 He had a decent debut season for Stoke in 1985–86 scoring five goals in 22 appearances.He played in 20 matches in 1986–87 scoring twice and was top-scorer in 1987–88 with ten goals.During that season Stoke played Liverpool in the FA Cup and Shaw had the chance to win the match for Stoke after he was put through one on one with 'keeper Mike Hooper but Shaw hesitated thinking he was offside and the chance had gone.