Born in
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire, was recalled by Rushden & Diamonds at the beginning of April, and made his debut for Rushden & Diamonds in the club's last game in the
Football League against
Barnet in May 2006. After Rushden & Diamonds were relegated from the
Football League at the end of the 2005–06 season, he was retained by manager
Paul Hart and signed full professional terms in July 2006. By January 2007, Shaw had made 18 appearances for Rushden & Diamonds but was one of seven players placed on the transfer list by new manager
Graham Westley and he joined
Conference North side
Nuneaton Borough on loan later in the same month. After returning from loan, he made some impressive performances until he suffered a foot injury in April 2007 that ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Shaw made 35 appearances in the 2007–08 season but his contract was cancelled by mutual consent in July 2008 after both the club and Shaw felt that he would not have a regular place in the first team in the 2008–09 season. On 8 August 2008, Shaw signed a one-year contract with
Mansfield Town. Shaw joined Conference North side
Tamworth on 9 October 2008. On 11 June 2010, Shaw signed a one-year deal at
Kidderminster Harriers. On 14 May 2011, Shaw signed a two-year contract for
Cambridge United, becoming their first signing of the summer under
Jez George. Shaw joined
Alfreton Town on a two-year contract on 1 July 2013. He made his debut in Alfreton's opening day defeat to
Dartford on 10 August and scored his first goal three days later in a 3–1 win over Kidderminster Harriers. ==International career==