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
14	Al Kholood	34	9	6	19	39	61	-22	33	D L D D D
15	Al Riyadh	34	7	9	18	35	63	-28	30	W D W L L
16	Damac FC	34	6	11	17	32	55	-23	29	L W L L L
17	Al Akhdoud	34	5	5	24	27	70	-43	20	L W D L L
18	Al Najma	34	3	7	24	32	76	-44	16	W L D D L

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