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title: "Celtic: Liam Shaw not considered a first-team option"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-09-02T19:45:28Z"
modified: "2021-09-02T19:45:28Z"
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# Celtic: Liam Shaw not considered a first-team option

**Celtic summer signing Liam Shaw isn’t considered a first-team option at Parkhead yet, according to [The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2799732/2021/08/31/celtic-transfers-dramatic-rebuild-failed-to-materialise-and-theyre-short-central-midfield/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic).**

### The Lowdown: Urhoghide’s struggles

Shaw was followed to Celtic Park from Sheffield Wednesday by centre-back Osaze Urhoghide.

The 20-year-old cost less than Shaw at a price of [£207,000](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) and is [yet](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/osaze-urhoghide/leistungsdaten/spieler/491738) to feature in a competitive match under Ange Postecoglou.

[Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2799732/2021/08/31/celtic-transfers-dramatic-rebuild-failed-to-materialise-and-theyre-short-central-midfield/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic) suggested that Urhoghide has not impressed in training, with 18-year-olds Dane Murray and Bosun Lawal potentially ahead of him in terms of his development.

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### The Latest: Shaw claim

In Devlin’s [story](https://theathletic.co.uk/2799732/2021/08/31/celtic-transfers-dramatic-rebuild-failed-to-materialise-and-theyre-short-central-midfield/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic) assessing the club’s summer window, he also made a claim about Shaw, who is also yet to make a first-team appearance this season.

It seems as if the [defensive midfielder, who can also play as a centre-back](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/liam-shaw/profil/spieler/623560), is also failing to catch the eye, as, internally, he isn’t considered a first-team option at this moment in time.

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### The Verdict: Patience required

Neil Lennon was the man in charge when Celtic secured Shaw’s [services](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/liam-shaw-completes-celtic-transfer-23511572), and like [Urhoghide](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12350399/osaze-urhoghide-new-celtic-defender-rejected-premier-league-offers-to-move-to-parkhead), the Hoops pipped [Premier League competition](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liam-shaw-given-celtic-rave-23518688?_ga=2.167044215.894729555.1613511198-1892105372.1601109682) for his signature.

Parkhead chiefs may not have expected the duo to be first-team regulars straight away, so the Hoops will have to be patient when it comes to their development.

Shaw, who made [24](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/liam-shaw/leistungsdaten/spieler/623560) senior appearances for Sheffield Wednesday, could still be adjusting to life in Scotland, and hopefully, over time, will start to catch Postecoglou’s eye at Lennoxtown.

[***In other news: Ange’s first January target emerges; Celtic will watch ‘really important’ ace tomorrow.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-hoops-linked-with-johnny-kenny/)