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
3	Greifswalder FC		4	2	1	1	10	6	4	7	L W W D
4	Erzgebirge Aue		3	2	1	0	8	5	3	7	W W D
5	Lokomotive Leipzig	1 - 2	4	2	1	1	9	7	2	7	L W D W
6	Carl Zeiss Jena		3	2	0	1	6	2	4	6	W W L
7	VSG Altglienicke		3	1	2	0	8	6	2	5	W D D

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