Former Liverpool star Jonjo Shelvey struck a penalty to neglect for his new facet within the United Arab Emirates third-division on Sunday.
Shelvey had beforehand appeared to proceed his profession away from English soil in Turkey following spells at Anfield, in addition to Newcastle, Swansea Metropolis, and Nottingham Forest.
The midfielder first moved to Turkish Tremendous Lig membership Caykur Rizespor throughout the 2023-24 season, earlier than transferring on to Istanbul-based Eyupspor finish of the marketing campaign.
However issues rapidly soured between the 2 events, with Shelvey agreeing to go away the membership after simply 5 months amid roiling tensions that noticed his departure confirmed in a terse 34-word assertion.
The 33-year-old then joined Burnley as a free agent, however over the summer season Shelvey nabbed a transfer to the Gulf state – however a way off the extra well-known outfits of the nation’s prime tier.
Shelvey joined the Dubai-based Arabian Falcons, who have been based simply two years in the past.
Jonjo Shelvey struck a penalty to neglect as he stepped up for his new facet Arabian Falcons
The previous Liverpool star joined the Gulf State third-division facet at first of the season
However after netting an help in his first begin final week, his second begin ending in considerably ignominious private circumstances regardless of the crew carrying off the eventual 1-0 win towards Al Fath.
Sporting the captain’s armband, Shelvey stepped as much as the penalty spot, however after a affected person wait, may solely slide the ball effectively huge of the submit.
As an alternative, his team-mate Ebrima Kinteh helped safe the win with a purpose within the 66th minute, shortly earlier than the crew have been handed a pink card and diminished to 10 males.
Arabian Falcons presently sit fourth within the Second Division, after two matchdays.
However extra shocking than his strikes have been the circumstances of the house floor, with plenty of followers on social media shocked by the humbleness of his environment.
‘Had extra followers watching me at (five-a-side) on Wednesday (for f***’s sake),’ one commenter jibed.
One other added: ‘Seems like he’s taking part in at energy league in Romford’.
A 3rd urged the bottom appeared ‘prefer it’s over (in) the native park’.
However a quantity who watched the social media clip have been eager just for Shelvey to ply his commerce once more in England, with many suggesting he may nonetheless that includes within the Championship.
Arabian Falcons are coached by an English supervisor, Harry Agomobar, with the facet sponsored by plenty of recognisable manufacturers together with Flannels and Nando’s.
