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title: "Newcastle fans rage at Jonjo Shelvey’s performance in Brentford defeat"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jrushworth"
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published: "2020-12-23T10:30:00Z"
modified: "2020-12-23T10:30:00Z"
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# Newcastle fans rage at Jonjo Shelvey’s performance in Brentford defeat

Many Newcastle United supporters have been raging over the performance of [Jonjo Shelvey](https://readnewcastle.com/?p=30357) in their [1-0 defeat at Brentford](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55312315) in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Shelvey was named in a [full-strength Newcastle team](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/3461322), with Steve Bruce hoping his side could relieve [some of the pressure mounting on him](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruce-says-wont-quit-19509322) by securing a route to the semi-finals. However, the Magpies failed to do enough against their Championship hosts and in the end were deservedly on the wrong end of a 1-0 defeat.

The 28-year-old was unable to dictate the game in the fashion you would expect from a player with [his technical quality](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/11/25/never-seen-anything-like-it-lascelles-raves-about-newcastle-aces-technical-ability/) in possession. The midfielder lost the ball eight times and failed to win a single tackle, although he did make four interceptions and three clearances ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/brentford-newcastle-united/Osab)). However, that was not enough to help inspire Newcastle to a positive result.

The midfielder has [not been at his best](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/40027/History/Jonjo-Shelvey) for the Magpies so far this season and he has been struggling to find consistency in his game. That will be a concern for Bruce, who is [not blessed with an array of midfield options](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/startseite/verein/762/saison_id/2020) to make changes to his starting line-up. Shelvey needs to show that he is capable of turning his form around very swiftly over the next few weeks.

### **Newcastle fans rage at Jonjo Shelvey’s display at Brentford**

Many Newcastle fans were quick to point out that Shelvey has not been at his best for a while, and some even questioned the decision to [offer him a new contract](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-jonjo-shelvey-contract-17875086#:~:text=Jonjo%20Shelvey's%20new%20contract%20at,that%20will%20run%20until%202023.) this year. One fan even described him as ‘lazy’, which might be a little harsh but shows the frustrations over his recent form.

> There's a reason Rafa wanted to sell Shelvey & Ritchie they're both done! I know one didn't play 2nite but he's been found out last couple of games too. [#finished](https://twitter.com/hashtag/finished?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Chris Currie (@Wig82) [December 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/Wig82/status/1341476853366874116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/pjensh91/status/1341473810239905792?s=19

> How is Shelvey captain. He is an utter disgrace. Never talks. Strolls around sulking. [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Andrew ⚫⚪ (@Andrew\_1892\_) [December 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/Andrew_1892_/status/1341463445129072641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/thebelfastmagp1/status/1341461646187909121?s=19

https://twitter.com/Coryjgraham/status/1341461245883461642?s=19

> Time to call it a day with Shelvey mind. He should be dominating a game like this [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Craig Middleton (@CraigMidd) [December 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/CraigMidd/status/1341456230120886274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Giving Shelvey and Ritchie new longterm contracts was a woeful idea. [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Ben (@Bengn87) [December 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/Bengn87/status/1341455761453539329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)