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
1	Al Nassr FC	34	28	2	4	91	28	63	86	W D W L W
2	Al Hilal	34	25	9	0	85	27	58	84	W W D W W
3	Al Ahli	34	25	6	3	71	25	46	81	W W W W W
4	Al Qadsiah	34	23	8	3	83	34	49	77	W W W W W
5	Al Ittihad	34	16	7	11	55	48	7	55	L L W W D

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