Sheffield Wednesday legend John Sheridan reveals why he brought Owls youngster Liam Shaw to Chesterfield

Chesterfield manager John Sheridan has given an insight to his decision to bring Sheffield Wednesday youngster Liam Shaw to the Proact Stadium on a one-month loan.
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Sheridan, who played 199 games for Wednesday across seven years, believes Shaw will be able to make better use of Spireites possession in their effort to climb from the lower reaches of the National League table.

Shaw signed a professional deal with the Owls in December last year and Sheridan revealed he could make his debut for Chesterfield in their clash with Harrogate Town this weekend.

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“He retains the ball and takes care of the ball and that has been a big problem for us throughout the season," Sheridan said.

“I think he has got goals in him. He has been doing well in the under-23s [at Wednesday].

"He has a good stature about him and he wants to come and play. He believes in himself.

Chesterfield have played against Wednesday in training matches in recent months, when attacking midfielder Shaw, 18, impressed Sheridan.

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“We have played against him a few times behind closed doors,” he said.

Chesterfield manager John Sheridan is delighted to have brought Sheffield Wednesday youngster Liam Shaw to the clubChesterfield manager John Sheridan is delighted to have brought Sheffield Wednesday youngster Liam Shaw to the club
Chesterfield manager John Sheridan is delighted to have brought Sheffield Wednesday youngster Liam Shaw to the club

“Potentially he is going to be a really good player so I am bringing him in because he will give us hopefully more of a goal threat and he will keep possession of the ball more than what we have been doing.

“He has been doing really well at Sheffield Wednesday and people speak really highly of him.

“He is coming into a very tough league but I am bringing him in because I think he can deal with it and I hope he proves me right.

“He is my thoughts at the weekend (for Harrogate Town).”

Owls youngster Liam Shaw will spend a month on loan with ChesterfieldOwls youngster Liam Shaw will spend a month on loan with Chesterfield
Owls youngster Liam Shaw will spend a month on loan with Chesterfield
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Sheridan said it is Shaw’s bit of added quality that will make a difference to Chesterfield, who have climbed to 18th place in the league after a horror start to the season.

The Spireites boss said: “I am not being harsh when I say this but I have got a lot of players who run their socks, absolutely run their socks off. I like players who are cute, a bit different, be a bit patient and just take that extra touch, slow the game down a bit when it is hectic.

“I think we have got to be more relaxed.

“Too many times I have seen the opposition keep the ball better than what we do.”