Dundalk midfielder Chris Shields has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for October.
Shields is the fifth Dundalk player to have scooped the monthly award this season, following in the steps of Daryl Horgan, Ronan Finn, David McMillan and Robbie Benson.
Finn was beaten into second for this month’s award, while Dundalk defender Andy Boyle finished third in the voting.
Shields played a big part in the middle of the pitch as Dundalk wrapped up their third league title in a row and shined in Europe.
Boss Stephen Kenny was thrilled to see the hard work of one of his key players acknowledged.
“It's brilliant, I'm delighted for him,” insisted Kenny.
“He has good values, he wants to train well and is a great professional.”
Kenny believes Shields’ attitude has helped him become a fans’ favourite at Oriel Park.
“Our supporters can relate to Chris Shields, fellas who give everything of themselves,” he added.
“Chris would play on one leg. He just wants to play. If he's bruised or battered, he just wants to play. What you see is what you get. He's a very good footballer as well.”
Shields fended off competition from team-mates Ronan Finn, who was second, and Andy Boyle, who was third in the voting, to win the award.
