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Michael Shenton 
Shenton playing for Castleford in 2010 Personal information Nickname Marks & Spencer, Big Legs, Classy Born 22 July 1986 [1]
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, EnglandHeight 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Weight 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) [2] Playing information Position Three-quarter Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2004–2010 Castleford Tigers 153 93 0 0 372 2011– St Helens 0 0 0 0 0 Total 153 93 0 0 372 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2008–10 England 8 2 0 0 0 Michael Shenton (born 22 July 1986 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire), is an English professional rugby league footballer currently playing for St. Helens in the Super League. An England international representative Centre, he previously played for the Castleford Tigers before moving to St. Helens in 2010.[3]
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Biography
Michael Shenton is a product for the Tigers Academy set up, beginning his professional career in 2004. Shenton was a member of the England Elite Training Squad as well, with his Castleford Tigers team mate Joe Westerman. The 2010 Engage Super League season was Shentons last season with his home town club. He signed a 3 year deal with St Helens RLFC on 3 August 2010.[3]
Spouse(s)
Shenton is engaged to Claire Moxon, who has been his partner for many years. Claire is a Mathematics teacher at Minsthorpe Community College.
Children
Michael is due to have his first child to his spouse, Claire, in 2012.
2004
Shenton made his Castleford Tigers Debut on 1 May 2004 in a 28 v 42 defeat to Wigan Warriors. That year he was also a member of the winning U18's Academy Grand Final Side that played against St. Helens.
2005
In 2005 Michael Shenton was establishing himself as a first team regular in the squad but it was on the wing and then as the season went on Shenton moved in to the centre of the side at the time. Tigers Head Coach David Woods said he was like NRL and Penrith Panthers Star Luke Lewis. Also in that Year Shenton played in the Northern Rail Cup Game final against Hull Kingston Rovers. Shenton also played in the National League Grand Final Match against Whitehaven Rugby League.
2006
2006 was another bad year for the Tigers but, it was a good year personal for Michael Shenton who showed a good account for himself and that he is Super League quality. Shenton got all the rugby league pundits talking about him after the Castleford Tigers 80th anniversary game (Sun 16 July Castleford 31 v Leeds 30). But at the end of Season Castleford Tigers was relegated and there were a lot of Super League clubs* chasing Shenton. (* Wakefield Wildcats, Hull FC)
2007
In 2007 saw Shenton stay loyal with his local town club. It was a Great Season for the Tigers and Shenton. Shenton was a Member of the National League 1 Dream Team of The Year, and was a member of the squad that won NL 1 Champions trophy (finishing 1st in the league). and then he was a member of The National League 1 Grand Final that won Cas promotion back to The Super League. but they was a lot of super league clubs* still chasing Shenton. (*Bradford Bulls)
2008
In 2008 saw Shenton make his 100th appearances for the club and make he International debut against Wales as well. Also Michael Shenton was called in to 2008 Rugby League World Cup train on squad but missed out on going to Australia. At Tigers end of the season awards Shenton won the Back of The Year.
100th Tigers Appearances 23/8/2008 - Castleford Tigers 44 v 24 Warrington Wolves
England Debut:- 10/10/2008 - England 74 v 0 Wales (The Keepmoat Stadium)
2009
2009 showed Shenton grow as a senior player of the squad. Also 09 brings Shenton more international Caps of England. Shenton played in the mid-season international against France. He is in the 20man squad to play against Wales RL in the end of season international. Shenton is in the Gillette 4 Nations 23 man squad for England.
At the Tigers end of Season awards Shenton won the Back of The Year again. He also won the Castleford Tigers Supporters Clubs Special Achievement Award.
2010 Last Season At Cas
2010 Shenton played in the mid-season international against France and scored his 1st England try. It was also Shenton last season with the Tigers. Michael Shenton Finished his Tigers career against his New Club St Helens RLFC, in there last league at Knowsley Road. Shenton was also the 2nd longest servicing Cas Player behind Tigers team mate Craig Huby.
150th Tigers Appearances:- 13/8/2010 - Castleford Tigers 6 v Leeds Rhinos 38
1st International Try:- 12/6/2010 - England 60 v France 6 (Leigh Sports Village)
Last Tigers Appearances:- 4/9/2010 - St Helens RLFC 40 v Castleford Tigers 30
2011 1st Season with St Helens RLFC
Signed for St Helens on a 3year Deal.[3] Shenton scored his first try for the club in a 56-22 win over Salford City Reds
Shenton career summary
Signed from Amatur Club - Upton RLFC
Shenton Honours
2004 - U18's Academy Grand Final Winner
2005 - Northern Rail Cup Final Runners-up
2005 - National League 1 Grand Final Winner
2007 - National League 1 Grand Final Winner
2008 - England Rugby League Debut
2009 - Four Nations Runners-up
Castleford Tigers Career
Year Team Apps Tries Goals Points 2004 Castleford Tigers 3 0 0 0 2005 Castleford Tigers 29 24 0 96 2006 Castleford Tigers 27 8 0 32 2007 Castleford Tigers 20 19 0 76 2008 Castleford Tigers 22 13 0 52 2009 Castleford Tigers 30 19 0 76 2010 Castleford Tigers 22 10 0 40 Total Castleford Tigers 153 93 0 372 England career
Against Played Tries Goals DG Pts 
France3 2 0 0 8 
Wales2 0 0 0 0 
Australia2 0 0 0 0 
New Zealand1 0 0 0 0 Total 8 2 0 0 8 References
- ^ Stott, Julie (6 October 2010). "England Four Nations Pen Pics". News of the World (UK: News Group Newspapers Ltd.). http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/1038201/ENGLAND-FOUR-NATIONS-PEN-PICS.html. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- ^ "Meet the Teams First Team Players". web page. Saints RFC. 2011. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/team/73. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "St Helens sign Michael Shenton from Castleford Tigers". BBC.co.uk. 3 August 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/st_helens/8881604.stm.
External links
- Castleford Tigers profile
- Michael Shenton International Statistics
- SlStats
- Profile at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk
Castleford Tigers – current squad 1 [[]] • 2 [[]] • 3 [[]] • 4 [[]] • 5 [[]] • 6 [[]] • 7 [[]] • 8 [[]] • 9 [[]] • 10 [[]] • 11 [[]] • 12 [[]] • 13 [[]] •14 [[]] • 15 [[]] • 16 [[]] • 17 [[]] •19 [[]] • 21 [[]] • 22 [[]] • 23 [[]] • 24 [[]] • 25 [[]] • 26 [[]] • Coach: MilwardEngland squad – 2010 Rugby League Four Nations Morley (c) · Atkins · T. Briscoe · Brown · Clubb · Cudjoe · Goulding · Hall · Robinson · S. Tomkins · Shenton · Widdop · S. Burgess · Crabree · Ellis · Fielden · Graham (Replacement (c) for Morley) · Griffin · Harrison · Lunt · O'Loughlin · Roby · J Tomkins · Westwood · Carvell (Replacement for Morley) ·
Coach: Steve McNamaraCategories:- 1986 births
- People from Pontefract
- English rugby league players
- Castleford Tigers players
- Living people
- Rugby league centres
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