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| Submission declined on 8 September 2024 by Oltrepier (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines for sports persons and athletes). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.
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Comment: I think we probably need more coverage strictly about him in order to deem him as fully notable, and that will come with time... Plus, I think you should make some corrections across the "Career" section, in order to comply with WP:NPOV. Oltrepier (talk) 19:10, 8 September 2024 (UTC)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kofi Ashton Shaw[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Gloucester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Yeovil Town (on loan from Bristol Rovers) | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West Bromwich Albion | |||
| –2023 | Bristol Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Bristol Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:21, 26 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Kofi Ashton Shaw is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Yeovil Town on loan from EFL League One club Bristol Rovers.
Career
[edit]Born in Gloucester, Shaw joined the West Bromwich Albion academy at the under-7s age group before being released eight years later.[2] Following his release, he joined Bristol Rovers, reportedly drawing interest from Premier League clubs in December 2022 following an impressive FA Youth Cup performance against Leyton Orient.[3][4]
At the 2023–24 end of season awards, Shaw was named as Rovers' Under-18s Player of the Season.[5] The following week, he was rewarded with a first senior appearance, replacing Luke Thomas in a final-day 2–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic.[6]
Having remained in the first-team picture over pre-season,[7] Shaw made his first appearance of the 2024–25 season in an EFL Cup First Round defeat to Cardiff City, replacing Promise Omochere in the second-half.[8] The following week, on his first senior start, he scored a first senior goal in a 3–3 EFL Trophy Group Stage draw with Tottenham Hotspur U21, his performance improving manager Matt Taylor.[9] In September 2024, he once again was reported to be of interest to Premier League sides with Aston Villa and Southampton reportedly monitoring his development alongside Leeds United.[10]
On 21 October 2024, Shaw signed a new contract until June 2027, before joining National League side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2025.[11]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 26 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bristol Rovers | 2023–24[12] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024–25[13] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2024–25[14] | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2024/25 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Kofi Shaw | I believe in myself and my ability". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Mulley, Billy (6 December 2022). "Premier League interest surfaces in Bristol Rovers starlet". Football League World. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Frost, Sam (15 November 2022). "Kofi Shaw stars as Bristol Rovers do themselves proud in heartbreaking FA Youth Cup defeat". Bristol Post. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Rovers celebrate campaign at End Of Season Awards". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Rovers beaten by Wigan in season finale". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Hargraves, Daniel (17 July 2024). "Yeovil Town 0-3 Bristol Rovers recap: Goals from Sinclair, Shaw and McCormick hand Gas victory". Bristol Post. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Cardiff City vs Bristol Rovers: League Cup". BBC Sport. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Hargraves, Daniel (20 August 2024). "Matt Taylor sings Kofi Shaw's praises as Bristol Rovers prodigy stars against Tottenham U21s". Bristol Post. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ Jones, Jordan (30 September 2024). "Aston Villa in three team transfer chase with Southampton for League One teenager". Birmingham World. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Kofi Shaw pens new deal and joins Yeovil Town on loan". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Kofi Shaw in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Kofi Shaw in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Kofi Shaw at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 October 2024.