Dennis Shiels

International career Shiels was selected to play for the Northern Ireland B team in 1959 and duly made his debut in a 1–1 draw against France B on 11 November of that year. He made one more appearance for Northern Ireland B, appearing once more against France in a 5–0 defeat on 16 March 1960.

Personal life Shiels was the son of former Distillery player Paddy Shiels. He trained to be an accountant and his transfer to Sheffield United was made on the understanding that he would be able to continue his studies. During his full-time football career in England, he continued his education which began at St Malachy's College, Belfast 1952–57, gaining additional qualifications leading to B.ED.Phys. Ed., Sheffield Univ. and MSc Sports Psychology, Manchester.Met.Univ. As an UEFA A Coach he worked for The FA Coach Education Programme and setting up and developing College Football Academies in Manchester and Northamptonshire.

Honours Distillery Ulster Cup: 1958

Sheffield United Second Division runner-up: 1961