What Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Shaw made of his loan spell at Chesterfield

The 19-year-old joined the Spireites on a month's loan from Sheffield Wednesday on November 21.

The midfielder was signed by former Blues manager John Sheridan.

Shaw immediately went straight into the starting line-up and started defeats against Harrogate Town and Hartlepool United and a draw at Aldershot.

He also came off the bench in defeats against Bromley and Notts County in the FA Trophy.

The youngster joined Town when they were experiencing an awful run of form which had resulted in them dropping into the National League relegation zone and his loan deal was not extended but probably through no fault of his own as he was not really the kind of player they needed at the time.

“Chesterfield asked if I was available to take on loan for a month and the club and I both thought it was a great opportunity for me,” he told Wednesday’s official club website. “I was buzzing to be part of a first-team environment.

“The National League is very physical, especially when you are used to the (under) 23s, so that tests you as a player but I had no concerns about going out on loan because it is a vital part of your development.

“Getting that first-team experience is huge and what strikes you straight away is the focus is all on winning and everything is structured towards that, whereas under-23s is more about development.”

Shaw has hit a patch of form in recent weeks for the Owls’ youth side including a goal against Wigan Athletic and an assist against Sheffield United.

“It was good for me to go out on loan but I’m back here now and for the rest of the season I just hope to play well and keep scoring which will come if I keep working hard,” he added.

“The aim is always the first-team and I’ve been in and around it a bit, as we often train with them which has been great. The manager is always watching us so just got to impress him and hopefully make a squad.”