Premier League Star Says He Feels 'Safer' in Middle East than in Essex

Premier League star says he feels 'safer' in Middle East than in Essex

Former Premier League star Jonjo Shelvey says he still feels “safer” living in Dubai than back home in Essex, despite the recent conflict.

Former England star doubles down on claim Dubai is safer than London despite Iranian missiles threat

Jonjo Shelvey has refused to back down from his controversial assertion that he feels safer in Dubai than in London, despite Iranian missiles passing overhead and civilian deaths occurring in the UAE.The 34-year-old former England midfielder, who recently stepped up from player to manager at Arabian Falcons, relocated his family to the Gulf state last year.Since his arrival seven months ago, the region has become engulfed in conflict involving t…

Jonjo Shelvey says London has 'too many scumbags' after quitting UK for Dubai

The ex-Premier League star doubled down on his stance.

I'm safer in Dubai with missiles flying overhead than in London, says Shelvey

IT is doubtful that Jonjo Shelvey pictured Iranian missiles flying overhead when his family upped sticks and moved to Dubai last year. The...

Jonjo Shelvey: England is full of scumbags - in Dubai I feel safe

Three weeks ago, Jonjo Shelvey picked up the phone to Eddie Howe. Aware that he was about to call it a day as a footballer and move into management with Emirati third tier club Arabian Falcons, he had a proposal for the Newcastle United manager. “We didn’t have a game so I asked if I could come back to Newcastle and watch his training and shadow him for a day, be a sponge basically,” Shelvey told The i Paper. “When you’re a player you miss the l…

Jonjo Shelvey says he feels safer in the UAE – because ‘England is full of scumbags’

New Arabian Falcons FC manager Jonjo Shelvey says he feels safer in the UAE – because ‘England is full of scumbags’. After a brief playing stint with the club, he has announced his retirement from professional football and immediately starts a new career on the sidelines. He spoke on taking up the role of the Emirati third tier side, who have ambitious plans of climbing up the divisions and one day playing in the Asian Champions League. Meanwhil…