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Michael Shenton

Michael Shenton(born 22 July 1986) is an Englishrugby leaguecoach and former professional rugby league footballer who is currently the assistant coach forWakefield Trinityin theRFL Championship.

Michael Shenton
Personal information
Full nameMichael Shenton
Born(1986-07-22)22 July 1986(age 38)
Pontefract,West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Weight14 st 9 lb (93 kg)[1]
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2004–10 Castleford Tigers 153 93 0 0 372
2011–12 St Helens 58 20 0 0 80
2013–21 Castleford Tigers 194 68 0 0 272
Total 405 181 0 0 724
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008–14 England 12 3 0 0 12
Source:[2][3]

AnEnglandinternational representativecentre,he made hisCastleford Tigersdebut in 2004 and played over 150 times for the club before transferring toSt Helensin 2010. In June 2012, Shenton signed a deal to re-join Castleford from the 2013 season, and it was later announced that he would beclub captain.

Having played more than 300 games for the Tigers in all competitions, Shenton holds the club record for most Super League appearances after overtakingDanny Orr.[4]In 2017, he became the first Castleford captain to lead the club to a top-flight league title. He featured in theSuper League Dream Teamon three occasions.

Biography

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Shenton was born inPontefract,West Yorkshire, England.

Shenton is a product of theCastleford Tigersacademy set up, beginning his professional career in 2004. Shenton was a member of the England Elite Training Squad as well, alongside his formerCastleford TigersteammateJoe Westerman.The 2010 Engage Super League season was Shenton's last season with his home town club before signing a three-year deal withSt. Helenson 3 August 2010.[5]He returned to the Tigers in 2013.

Club career

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Castleford Tigers

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Shenton made his Castleford Tigers début on 1 May 2004 in a 28 v 42 defeat byWigan Warriors.[6]That year he was also a member of the winning U18s Academy Grand Final Side that played against St. Helens.

In 2005, Shenton was establishing himself as a first team regular in the squad as a winger. As the season went on, Shenton moved into the centre of the side at the time. Tigers Head CoachDavid Woodssaid he was likeNRLandPenrith PanthersStarLuke Lewis.Also in that year, Shenton played in theNorthern Rail CupFinal againstHull Kingston Rovers.Shenton also played in the National League Grand Final againstWhitehaven Rugby League,which Castleford won 36-8.[7]

2006 was another bad year for the Tigers, but it was a good year personally for Shenton who gave a good account of himself and showed that he was of Super League quality. Shenton had many rugby league pundits talking about him after his performance in Castleford Tigers 80th anniversary game on 16 July, in which they defeated Leeds Rhinos 31-30.[8]At the end of the season, Castleford were relegated and there were a lot of Super League clubs, includingWakefield Trinity WildcatsandHull FC,chasing Shenton.

2007 saw Shenton stay loyal with his home-town club. It was a great season for both the Tigers and Shenton. Shenton was named in theNational League OneDream Team, and was a member of the squad that won theNational League OneChampions trophy (finishing 1st in the league). He was a member of TheNational League OneGrand Final team that won Cas promotion back to Super League. There were still a lot of super league clubs, includingBradford Bulls,chasing Shenton.

On 23 August 2008, Shenton made his 100th appearance for the club in a 44-24 victory againstWarrington Wolves.[9]At the Tigers' end of season awards, Shenton won Back of The Year. 2009 showed Shenton grow as a senior player in the squad. At the Tigers' end of season awards, Shenton won Back of The Year again. He also won the Castleford Tigers Supporters Club's Special Achievement Award.

2010 proved to be Shenton's last season of his first spell with the Tigers.

Shenton playing for Castleford in 2010

Shenton finished his time with the Tigers against his new club,St Helens,in their last league game atKnowsley Road.[10]Shenton was the 2nd longest serving Castleford player in the squad, behind team mateCraig Huby.

St Helens

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Shenton signed for St Helens on a three-year Deal.[5]Shenton scored his first try for the club in a 56-22 win overSalford.

He played in the2011 Super League Grand Finaldefeat byLeedsatOld Trafford.[11][12]

Return to Castleford Tigers

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Shenton's return to Castleford from the 2013 season was announced on 7 June 2012.[13]He signed a four-year deal with the Tigers. It was later announced in December that he would be the club captain.[14]

On 27 March 2014, Shenton scored the 100th try of his Castleford career in their 54-6 win overLondon Broncos.[15]Shenton led out Castleford at the2014 Challenge Cup Finaldefeat by theLeeds RhinosatWembley Stadium.[16]He was named in the Super League Dream Team in 2014.[17][18]

Shenton in Castleford kit

Shenton was named in the Super League Dream Team for the second consecutive year at the end of the 2015 season.[19]

On 7 February 2016, Shenton was on the receiving end of a tackle byHull KR'sJohn Boudebzain the opening fixture of the Super League, sustaining ananterior cruciate ligament(ACL) knee injury.[20]This injury resulted in Shenton missing the entirety of the 2016 season.

In 2017, Shenton captained Castleford to a 1st-placed finish in Super League, winning the club's first ever top-flight league title.[21]He lifted theLeague Leaders' Shieldon 17 August following a 45-20 victory against local rivalsWakefield Trinity.Shenton also led out the Castleford team for the2017 Super League Grand Finaldefeat by theLeeds RhinosatOld Trafford.[22][23][24]

Shenton was named in the Super League Dream Team for the third time in his career at the end of the 2017 season.[25]

Shenton celebrated his testimonial year in 2020, playing againstToronto Wolfpackon 19 January for his testimonial match.[26]

On 17 July 2021, he captained Castleford in their2021 Challenge Cup Finaldefeat againstSt HelensatWembley.[27]

International career

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Shenton made his international début for England on 10 October 2008, defeatingWales74-0 at theKeepmoat Stadium.[28]Shenton was called into the 2008 Rugby League World Cup train-on squad but missed out on going to Australia.

In 2009, Shenton played in England's mid-season international against France on 13 June. He also played against Wales in the Four Nations warm-up match on 17 October. Shenton played in all 4 of England's matches in the Four Nations, including in the Final against Australia.[29]

In 2010, Shenton played in the mid-season international against France on 12 June, scoring his 1st England try in their 60-6 victory atLeigh Sports Village.He played against New Zealand Māori on 16 October in the Four Nations warm-up match.[30]Shenton played in the opening match of the Four Nations 2010, against New Zealand on 23 October.

In 2011, Shenton played in the International Origin match against the Exiles on 10 June atHeadingley.[31]

In 2014, Shenton played and scored a try for England in the opening match of the Four Nations 2014 against Samoa.[32]

Coaching career

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Following his retirement as a player, Shenton joinedHull F.C.as the reserves and academy team coach and head of emerging talent.[33]

He is currently the assistant coach toDaryl PowellatWakefield Trinity.[34]

Career summary

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Signed from Amateur Club – Upton RLFC

Honours

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  • 2004 – U18s Academy Grand Final Winner
  • 2005 – Northern Rail Cup Final Runners-up
  • 2005 – National League One Grand Final Winner
  • 2007 – National League One Grand Final Winner
  • 2008 – England Rugby League Début
  • 2009 – Four Nations Runners-up
  • 2011 – Super League Grand Final Runners-up
  • 2014 – Challenge Cup Final Runners-up
  • 2017 – Super League League Leaders Shield Winners
  • 2017 – Super League Grand Final Runners-up
  • 2021 – Challenge Cup Final Runners-up

Club statistics

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Appearances and points in all competitions by year
Club Season Tier App T G DG Pts
Castleford Tigers 2004 Super League 3 0 0 0 0
2005 National League One 29 24 0 0 96
2006 Super League 27 8 0 0 32
2007 National League One 20 19 0 0 76
2008 Super League 22 13 0 0 52
2009 Super League 30 19 0 0 76
2010 Super League 22 10 0 0 40
2013 Super League 27 5 0 0 20
2014 Super League 32 18 0 0 72
2015 Super League 28 14 0 0 56
2016 Super League 1 0 0 0 0
2017 Super League 28 7 0 0 28
2018 Super League 30 10 0 0 40
2019 Super League 12 3 0 0 12
2020 Super League 17 7 0 0 28
2021 Super League 19 4 0 0 16
Total 347 161 0 0 644
St Helens 2011 Super League 32 13 0 0 52
2012 Super League 26 7 0 0 28
Total 58 20 0 0 80
Career total 405 181 0 0 724

England statistics

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Against App T G FG Pts
Australia 2 0 0 0 0
Exiles 1 0 0 0 0
France 3 2 0 0 8
Māori 1 0 0 0 0
New Zealand 2 0 0 0 0
Samoa 1 1 0 0 4
Wales 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 12 3 0 0 12

References

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  2. ^RL Record Keepers' Club
  3. ^Rugby League Project
  4. ^"Congratulations Shenny!".Castleford Tigers.8 June 2018.Retrieved2 April2021.
  5. ^ab"St Helens sign Michael Shenton from Castleford Tigers".BBC.co.uk. 3 August 2010.
  6. ^"Castleford 28-42 Wigan".1 May 2004.Retrieved25 June2019.
  7. ^"Castleford return to Super League".9 October 2005.Retrieved25 June2019.
  8. ^Fitzpatrick, Paul (16 July 2006)."Castleford hand out a lesson in Jungle survival".Daily Telegraph.ISSN0307-1235.Retrieved25 June2019.
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  12. ^"St Helens 16 Leeds 32".Daily Telegraph.8 October 2011.Retrieved21 November2019.
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  14. ^"Michael Shenton to captain Castleford in 2013".4 December 2012.Retrieved25 June2019.
  15. ^"Super League: London Broncos 6-54 Castleford Tigers".27 March 2014.Retrieved25 June2019.
  16. ^"Leeds lift Challenge Cup after Ryan Hall's double stuns Castleford".Guardian. 23 August 2014.Retrieved12 November2019.
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  21. ^"Super 8s: Castleford Tigers 45-20 Wakefield Trinity".17 August 2017.Retrieved25 June2019.
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  26. ^"Tigers lose out in Shenton testimonial".Castleford Tigers.19 January 2020.Retrieved2 April2020.
  27. ^"Challenge Cup: St Helens beat Castleford 26-12 for first Wembley victory since 2008".www.bbc.co.uk.
  28. ^"England 74-0 Wales".10 October 2008.Retrieved25 June2019.
  29. ^"Michael Shenton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".www.rugbyleagueproject.org.Retrieved25 June2019.
  30. ^"England draw Four Nations warm-up game".BBC Sport.16 October 2010.Retrieved2 April2021.
  31. ^"George Carmont snatches Exiles victory at Headingley".BBC Sport.10 June 2011.Retrieved2 April2021.
  32. ^"Four Nations: England defeat Samoa 32-26 in thrilling opener".25 October 2014.Retrieved25 June2019.
  33. ^Smith, Peter (27 September 2021)."Ex-Castleford Tigers captain Michael Shenton joins Super League rivals Hull FC".Yorkshire Evening Post.Retrieved13 January2024.
  34. ^"Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell reunites with 'the most impressive young coach in the game' at Belle Vue".Love Rugby League.27 October 2023.
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