Anthony Shields (born 4 June 1980) in Strabane,

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who played as a midfielder for

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. He played for

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shields, Tony 1980 births Living people Men's association football midfielders Peterborough United F.C. players Stevenage F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Limavady United F.C. players Institute F.C. players Finn Harps F.C. players Coleraine F.C. players English Football League players League of Ireland players NIFL Premiership players Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Sportspeople from Strabane Association footballers from County Tyrone