Dundalk captain Chris Shields ends nine-year stint at Oriel Pk as Lilywhites agree fee with LinfieldTue, Jun 22 2021 Shields in action for Dundalk during a 2019 United the Union Cup game with Linfield at Windsor Park. Irish Premiership champions Linfield have announced the signing of Dundalk captain Chris Shields on a three-year deal after reaching agreement on an undisclosed fee with the Lilywhites. The 30-year-old will join the Blues upon the opening of the transfer window on July 1 st, bringing to an end a hugely successful nine-year spell with the County Louth club. Shields, who was the club’s longest-serving player, was signed by the late Sean McCaffrey ahead of the 2012 season from Bray Wanderers.