Bill Shiels | |||||||
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OVERALL STATISTICS | |||||||
BIRTH | AGE | SIGNED ON | FROM | ||||
DEBUT | LAST MATCH | LEFT | |||||
CAREER | APPEARANCES (SUBS) | ||||||
TRIES | GOALS | DGOALS | PTS | ||||
Biography of Bill Shiels |
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HERITAGE NO : 736 Bill Shiels played in the front and second rows for the Saints in the mid-late 1950s. A former St. Teresa’s (Devon Street) pupill from the St. Helens B team, Bill was essentially a member of the A team at Knowsley Road, but still played in six matches for the seniors. Indeed Bill made his debut on 16th April 1956, at home to Whitehaven. The Saints were due to face Halifax in a Championship semi-final at Thrum Hall seven days later and rested several members of their squad. The ‘weakened’ team won 22-7 and Bill formed a partnership with fellow front-rower Abe Terry and hooker Wilf O’Mara. Another significant aspect of that game was the debut of a young scrum-half called Alex Murphy. Bill had represented his regiment at boxing and rugby during his National Service Days. |
SEASON STATISTICS | ||||
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Season (Official Matches) | Tries | Goals | DGoals | Matches |
1955~56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
1957~58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
TOTALS: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Season (Other Matches) | Tries | Goals | DGoals | Matches |
TOTALS: | ||||
ALL MATCHES |
Date | Match | Pos | Opponents | Comp | Venue | FT | FTO | T | G | DG | ||
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16th Apr 1956 | 1 | W |
10 | Whitehaven | L | H | 22 | 7 | VIEW | |||
21st Sep 1957 | 2 | W |
11 | Swinton | L | A | 16 | 14 | VIEW | |||
5th Oct 1957 | 3 | W |
11 | Huddersfield | L | A | 35 | 13 | VIEW | |||
12th Oct 1957 | 4 | W |
12 | Whitehaven | L | H | 26 | 9 | VIEW | |||
2nd Nov 1957 | 5 | W |
10 | Whitehaven | L | A | 15 | 7 | VIEW | |||
23rd Nov 1957 | 6 | W |
10 | Workington Town | L | H | 29 | 6 | VIEW |
*Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub. |
WINS : 6 | LOSSES : | DRAWS : |
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