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title: "Fans on social media praise ‘unreal’ Jonjo Shelvey for ‘awesome’ performance"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-12-07T09:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-12-07T09:00:00Z"
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# Fans on social media praise ‘unreal’ Jonjo Shelvey for ‘awesome’ performance

Newcastle United’s season has officially begun following a long-awaited victory over Burnley on Saturday afternoon. [The Magpies beat the Clarets 1-0 at St James’ Park](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2021-22/newcastle-united-v-burnley/) and Jonjo Shelvey put in a performance that rolled back the years.

The 29-year-old came in for criticism for some [poor performances under Steve Bruce](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jonjo-shelvey-bruce-newcastle-united-19514030) but has improved since Eddie Howe replaced the ex-manager and was praised by supporters on [social media](https://twitter.com/search?q=jonjo%20shelvey&src=typed_query&f=live) for his latest showing. Shelvey was given a player rating of 8/10 by [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-burnley-player-ratings-almiron-22365913).

> Where's this Shelvey been btw. Class act
>
> — Jack Gilbertson (@jackgilbo) [December 5, 2021](https://twitter.com/jackgilbo/status/1467461436456816645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Joelinton has to be the biggest improvement but for me Shelvey has been the biggest surprise. He represented absolutely everything wrong with the club in my eyes before Howe!! \
> \
> He has been top class since Howe came in.
>
> — Robbie (@robbie\_philpott) [December 5, 2021](https://twitter.com/robbie_philpott/status/1467450424311623680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/howeythelads/status/1467438176725831692?s=20

> Joelinton and Shelvey have become unreal under Howe ?
>
> — – (@3107EA) [December 4, 2021](https://twitter.com/3107EA/status/1467172465826750468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It’s so refreshing seeing shelvey be awesome
>
> — Gromit (@GromitDoberman) [December 4, 2021](https://twitter.com/GromitDoberman/status/1467244364242030596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Jamal Lewis, Joelinton, Wilson, Shelvey all fantastic today
>
> — Og (@GourdOliver) [December 4, 2021](https://twitter.com/GourdOliver/status/1467187281400418307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Shelvey, Joelinton, Lewis all fantastic again
>
> — Ryan Anthony Moseley (@RyanMoseleynufc) [December 4, 2021](https://twitter.com/RyanMoseleynufc/status/1467244359447896071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I have been his biggest critic in the past, but Shelvey was class today and was MOTM, he is our our only creative midfield player, we need him to stay fit.
>
> — OldToonFan (@old\_toon) [December 4, 2021](https://twitter.com/old_toon/status/1467241784610799616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

[Against Burnley](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1549683/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2021-2022-Newcastle-United-Burnley), Shelvey played for 90 minutes, had 62 touches, won one aerial duel, completed 81.4% of his 43 passes, created three chances, had two shots, whipped in 12 crosses, made one clearance, gave away one foul, had one successful dribble and won one freekick.

The 29-year-old has made [eight Premier League appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonjo-shelvey/leistungsdaten/spieler/71292) this season, amassing 551 minutes of playing time. Shelvey missed the start of the campaign due to injury but has been a regular since making his return. Fans may have felt it wasn’t earned after inconsistent performances previously, but he certainly justified his place in the side against Burnley.

***[In other news, fans on social media hail ‘brilliant’ Jamaal Lascelles for ‘fantastic’ performance](https://readnewcastle.com/fans-on-social-media-hail-brilliant-jamaal-lascelles-for-fantastic-performance/)***