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title: "Fans on social media say ‘disappointing’ Jonjo Shelvey is ‘not good enough’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
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published: "2022-01-10T12:56:41Z"
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# Fans on social media say ‘disappointing’ Jonjo Shelvey is ‘not good enough’

Newcastle United were knocked out of the FA Cup at home to Cambridge United on Saturday afternoon and a number of players were criticised for their below-par performances. Jonjo Shelvey was one of them and fans on [social media](https://twitter.com/search?q=shelvey&src=typed_query&f=live) made their feelings clear about his contribution.

The 29-year-old wasn’t the worst player at St James’ Park, but he’s been inconsistent like many others this season and might be on his way out when his contract expires next year. Shelvey’s deal is up in 18 months and it’s hard to see him staying beyond 2023. Supporters don’t believe he’s good enough to keep either, so the writing may be on the wall.

> I wish ASM would pass. Longstaff and Shelvey aren’t good enough. No idea what’s happened to Willock. Ritchie I can’t fault his heart but he’s not a premier league left back. We need the Cambridge keeper and about 83 other players!
>
> — Mike Senior (@MikeSenoDJ) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/MikeSenoDJ/status/1479883292132392960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Needs an overhaul NOW. Same old players not good enough. Krafth, Ritchie, Longstaff, Shelvey, Murphy, Fraser. There not good enough. Dúbravka isn’t looking Half the GK he was! We need 2 CB’s asap, a LB, At least 1 CM & a CF in before Watford!!!
>
> — Mike Pitt (@mikepitt84) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/mikepitt84/status/1479902128617492481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Players like Shelvey, Hayden, Murphy, Ritchie, Willock, Clark, Manq, Almiron, Gayle, Longstaff all know they will not be here in next 12 months or so, they are just not up for a full 90 minutes, Shelv should of been moved on years ago.\
> They are just not good enough
>
> — Jeep1970 (@Jeep\_1970) [January 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/Jeep_1970/status/1480095316183588864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Shelvey is now disappointing longstaff is just poor
>
> — raymond leighton (@rouse250) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/rouse250/status/1480491099227631617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Matt Ritchie – Awful, Sean Longstaff – Awful, Jonjo Shelvey – Awful, Joe Willock – Awful, Jacob Murphy – Awful, Emil Krafth – Awful, Jamaal Lascelles – Awful !\
> Can’t replace them all but we have to try and replace the majority before the end of Jan, if not, we’re doomed![#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — David Alexander (@DavieAlexander1) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/DavieAlexander1/status/1479900703858511875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Body language! Willock ? Shelvey? ASM ? Awful all 3 we need players who will step up to the plate let’s hope it happens in the transfer window !
>
> — Tony C (@Tonyc1234) [January 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/Tonyc1234/status/1479925961017724929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Shelvey has made [12 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonjo-shelvey/leistungsdaten/spieler/71292) in all competitions this season, scoring one goal. The England international is composed in possession and has good distribution, but he’s not adept at turning over the ball which is hurting Newcastle.

[Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-cambridge-player-ratings-22685510) gave Shelvey a player rating of 5/10 for his performance against Cambridge and claimed he lost the midfield battle, which is an accurate criticism of his flaws. The 29-year-old has been dribbled past [nine times](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/40027/Show/Jonjo-Shelvey) in 11 league games and is only successful with 53% of his tackles.

Shelvey has given away 11 fouls too, so it’s clear he isn’t cutting it with the Magpies.

***[In other news, fans on social media say ‘hesitant’ Martin Dubravka ‘costs’ them results from ‘mistakes’](https://readnewcastle.com/2022/01/10/fans-on-social-media-say-hesitant-martin-dubravka-costs-them-results-from-mistakes/)***