Jonjo Shelvey (born 27 February 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United and the England national team. He began his career at Charlton Athletic, becoming their youngest-ever player at 16 years and 59 days old. In 2010, he moved to Liverpool for an initial £1.7 million, spending a brief loan at Blackpool. During his time at Anfield, Shelvey was part of a Liverpool squad which won the League Cup and lost the FA Cup final in 2012. He joined Swansea City for £5 million in 2013, and Newcastle United for £12 million two and a half years later. A month after joining Newcastle, he was made the team's stand-in captain, as the season ended with relegation. Shelvey played for England at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 level and has captained the under-19 team. He won his first cap for the senior team in 2012.
Jonjo Shelvey has become an integral part of Newcastle United over the years and even captained the side on numerous occasions. He arrived at St James’ Park in 2016 and now at 30 years of age, it will be very interesting to see what the future holds for him. It is pretty clear though that he wants to remain at the club.
Fabian Schar is set to be offered a new contract by Newcastle United in recognition of his return to prominence under Eddie Howe and could be swiftly joined by midfielder Jonjo Shelvey in signing a new deal. Schar has been one of the most improved players under Howe’s meticulous coaching...
A late goal from Jonjo Shelvey earned Newcastle United a 1-0 win at Leeds United on Saturday, the second time Eddie Howe's side have tasted victory in the Premier League this season. The hosts had the better of an entertaining first half, with speedy forward Dan James denied by an...
Jonjo Shelvey’s second-half free-kick clinched Newcastle a 1-0 win at Leeds as their Premier League survival bid received a major boost. Shelvey curled home the only goal from 20 yards in the 75th minute and Newcastle were rewarded for their lung-busting effort with just their second win of the season.
As a survivor of their last encounter with the Championship, Jonjo Shelvey knows more than most about what it means for Newcastle to be relegated. He also knows how important this victory was, which was clear as he sprinted the length of the Elland Road pitch after scoring his winning goal, sliding in front of fans and pulling off his “spectacles” celebration.
Jonjo Shelvey's second-half free-kick gave Newcastle a much-needed 1-0 win at Leeds as Eddie Howe's side recorded just a second Premier League win of the season after what he described as a "heroic effort" from his players. Leeds came into the clash looking for a third win in a row...
Jonjo Shelvey's second-half free-kick gave Newcastle a much-needed 1-0 win at Leeds as Eddie Howe's side recorded just a second Premier League win of the season after what he described as a "heroic effort" from his players. Leeds came into the clash looking for a third win in a row...
Despite Liverpool being very dominant, Jonjo Shelvey has opened the scoring for Newcastle UnitedAfter a poor clearance by Thiago, former Liverpool player Jonjo Shelvey rifled the ball pas an unsighted Alisson Becker to give Newcastle the lead. Watch Jonjo Shelvey's goal here:. Liverpool Starting XI. Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip,...
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is back in contention for the home game against Chelsea after suspension. Interim-boss Graeme Jones could also recall goalkeeper Martin Debravka, who has returned to training after a foot injury. Paul Dummett (calf) and Elliot Anderson (hip) both remain sidelined, but otherwise Jones has a full-strength...
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has said the ‘sky is the limit’ for the Magpies now that the club’s new Saudi Arabian owners are expected to invest heavily in the quest for success. The Saudi-backed takeover has been met with feelings of uneasiness in the wider football community, even prompting a...