A nervy start on his full debut included a couple of glaring misses by Shaun, followed by some very harsh headlines plastered across the back pages.
England fans, Reds and the national press alike were left asking what all the fuss about? (Even though the press whipped up all the fuss to begin with).
Well Shaun, we know exactly what the fuss is about - we've been watching you mesmerise left-backs week in, week out for the past 18 months.
You were asked to play in an unfamiliar role, and then there's all those prying eyes, analysing your every move - we know that can't have been nice for you. But look on the bright side, you came through without injury and we've got United on Sunday. They all think you can't hack it now, but we know you can. Remember what you did against them last year?
You're back home now and we're happy to have you back. You're back where you're wanted and back in your normal role, so just sit back, relax, and go with the flow - it'll all come back to you.
We're all confident you'll soon be back to your best - jinking past the United defenders and forcing your way into the box. Better still, your legs might be tired, so just wait for the ball and pop a few in from 30 yards.
Your mate Macca though, tell him he needs to pull his finger out. If he wanted a challenge, he's got one. Try winning us over!
It's probably his last chance at City, and if he needs any more motivation, remind him it's the derby. Being a Scouser, they all hate him - and Robbie too - so maybe that'll get him moving.
And tell him if he gets a sight of goal, bloody hit it! Not like that volley he had in the closing stages at Old Trafford.
Kev wants us to get behind him but he's got to make it a bit easier for us.
Anyway, all the best lad. We'll see you Sunday......
England fans, Reds and the national press alike were left asking what all the fuss about? (Even though the press whipped up all the fuss to begin with).
Well Shaun, we know exactly what the fuss is about - we've been watching you mesmerise left-backs week in, week out for the past 18 months.
You were asked to play in an unfamiliar role, and then there's all those prying eyes, analysing your every move - we know that can't have been nice for you. But look on the bright side, you came through without injury and we've got United on Sunday. They all think you can't hack it now, but we know you can. Remember what you did against them last year?
You're back home now and we're happy to have you back. You're back where you're wanted and back in your normal role, so just sit back, relax, and go with the flow - it'll all come back to you.
We're all confident you'll soon be back to your best - jinking past the United defenders and forcing your way into the box. Better still, your legs might be tired, so just wait for the ball and pop a few in from 30 yards.
Your mate Macca though, tell him he needs to pull his finger out. If he wanted a challenge, he's got one. Try winning us over!
It's probably his last chance at City, and if he needs any more motivation, remind him it's the derby. Being a Scouser, they all hate him - and Robbie too - so maybe that'll get him moving.
And tell him if he gets a sight of goal, bloody hit it! Not like that volley he had in the closing stages at Old Trafford.
Kev wants us to get behind him but he's got to make it a bit easier for us.
Anyway, all the best lad. We'll see you Sunday......