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title: "Fans on social media say ‘brilliant’ Jonjo Shelvey was ‘outstanding’ v Leeds"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2022/01/24/fans-on-social-media-say-brilliant-jonjo-shelvey-was-outstanding-v-leeds/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2022-01-24T20:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-01-24T20:00:00Z"
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# Fans on social media say ‘brilliant’ Jonjo Shelvey was ‘outstanding’ v Leeds

A lot of Newcastle players silenced their critics after impressing in [Saturday’s 1-0 win over Leeds United](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2021-22/leeds-united-v-newcastle-united/). Martin Dubravka and Fabian Schar confound their nay-sayers with solid defensive performances at Elland Road, but they weren’t the only ones.

Jonjo Shelvey also shone on Saturday afternoon – no teammate made more interceptions and had more shots on target while only one player attempted more passes. The 29-year-old was given a player rating of 8/10 by [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leeds-newcastle-player-ratings-shelvey-22840683) for his efforts and fans on [social media](https://twitter.com/search?q=shelvey%20%23nufc&src=typed_query&f=live) lauded his efforts.

> Shelvey once again outstanding and pleased he managed to get the important goal.\
> Trippier is top drawer ; whole side worked well so hopefully onwards and upwards at last.\
> ASM excellent worked his socks off for the cause??
>
> — Peter McMahon (@foolsndermoney) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/foolsndermoney/status/1484946954723409927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Shelvey also brilliant
>
> — Mark Choake ⚫️⚪️?? (@markchoake) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/markchoake/status/1484961172185133057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Shelvey was brilliant today
>
> — Chris Page™️ (@ChrisPage\_Boz) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/ChrisPage_Boz/status/1484998220061237251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar was a rock also
>
> — Daniel Campbell (@DanielC35376728) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/DanielC35376728/status/1484934486894723077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar was a rock yesterday ???
>
> — Steve Corbett (@SteveCorbett64) [January 23, 2022](https://twitter.com/SteveCorbett64/status/1485180361483206658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fantastic result for [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\
> \
> Longstaff, Willock and Shelvey grafted their socks off in the middle of the park in the 2nd half.\
> \
> Hope they get the credit they deserve after recent stick.\
> \
> Schar, Trippier and Manquillo solid at the back.\
> \
> Game management much improved.[#United](https://twitter.com/hashtag/United?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/qczIrFCV0V](https://t.co/qczIrFCV0V)
>
> — Matthew Squires (@mjsquires) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/mjsquires/status/1484946761311469579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Schar, Manquillo, Trippier, Longstaff, Shelvey… all brilliant. I almost forgot about Dubravka who was low key contender for MOTM. [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#LEENEW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEENEW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Alejandro (@alexrobelo) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/alexrobelo/status/1485004655256088576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

[Against Leeds](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1549764/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2021-2022-Leeds-Newcastle-United), Shelvey played for 90 minutes, had 38 touches, won one aerial duel, completed 75% of his 28 passes, had two shots on target with one goal, made two tackles, had one clearance, blocked one shot, gave away one foul, made three interceptions and had one successful dribble.

The England international has made [14 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonjo-shelvey/leistungsdaten/spieler/71292) in all competitions this season, scoring two goals. Shelvey missed the start of the campaign due to injury but has been a regular since mid-October. And while the Newcastle midfielder has been inconsistent, he vindicated Eddie Howe’s faith with Saturday’s performance.

***[In other news, fans on social media say ‘brilliant’ Fabian Schar was ‘solid’ in Leeds win](https://readnewcastle.com/fans-on-social-media-say-brilliant-fabian-schar-was-solid-in-leeds-win/)***