Sheffield Wednesday have agreed to let Liam Shaw cut his Sheffield Wednesday deal short by two weeks in order to join Celtic [Sheffield Star].

Of course, Shaw signed a pre-contract with the Glasgow giants back in February [The Scottish Sun].

Seeing out the 2020/21 campaign at the Owls, the midfielder was originally scheduled to head north of the border upon the expiration of his contract on July 1st [Sheffield Star].

However, reports have now emanated that indicate the Sky Bet League one side chose to terminate his deal imminently, in return for a swift compensation fee said to be around the £300,000 mark [Sheffield Star].

The boyhood Wednesday fan was officially unveiled at as a Celtic player yesterday [CeltsAreHere]. Nevertheless, receiving an instantaneous financial bonus will provide a positive boost for the Hillsborough faithful.

No wonder many Sheffield Wednesday diehards took to Twitter to voice their opinion on recent events.

Sheffield Wednesday fans react:

Here is how some of the Sheffield Wednesday faithful summarized their feelings upon hearing the news:

"So we get paid, and don’t pay a player during the period he’s not playing…dare I say it, but was that sensible business from Wednesday?"

"That’s 3,000 2019/20 ST refunds #swfc"
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"If true, it’s the cleverest financial move DC has made in years at the club."
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"Good move by the club that, especially given the cash flow issues, making the most of the (self-afflicted) bad situation."
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"Still, shows some positive thinking and ability to engage and negotiate with others. It all is starting to feel a bit different. I’m worried I’m feeling optimistic, I’d forgotten that feeling. Shaw will do well at Celtic I’m sure, very happy for him"
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"Interesting. Didn't know they were able to do this. Smart move for both clubs and the player. We move on"
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