Former Premier League midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has hit back at his detractors in England, branding them “scumbags” while discussing his transition to playing football in Dubai.
Jonjo Shelvey has launched a scathing attack on his critics in England after relocating to Dubai.
The former Newcastle and Liverpool midfielder expressed no regrets about leaving the Premier League behind, citing a toxic atmosphere created by certain fans and media.
Reflecting on the vitriol he faced during his career back home, Shelvey remarked: “The people in England, some of them are just scumbags.”
The 34-year-old emphasized that his move was motivated by a desire for a fresh start away from the intense scrutiny of the British game.
Shelvey praised the lifestyle and respect he has found abroad, contrasting it sharply with his previous experiences.
Defending his decision to play in the Middle East, he added: “I’m out here enjoying my life, and they’re still there being bitter.”