in 1928,[5] and played local football for Streetly Works and then for Darlaston,[6] where he was top scorer in the 1936–37 season before turning professional with Birmingham in 1937.
[10] After retiring as a player, Shaw joined Birmingham's coaching staff.
[11] He left Villa in July 1964,[12] and succeeded Alf Wood as manager of Walsall in October, stabilising the club in mid-table in the Third Division and twice leading them to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.
[5][13] After three and a half years, he handed over the team management role to Dick Graham.
[5][14] Shaw continued as Walsall's general manager until August 1968 when he was appointed chief scout with Leicester City.