Arabian Falcons Overview

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League

Ex-England star Shelvey retires & immediately takes first head coaching role

Jonjo Shelvey is calling time on his distinguished playing career to immediately transition into management with UAE third-tier outfit Arabian Falcons FC. The former Liverpool and England playmaker is stepping into the dugout to lead a promotion charge, marking a swift end to his playing days in the Middle East alongside Ravel Morrison.

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City - Premier League

Former England int'l Shelvey misses penalty in debut UAE game

Former England international Jonjo Shelvey missed a crucial penalty in his debut game for UAE third division side Arabian Falcons. The 33-year-old, who represented the Three Lions six times between 2012 and 2015, was signed recently by the Dubai-based outfit and has been named their skipper too.

Burnley FC v Oxford United FC - Sky Bet Championship

Shelvey joins third-tier Middle Eastern side

Former Newcastle United and Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has signed with the Arabian Falcons, a third-tier side from the United Arab Emirates, as a free-agent. The former England international had been without a club since July after Buenley allowed his contract to run out at the end of their Championship campaign. This will be Shelvey's tenth senior club.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Van Spor Kulubu	7	1	3	3	8	14	-6	6	D D L D W
17	Esenler Erokspor	6	0	4	2	2	6	-4	4	L D L D D
18	Umraniyespor	7	0	3	4	5	9	-4	3	L L L D D
19	Istanbulspor	6	0	2	4	6	15	-9	2	L L D L D
20	Boluspor	7	0	1	6	2	18	-16	1	D L L L L

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