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
6	Fleetwood Town	5	2	3	0	6	3	3	9	W D D D W
7	Crewe Alexandra	5	2	3	0	5	3	2	9	D D D W W
8	Cheltenham Town	5	2	2	1	10	9	1	8	D W D L W
9	York City	5	2	2	1	9	8	1	8	D L W D W
10	Oldham Athletic	5	2	1	2	7	5	2	7	L D W L W

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