Newcastle United have confirmed Jonjo Shelvey has signed for Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal until 2025. The midfielder spent 7 years on Tyneside and has been a pivotal figure over that period.
Here is the official statement from the club:
Jonjo Shelvey’s seven-year association with Newcastle United has come to an end, with the midfielder joining Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.
Six-cap England international Shelvey joined the Magpies from Swansea in January 2016 and while United were relegated from the top flight at the end of that season, he played an integral role as Rafa Benítez’s side bounced back at the first time of asking by lifting the Sky Bet Championship trophy.
And he continued to be a key figure for United in the Premier League – with his winning goal against Leeds United just over 12 months ago a turning point in Newcastle’s season as Eddie Howe’s side climbed away from the relegation zone to finish 13th.
Injuries restricted the 30-year-old to five appearances this term, but he moves to the City Ground having represented United 202 times in all competitions, scoring 18 goals. He will be reunited at Nottingham Forest with Chris Wood, who joined Steve Cooper’s side on loan earlier this month, as well as former team-mate Jack Colback.
Shelvey returned to Newcastle tonight to support the lads in their quest for the Carabao Cup final. He got a standing ovation at halftime and was involved in what will be his final victory photo with the Wembley-bound Magpies.
Eddie Howe said the following about Shelvey’s departure:
“Jonjo has been a loyal servant to the club for many years and I want to thank him sincerely for his efforts and commitment during my time here.
“He is a brilliant player who has given so much to the cause, and he leaves with our best wishes for the future.”
Shelvey will wear the number 6 shirt for Forest as he starts the next phase of his career. His exit leaves Newcastle a little short in midfield as a replacement was not brought in. This is an opportunity for long-term security for Shelvey who has been a stellar servant for Newcastle United.
The club have also confirmed Karl Darlow will join Hull City on loan for the remainder of the season.
Here is the official statement on Darlow’s loan:
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow has joined Championship side Hull City on loan until the end of the season.
The 32-year-old has linked up with Liam Rosenior’s men, who currently sit 15th in the second tier, for the remainder of the current campaign.
Darlow joined the Magpies from Nottingham Forest alongside teammate Jamaal Lascelles in the summer of 2014 before being loaned back to City Ground for the duration of 2014/15.
The former Newport County and Walsall loanee has made a total of 100 appearances during his time at St. James’ Park, helping United return to the Premier League at the first time of asking by being a key part of Rafa Benitez’s Championship-winning squad in 2016/17.
He could make his debut for the Tigers in their second-tier clash with Cardiff City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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66 comments so far
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:15 PM
Comment #1Agsin
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:16 PM
Comment #2Christ! Sometimes I’m so fast I wonder do I have superpowers or Something.
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Comment #3I’m gonna let others tske 1st after this, I probably should use these powered for saving lives or something. I won’t be selfish with this gift…..
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Comment #4Good luck jonjo, I’ll always remember your first “Hollywood” pass out to jaanmaat. Thank you for your service. *Salute*
Transfer Sage
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:19 PM
Comment #5Superb win tonight. Was never going to be a walk in the park. We blew them away in the first 20 minutes and other than the Armstrong chance, they created nothing. Their goal was a good strike but came out of nothing and if anything it woke us up.
Tonight isn’t a night for me to dwell on any critique of the performance, just to enjoy the moment.
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:19 PM
Comment #6I was hoping they would put Shelvey front and centre in the picture, but such is life, it would have been an extra classy touch.
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:20 PM
Comment #7Rob I’d keep your powers underwraps, you don’t need those et guys round yours with their hoover tubes.
Davas
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:20 PM
Comment #8Yeah, Good luck to Jonjo. Good to see him at tonight’s game
Ap
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:21 PM
Comment #9Standards. There are people out there celebrating making the final at wembley then there’s someone celebrating being no1 on a blog
Tell me maa me maa i wont be home for tea I made number 1 on a blog of N U F C
😀
Davas
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:23 PM
Comment #10We’re in the final. Yyyyeeesss!!!!
Bruno gets a rest before the final and we’ve got 2 games to fine tune the team to face Liverpool.
Oh, and…. we’re in the final 😀 😀 😀
Davas
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Comment #11Transfer Sage #5
Spot on. |We’re in the final 😀
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Comment #12Any words from Eddie or any of the players been published yet?
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Comment #13I’ve had several messsages from extended family that I’ve never heard from in 10 years before tonight!
Wonder why! 🙂 🙂
Pottsclock
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:27 PM
Comment #14What a magnificent day to not be an Everton fan. £40m in the bank from us and they’ve spent nowt. Zilch. Nada.
DjMickyg
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:27 PM
Comment #15Awful mistake letting jonjo go. To win sometimes you need to play hardball. Shud have said wait until summer. Now we are well short. 3 runners in the middle of the park with no creativity. We were givin the warning a few weeks ago with the possible injury. But no we want to be nice and let him go.
Scythe
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:27 PM
Comment #16I think I read somewhere earlier that Chelsea have signed six new players in this window but they can only register three new players in their Champions League squad. Wonder who will miss out and how they’ll feel about that? Especially if they just left a club who would have had them in their Champions League squad selection. Man management needed there I think! 🙂
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:29 PM
Comment #17Phew we’re going to Wembley but don’t we make hard work of it
Cruising 2-0 up then switched off as if we already there started wasting time the dark arts came to the fore.
If we had of stuck to playing football we would of been easy. Both relieved and frustrated at our tactics tonight from then on
Southampton dominated from then and we were awful couldn’t string passes together let them control the game
Bruno was a firework ready to explode you could see he was going to get a red.
Pope to the rescue
Man of the match Big Joe for me
Thought Miggy, Trips and Willock were poor tonight.
Play like that against Man Utd at Wembley we will get mullered.
Davas
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:29 PM
Comment #18Sparky55
I’ve just been on the Genealogy website and, unbelievable I know, it seems that I have a distant uncle apparently called Sparky55.
So…… 🙂
Ap
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:30 PM
Comment #19Watching the entertainers
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:30 PM
Comment #20Davas …pmsl
Thumbs up emoji!
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Comment #21sparky55 – you didn’t let slip that you have access to a box did you? 😉
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Comment #22Sparky!
Me auld mucker! Did I ever tell you how handsome you are in your pic.
Your posts are always so well thought out, you are clearly in possession of an astounding intellect.
Can I have a seat in your box pleasethankyouplease?
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:32 PM
Comment #23I blame social
Media…you just can’t keep a secret any more!
Very fcuking annoying!
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:32 PM
Comment #24Vask there here every Friday night for tea and biscuits. Have been for years.
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:34 PM
Comment #25Irob
Can you get me one of their suits?
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:34 PM
Comment #26Cousin Vask!…how you doing mate…not seen you since thingymejiggers wedding…I’ll put you on the list! 😉
Davas
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:34 PM
Comment #27Haha, I can’t believe that we’re in the final. 😀
I think maybe nerves got to us after Southampton scored. But we kept it tight and saw it out. That’s what matters.
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Comment #28Did we sign Gallagher while I was away 🙂
Ap
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:36 PM
Comment #29Uncle sparky is that you?
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Comment #30Not even Noel Gallagher!
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Comment #31Sparky
Thanks cuz.
Thingamajigs wedding, what a party. Always a great night in the dunston excelsior social club function room.
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Comment #32Tell me ma when I got home there’s this one blogger who won’t leave us alone…..
Despite his bans and all his shite, he’ll make a new profile and waffle all night…….
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Comment #33I hope IrishRob is allowed to prescribe himself Valium because a doctor what probably give him Ketamine 😀
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Comment #34AP… 🙂 🙂 🙂
Vask
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:39 PM
Comment #35Irob
Is that you James Joyce?
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:40 PM
Comment #36Anyone got any SKY footage of inside the ground tonight.
Rafacake
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Comment #37I put a post on Facebook celebrating our achievement of reaching the final. Because only us fans will know how much we deserve this after over a decade of turmoil of our club.
But no one has acknowledged my post. Why is it that when the Man U, Liverpool, Chelsea etc fans put posts up, people acknowledge it but when the Toon are doing well no one bats an eye? It saddens me on what is supposed to be an amazing night
sparky55
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Comment #38I’m off to bed…I’m emotionally knackered and me prostate has had to handle too much volume…I’m goosed.
See yews in the mornin’
Ap
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Comment #39Chelsea sent wrong documents 3 times to psg which collapsed ziyech transfer to psg not sure how true that is
IrishRob
Jan 31, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Comment #40Ketamine is better for manic depression and bi polar, might suit you bit better Jail…..