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Name: Liam Darren Shaw
aka: Liam Shaw
Born: 12 March 2001
Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Signed: 1 June 2021 (signed pre contract on 17 Feb 2021 from Sheffield Wednesday, £300k)
On Loan: 7 Jan 2022 – 31 Jun 2022 (to Motherwell); 1 Sep 2022-Jun 2023 (to Morecambe); 22 Jul 2023-31 May 2024 (to Wigan)
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Position: Midfielder, Defensive midfielder
Debut: 2021-07-07: Celtic 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday, Friendly
Debut (competitive): 2021-12-09: Celtic 3-2 Real Betis, UEFA Cup
Squad No.: 30
Internationals: […Complete at end of career.]
International Caps: […Complete at end of career…]
International Goals: […Complete at end of career….]
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Liam Shaw signed with Celtic on a pre contract on 17 February 2021 during the covid lockdown era, a time when Celtic were hitting the bottom of the trough in a dire season. At least he was to start the following season, with major changes expected, including new team management and a new setup in charge of the club (e.g. new chief executive). It was regarded as a bit of a steal for Celtic to get him on his signing.
He had to be patient and finally only won his place in what was the dead rubber match v Real Betis in the Europa league in December 2021. Celtic put out a mostly reserve side admittedly, yet still triumphed 3-2. Making his debut along with others such as Urhoghide, he had a fine debut to remember with The Scotsman newspaper noting positively:
“There were a few bonus performances from Ange Postecoglou’s perspective with right-back Osaze Urhoghide and midfielder Liam Shaw both acquitting themselves creditably as they made their first team debuts“.
Taking in that Real Betis had beaten Barcelona at the weekend just past, it showed the measure of the result despite the overall low value of this fixture.
He was sent on loan to Motherwell and repaid Celtic by helping Motherwell to salvage a 2-2 draw v Sevco at Ibrox in February 2022. This in turn helped Celtic to remain 3pts in front in the league title race. Despite that, he was too often sidelined and sat on the bench for Motherwell which hindered his development.
On his return to Celtic, competition was fierce for places in a rejuvenated double winning Celtic side. The squad was bolstered with a number of players (including the contingent from Japan, Aaron Mooy and others). It was an impossible situation for him to try to break into the Celtic first team when even the more experienced players were having to prove themselves for a place. The added frustration was likely that Celtic were in need of a defensive midfielder for the first team squad, but Liam Shaw was passed over.
In September 2022, he was sent out to lowly Morecambe in the third tier of English football. As a measure of the drop, within the following few days after his departure, Celtic were to play TheRangers in the league and then Real Madrid in the Champions League Group stages (although admittedly he was far away from the first team picture by this point).
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”When I heard Celtic were interested I couldn’t believe it, to be honest. A club of this stature and the number of trophies they have won and they’re one of the biggest clubs in Europe. I couldn’t describe how I was feeling, but it was massive for me and my family to get that kind of recognition and now it’s up to me to start performing on the pitch.”
Liam Shaw (2021)
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Playing Career
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LEAGUE | SCOTTISH CUP | LEAGUE CUP | EUROPE | TOTAL |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Honours with Celtic
(Honours are marked below in which the player has played in at least one of the matches in the campaign.)
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On signing
New Celtic signing Liam Shaw is relishing the prospect of hearing the roar of the Parkhead crowd.
The 20-year-old midfielder signed a four-year deal from Sheffield Wednesday this summer and began training with his new team-mates at Lennoxtown when they returned for pre-season earlier this month.
Shaw could make his debut for the Hoops against his former club when new boss Ange Postecoglou’s side take on Sheffield Wednesday behind closed doors in Wales next Wednesday.
However, he is looking ahead to the time when he will see and hear supporters in the stands when he runs out at Celtic Park.
He told the club’s official website. “I’m looking forward to playing in front of the Celtic fans.
“That’s what I’m looking forward to most. I’ve heard all about the atmosphere at Celtic Park and hopefully I’ll score a goal and hear that crowd. Playing in that atmosphere will be something I’ll remember forever.
“Walking out and hearing the roar of the crowd will give you a massive adrenaline boost.
“It gives you so much more energy, maybe nervous energy, but good nervous energy.”
Shaw has been impressed by the friendliness and facilities at Lennoxtown.
He said: “It’s been good so far. I’ve been here for a few weeks and I’m enjoying training. I feel settled in where I’m living now so it’s been good.
“I’ve been talking to Scott Robertson and Luca Connell a lot. I’ve known Luca from playing back in England.
“Everyone’s been sound, to be honest. Those two have been really good with me and made me feel very welcome.
“Lennoxtown is really good. There are a lot of quality pitches and everything’s been spot-on.
“I’m quite blown away by how nice it all is. Inside there’s a lot of great equipment to use so we have everything we could possibly need to help us.
“The training’s been tough, especially the first week with all the running. It’s good, though. That’s all in the tank now.
“You get your fitness up and get sharper. I’ve enjoyed the tempo of it and the standard’s been really high in training so I’m feeling ready to go.”
Former Sheffield Wednesday player Liam Shaw joins League One strugglers on loan from Celtic
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Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Liam Shaw has joined Morecambe on a season long-loan from Scottish giants Celtic. Shaw, who left Hillsborough last summer to move north of the border, will be looking to get his career back on track at the Mazuma Stadium.
The 21-year-old has failed to make a senior breakthrough under Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou. Sheffield-born Shaw has made one senior appearance and has not featured competitively this term after a frustrating six-month loan stint at Motherwell in the second half of last term.
Morecambe are 23rd in League One after picking up just three points from six matches this season.
A Morecambe club statement read: “Morecambe Football Club is delighted to confirm the season-long loan signing of Celtic defensive midfielder Liam Shaw. The 21-year-old progressed through the Sheffield Wednesday Academy, signing professionally with the Owls in 2018, before earning himself a month-long loan at Chesterfield in November 2019.
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“Following his Wednesday debut off the bench against QPR in July 2020, a first start would come 11 days later against Middlesbrough on the final day of the 2019/20 campaign.
“The season after, Shaw became a more established figure in the first team and managed 22 appearances in all competitions for the South Yorkshire outfit, his first professional goal coming in a 2-1 home win over Middlesbrough in December 2020.
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“It was during the summer of 2021 that the Sheffield-born man opted to make the move from his boyhood club and join Scottish giants Celtic on a four-year deal.
“The youngster’s debut for the Hoops came in a 3-2 Europa League Group Stage win over Spanish side Real Betis, with Shaw enjoying 65 minutes of gametime on the European stage.
“13 days later and the 6ft 2 man made his Scottish Premier league bow, in a 0-0 draw with St Mirren, before joining Motherwell for the remainder of the 2021/22 season a month later.
“Predominantly a defensive midfielder, Shaw has experience across a number of positions, including centre-back, central midfield and attacking midfield, where he has played a total of 42 professional games, racking up a total of 2,213 minutes of professional football.”
Wednesday go to Morecambe on Tuesday, September 13.