Shawcross was a youth player at Manchester United and
made one senior appearance before joining Stoke for £2million.
His challenge on Arsenal's Ramsey brought fierce
criticism from the Gunners as well as a red card. But Ferguson, who
has phoned Shawcross, said: "There's no more honest boy in the
world.
"One thing I'm pleased about is that everyone has
recognised it was an honest challenge. Everyone.
"Even Arsenal will do that now, or I hope they do. It
was one of these terrible accidents that happen in football.
"Arsene Wenger was feeling for the player, quite
rightly. I'd be the same if it was my player."