Players - Sam Shields
- Born:
- 21 March 1929
- Born in:
- Denny, Stirlings, Scotland
- Died:
- 13 September 1986
- Other clubs:
- Cowdenbeath (1947-49), Airdrieonians (1951-52), Darlington (1952-53), Horden Colliery Welfare (1953-55)
- Signed from:
- Cowdenbeath
- Joined Liverpool:
- 03.05.1949
- Debut:
- 26 Nov 1949
- Final appearance:
- 26 Nov 1949
- Contract until:
- 27.07.1951
- League: Apps / Goals / Assists:
- 1 / 0 / 0
- All Competitions: Apps / Goals / Assists:
- 1 / 0 / 0
Player Profile
The Liverpool handbook from the 1949/50 season claimed Shields was a "brilliant schemer in addition to having a strong shot." The tough Scottish centre-forward, who returned to his native country after a solitary appearance for the club. He soon moved back south with Darlington where he scored two goals in 21 third division north matches.
Appearances per season
| Season | League | FA | LC | Europe | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-1950 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
| Apps | Mins | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | Wolves |
| Total | Started/substitutions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Started |
| 0 | Substituted |
| 0 | Substitute |
| 0 | On bench |
| Total | Venue |
|---|---|
| 0 | Home |
| 1 | Away |
| Total | Competition |
|---|---|
| 1 | League |
| Total | W | D | L | Win% | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | George Kay |