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Grant Collins | S&C Coach | Full Interview
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YouTube23 Jun 2026

Grant Collins | S&C Coach | Full Interview

Full interview with Grant Collins, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arabian Falcons FC.

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Jonjo Shelvey signs as Manager of Arabian Falcons FC
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YouTube23 Jun 2026

Jonjo Shelvey signs as Manager of Arabian Falcons FC

Official Arabian Falcons announcement: Jonjo Shelvey joins the club as Manager.

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In conversation with Harry Agombar, Sporting Director
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YouTube23 Jun 2026

In conversation with Harry Agombar, Sporting Director

We sat down with Harry Agombar, Sporting Director of Arabian Falcons Football Club, to talk about the vision, the pathway and what comes next.

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Jonjo Shelvey on his first coaching role and how he felt safe in Dubai amid Iran conflictArticle
The National29 Apr 2026

Jonjo Shelvey on his first coaching role and how he felt safe in Dubai amid Iran conflict

Shelvey explains how the Arabian Falcons job came about, his attacking 4-3-3 philosophy, and the influence of Eddie Howe and Michael Laudrup. The Falcons are eight games unbeaten and sit fourth in the UAE Second Division.

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Jonjo Shelvey retires, becomes manager of UAE club co-owned by Jason PuncheonArticle
ESPN15 Apr 2026

Jonjo Shelvey retires, becomes manager of UAE club co-owned by Jason Puncheon

ESPN reports Shelvey, 34, has retired from playing to manage Arabian Falcons FC. The club is co-owned by Jason Puncheon and counts Ravel Morrison among its players.

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Jonjo Shelvey Retires From Football and Becomes Arabian Falcons ManagerArticle
GiveMeSport15 Apr 2026

Jonjo Shelvey Retires From Football and Becomes Arabian Falcons Manager

GiveMeSport frames the switch as a 'shock new job' for the former England international. He took charge of Ravel Morrison under co-owner Jason Puncheon, with the club third in the table and chasing promotion.

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Shelvey retires; takes charge of Arabian Falcons in UAEArticle
TribalFootball15 Apr 2026

Shelvey retires; takes charge of Arabian Falcons in UAE

TribalFootball reports Shelvey's immediate retirement and appointment as Arabian Falcons manager, his first step into management, as part of an ambitious project led by co-owner and Head of Football Operations Jason Puncheon.

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Ex-England international Shelvey named Arabian Falcons FC managerArticle
ARN News Centre15 Apr 2026

Ex-England international Shelvey named Arabian Falcons FC manager

UAE outlet ARN News Centre covers the appointment from a regional angle. A documentary will follow his bid to lead the 2023-founded club to promotion in the final five games of the season.

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Liverpool.com15 Apr 2026

Former Liverpool midfielder suddenly retires after getting offer to be manager instead

Liverpool.com reports on its former player retiring to step straight into management with Arabian Falcons in Dubai.

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Read Newcastle15 Apr 2026

Newcastle United release statement as former midfielder takes manager job

Newcastle-focused coverage of the reaction to former Magpies midfielder Shelvey moving into his first managerial role at Arabian Falcons FC.

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Jonjo Shelvey ready to 'climb to the very top' after being appointed manager of Arabian Falcons FCArticle
The National14 Apr 2026

Jonjo Shelvey ready to 'climb to the very top' after being appointed manager of Arabian Falcons FC

The National details Shelvey's appointment as manager, with former boss Harry Agombar — the old Arsenal academy teammate who brought him to Dubai — moving up to sporting director.

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Jonjo Shelvey on loving life in Dubai, doubling down on criticism of the UK and defending Eddie HoweArticle
The National26 Feb 2026

Jonjo Shelvey on loving life in Dubai, doubling down on criticism of the UK and defending Eddie Howe

A wide-ranging exclusive in which Shelvey discusses joining Arabian Falcons via Harry Agombar, working towards his UEFA A Licence, and turning down an assistant role at Konyaspor to keep his family settled.

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English Players Abroad9 Oct 2025

Arabian Falcons announce the signing of Ravel Morrison

Just weeks after signing Jonjo Shelvey, Arabian Falcons added former Manchester United wonderkid Ravel Morrison, 32, reuniting two well-known English midfielders at the club.

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Mirror Football9 Oct 2025

Football Manager in real life: UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons sign Ravel Morrison

Mirror Football likens the Falcons' real-life recruitment of well-known English players to the Football Manager video game, centred on the Ravel Morrison signing alongside Jonjo Shelvey.

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Arabian Falcons FC9 Oct 2025

OFFICIAL: Ravel Morrison joins Arabian Falcons FC

The club's official Instagram announcement confirming Ravel Morrison has joined Arabian Falcons FC in the UAE.

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