 August 2008}}</ref> Northern Ireland manager [[Michael O'Neill (footballer)|Michael O'Neill]] said in February 2012 that Shiels could still have an international future.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16931018|title=Billy McKinlay and Tommy Wright join Northern Ireland set-up|publisher=BBC|work=[[BBC Sport]]|date=8 February 2012|accessdate=18 February 2012}}</ref> O'Neill selected Shiels during the 2012–13 season despite him playing in the [[Scottish Football League Third Division|Scottish Third Division]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/northern-ireland-call-for-rangers-duo-1226374 |title=Rangers duo Andrew Little & Dean Shiels included in Northern Ireland squad |first=Fraser |last=Wilson |work=Daily Record |publisher=Trinity Mirror|date=6 August 2012 |accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> Shiels scored his first international goal on 12 September, in a 1–1 draw against [[Luxembourg national football team|Luxembourg]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/world-cup-qualifier-northern-ireland-1320437 |title=World Cup qualifier: Northern Ireland 1 Luxembourg 1 |work=Daily Record |publisher=Trinity Mirror|date=12 September 2012 |accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref>
Shiels won his first [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] cap against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in November 2005.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4431164.stm N Ireland 1–1 Portugal], [[BBC Sport]], 15 November 2005.</ref> He was recalled to the squad for the match against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] in August 2008 after an absence of 18 months.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7553927.stm Shiels and Duff back in NI squad], [[BBC Sport]], 11 August 2008.</ref> Shiels appeared as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at [[Hampden Park]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Moffat |first=Colin|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7567763.stm |title=Scotland 0–0 Northern Ireland|publisher=BBC|work=[[BBC Sport]]|date=20 August 2008}}</ref> Northern Ireland manager [[Michael O'Neill (footballer)|Michael O'Neill]] said in February 2012 that Shiels could still have an international future.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16931018|title=Billy McKinlay and Tommy Wright join Northern Ireland set-up|publisher=BBC|work=[[BBC Sport]]|date=8 February 2012|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref> O'Neill selected Shiels during the 2012–13 season despite him playing in the [[Scottish Football League Third Division|Scottish Third Division]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/northern-ireland-call-for-rangers-duo-1226374 |title=Rangers duo Andrew Little & Dean Shiels included in Northern Ireland squad |first=Fraser |last=Wilson |work=Daily Record |publisher=Trinity Mirror|date=6 August 2012 |access-date=12 September 2012}}</ref> Shiels scored his first international goal on 12 September, in a 1–1 draw against [[Luxembourg national football team|Luxembourg]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/world-cup-qualifier-northern-ireland-1320437 |title=World Cup qualifier: Northern Ireland 1 Luxembourg 1 |work=Daily Record |publisher=Trinity Mirror|date=12 September 2012 |access-date=12 September 2012}}</ref>

==Managerial career==
===Dungannon Swifts===
On 5 March 2021, it was announced that Shiels had been appointed manager of [[Dungannon Swifts F.C.|Dungannon Swifts]], following the departure of Kris Lindsay. Shiels would depart the club in June 2023.

===Coleraine===
On 4 April 2024, Shiels was appointed as a first-team coach at [[Coleraine F.C.|Coleraine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Shiels appointed first-team coach|url=https://colerainefc.com/shiels-appointed-first-team-coach/|access-date=2024-07-17 |website=Coleraine F.C. |language=en}}</ref> In May 2024, it was confirmed that Shiels would become head coach at Coleraine following a restructuring of the management team which saw previous manager [[Oran Kearney]] move into a sporting director position.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czvvnxp5487o |title=Shiels and Kearney new Coleraine roles confirmed|publisher=BBC Sport NI|access-date=27 September 2024}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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Dean Shiels
Shiels in 2008
Personal information
Full name Dean Andrew Shiels[1]
Date of birth (1985-02-01) 1 February 1985 (age 39)[1]
Place of birth Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Coleraine (manager)
Youth career
2001–2004 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2009 Hibernian 117 (24)
2009–2012 Doncaster Rovers 83 (10)
2011–2012Kilmarnock (loan) 20 (6)
2012 Kilmarnock 15 (7)
2012–2016 Rangers 90 (19)
2016 Dundalk 9 (3)
2017 FC Edmonton 12 (1)
2017–2018 Dunfermline Athletic 19 (0)
2018–2019 Derry City 10 (2)
2019 Coleraine 10 (2)
Total 385 (74)
International career
Northern Ireland U16 3 (1)
Northern Ireland U17 8 (3)
Northern Ireland U19 5 (1)
2004–2006 Northern Ireland U21 6 (2)
2005–2012 Northern Ireland 14 (1)
Managerial career
2021–2023 Dungannon Swifts
2024– Coleraine
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 November 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:45, 26 April 2014 (UTC)

Dean Andrew Shiels (born 1 February 1985) is a Northern Irish former footballer and current manager of Coleraine. He played for Hibernian, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Rangers, Dundalk, FC Edmonton and Dunfermline Athletic, and made 14 full international appearances for Northern Ireland. His father is Kenny Shiels, who was his manager at Kilmarnock.

Club career

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Hibernian

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Shiels started his professional career at Arsenal, but made no first team appearances for the club before signing for Hibernian in 2004.[2] In early 2006, Shiels had an operation to remove his right eye, which had been blind since a domestic accident when he was eight years old. The damaged eye was causing headaches and it was agreed that surgery was the best solution.[3] In November 2008, St Mirren apologised to Shiels after one of their supporters verbally abused him regarding his disability during a match at Love Street.[4] Hearts also criticised their supporters after they taunted Shiels about his disability during an Edinburgh derby match.[5]

Shiels returned to action after his eye operation later in 2006.[6] He re-established himself in Hibs' first team squad in the 2006–07 season, scoring in the team's first two league matches. However he missed their victory in the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final due to injury.[7] He scored his first hat-trick for Hibs on 12 January 2008 in a 3–0 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup, but struggled to establish himself as a Hibs first-team regular throughout his time at Easter Road.[8]

Doncaster Rovers

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Shiels, whose contract with Hibernian was due to expire in the summer of 2009, signed for Doncaster Rovers on 2 February 2009.[8] He was transferred for a fee of around £50,000.[9] He made his Rovers debut on 21 February 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–1 defeat at Swansea City. His first goal for the club came in the last home match of the 2008–09 season, when he scored the first goal in a 2–0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Shiels scored six goals in 42 games during the 2009–10 season.[10] However, during the 2010–11 season Shiels lost his place in the Doncaster starting line-up.[9] He was loaned to Kilmarnock in July 2011 and his contract was mutually terminated in January 2012.[11]

Kilmarnock

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Shiels signed a six-month loan deal with Kilmarnock, managed by his father Kenny Shiels, in July 2011.[9] Shiels made his first appearance for Kilmarnock on 30 July 2011, in a goalless draw against Motherwell at Rugby Park, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute. Shiels scored his first goal for Kilmarnock in a 2–1 away defeat to Inverness CT. He scored a penalty in a 1–0 win over Hearts, after Marius Zaliukas fouled Paul Heffernan. Shiels signed for Kilmarnock on a permanent basis in January 2012.[12] Shiels scored the only goal of the Scottish League Cup semi-final against Ayrshire derby rivals Ayr United on 28 January. He also scored the winning goal in a game against Rangers at Ibrox on 18 February, in Rangers' first game after entering administration.[13] On 18 March, he played in the 2012 Scottish League Cup Final, which Kilmarnock won after beating Celtic 1–0.[14] Shiels was shortlisted for the SPFA Players' Player of the Year award, along with Jon Daly, Steven Davis and Charlie Mulgrew.[15] Shiels rejected the offer of a new contract with Kilmarnock and left the club at the end of the season.[16]

Rangers

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Shiels signed for Rangers on 31 July 2012.[16] Kilmarnock's chairman Michael Johnson believed Rangers had undermined Kilmarnock to get Shiels.[17] Shiels vowed to help the club win a trophy that season and claimed he had turned down other clubs around Europe and could have played in the Champions League; instead, preferring to join Rangers.[18][19]

He scored a goal, as well as setting up two, in his first appearance, a Scottish League Cup tie against East Fife on 7 August.[20] A week later he sustained an injury during a match which ruled him out for weeks.[21] On 2 September 2012, Shiels scored his first league goal, as well as setting one up, in a 5–1 win over Elgin City.[22] After scoring two in three games, he scored against Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in a Scottish League Cup tie.[23] In the Scottish Cup, Shiels scored twice and made three assists as Rangers thrashed Alloa Athletic 7–0 on 3 November 2012.[24] During the 2012–13 season he missed five months of the season due to a medial knee ligament injury.[25]

On the opening game of the 2013–14 season, Shiels scored as Rangers won 4–1 against Brechin City.[26] He sustained another knee injury in October 2013.[25] Two months after his return, Shiels scored a brace in a 2–0 win over East Fife on 11 January 2014.[27] His lack of playing time led to transfer speculation, being linked to Partick Thistle and returning to Hibernian;[28] manager Ally McCoist refuted this.[29] On 8 February 2014, Shiels scored a hat-trick in the Scottish Cup as Rangers won 4–0 against Dunfermline Athletic.[30]

On 10 June 2016, Shiels left Rangers after his contract came to an end.[31] He had made 43 appearances for Rangers in his final season with the club, as they won promotion to the Scottish Premiership.[31]

Dundalk

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On 25 August 2016, Shiels signed for Dundalk in the League of Ireland Premier Division citing the "lure of European football" as one of the things that attracted him to the club.[32] The move reunited him with his former teammate from his youth career at Arsenal, Stephen O'Donnell.[33] Shiels made his debut the following day in a 1–0 win over Wexford Youths, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.[34] He scored his first goal for the club in a 5-0 FAI Cup Third Round win against Crumlin United on 30 August.[35] He left the club at the end of the 2016 season.

FC Edmonton

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In February 2017, Shiels signed for FC Edmonton of the North American Soccer League.[36] He was released on 10 July 2017.[37]

Dunfermline Athletic

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After his release from the NASL, Shiels returned to Scotland with Championship club Dunfermline Athletic.[38] In November 2017, two players from Falkirk, Dunfermline's local rivals, were charged with 'excessive misconduct' for taunting Shiels over his visual impairment during a Scottish Challenge Cup fixture between the sides, following an incident during the match in which Shiels had been sent off.[39] Both players were given lengthy suspensions.[40] Shiels left Dunfermline at the end of his contract, having played 25 times for the side.[41]

Derry City

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Shortly after leaving Dunfermline, Shiels signed an 18-month pre-contract with League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City, where he would once again play under his father.[42] It was announced on 15 January 2019 that Shiels had left the club.[43]

Coleraine

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On 30 January 2019, it was announced that Shiels had joined Coleraine on an 18-month contract. However, the contract was terminated via mutual agreement in August 2019.

International career

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Shiels won his first Northern Ireland cap against Portugal in November 2005.[44] He was recalled to the squad for the match against Scotland in August 2008 after an absence of 18 months.[45] Shiels appeared as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at Hampden Park.[46] Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said in February 2012 that Shiels could still have an international future.[47] O'Neill selected Shiels during the 2012–13 season despite him playing in the Scottish Third Division.[48] Shiels scored his first international goal on 12 September, in a 1–1 draw against Luxembourg.[49]

Managerial career

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Dungannon Swifts

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On 5 March 2021, it was announced that Shiels had been appointed manager of Dungannon Swifts, following the departure of Kris Lindsay. Shiels would depart the club in June 2023.

Coleraine

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On 4 April 2024, Shiels was appointed as a first-team coach at Coleraine.[50] In May 2024, it was confirmed that Shiels would become head coach at Coleraine following a restructuring of the management team which saw previous manager Oran Kearney move into a sporting director position.[51]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 29 January 2018[52]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hibernian 2004–05[53] Scottish Premier League 37 5 3 0 3 1 43 6
2005–06[54] 16 2 0 0 2 0 2[a] 0 20 2
2006–07[55] 23 7 4 0 3 2 3[b] 0 33 9
2007–08[56] 22 7 3 3 2 0 27 10
2008–09[57] 19 3 0 0 1 1 2[b] 0 22 4
Total 117 24 10 3 11 4 7 0 145 31
Doncaster Rovers 2008–09[57] Championship 12 1 0 0 0 0 12 1
2009–10[58] 38 6 2 0 1 0 41 6
2010–11[59] 33 3 1 0 1 0 35 3
2011–12[60] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 83 10 3 0 2 0 88 10
Kilmarnock (loan) 2011–12[60] Scottish Premier League 20 6 1 0 2 0 23 6
Kilmarnock 15 7 2 1 2 1 19 9
Total 35 13 3 1 4 1 42 15
Rangers 2012–13[61] Scottish Third Division 21 7 2 1 4 2 2 2 29 12
2013–14[62] Scottish League One 18 8 3 3 0 0 0 0 21 11
2014–15[63] Scottish Championship 20 2 1 0 1 1 8[c] 2 30 5
2015–16[64] 31 2 5 0 3 1 4[d] 0 43 3
Total 90 19 11 4 8 4 14 4 123 31
Dundalk 2016[65] Irish Premier Division 7 3 4 2 0 0 4[e] 0 15 5
FC Edmonton 2017[66] North American Soccer League 12 1 2 0 0 0 14 1
Dunfermline Athletic 2017–18[67] Scottish Championship 19 0 2 0 3 0 1[d] 0 25 0
Derry City 2018[68] Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 363 70 35 10 28 9 26 4 452 93
  1. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearances in the Intertoto Cup
  3. ^ Three appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; five appearances and a goal in the Championship play-offs
  4. ^ a b Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in the Europa League

International goals

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Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Shiels goal.
International goal scored by Dean Shiels
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 September 2012 Windsor Park, Belfast  Luxembourg 1–0 1–1 2014 World Cup qualifier

Honours

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Kilmarnock

Rangers

Dundalk

References

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  2. ^ Collin, Iain (6 August 2004). "Shiels keen to use Arsenal education". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press.
  3. ^ "Hibs' Shiels to have eye removed". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 January 2006.
  4. ^ "St Mirren apology to Hibs' Shiels". BBC Sport. BBC. 3 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Edinburgh clubs condemn jeering". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 January 2009.
  6. ^ "Shiels and Thompson in U21 squad". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 May 2006.
  7. ^ "Aidan Smith: If there's any luck going, then Dean Shiels deserves it". The Scotsman. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Doncaster snap up striker Shiels". BBC Sport. BBC. 2 February 2009.
  9. ^ a b c John Barnes and Alison Robbie (29 July 2011). "Doncaster's Dean Shiels signs for father at Kilmarnock". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  10. ^ Games played by Dean Shiels in 2009/2010 Soccerbase
  11. ^ "Shiels Leaves Rovers". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers FC. 11 January 2012. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  12. ^ "Kilmarnock complete deals for Dean Shiels and Ben Gordon". BBC Sport. BBC. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  13. ^ Murray, Ewan (18 February 2012). "Rangers' troubled week gets worse as Kilmarnock pile on misery". The Observer. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  14. ^ a b "Celtic 0–1 Kilmarnock". BBC Sport. BBC. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
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  18. ^ "Dean Shiels: I snubbed Champions League to realise Gers dream in Division Three". Daily Record. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  19. ^ "Rangers can win the Third Division and the Scottish Cup says new boy Dean Shiels". Daily Record. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  20. ^ "Rangers 4–0 East Fife". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 August 2012. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  21. ^ "Rangers fans roll up as Ibrox circus gather steam". Daily Record. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  22. ^ "Rangers 5–1 Elgin City". BBC Sport. 2 September 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  23. ^ "Rangers ease past SPL leaders Motherwell as Ibrox club cruise into quarter-finals". Daily Record. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  24. ^ "Rangers 7  – 0 Alloa Athletic". BBC Sport. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
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  26. ^ Campbell, Andy (10 August 2013). "Rangers 4-1 Brechin City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  27. ^ "Rangers 2 – 0 East Fife". BBC Sport. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  28. ^ "Playing for Rangers means everything to Dean Shiels.. that's why he'll never leave, says Ibrox keeper Cammy Bell". Daily Record. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
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  30. ^ "angers striker Dean Shiels sends a message to Scottish Cup rivals: Dunfermline hat trick proves I am getting back to my best". Daily Record. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
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  32. ^ "Ex-Rangers man Dean Shiels signs for Dundalk". BBC Sport. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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