Jonjo Shelvey feels SAFER in Dubai than London 'dodging missiles' while managing Ravel Morrison

EXCLUSIVE: Jonjo Shelvey on UAE being SAFER than London, new job managing Ravel Morrison and why Dubai do the best roastsEx-Premier League star Jonjo Shelvey announced his retirement from football this week after being named as the new manager of Dubai second division side Arabian FalconsCommentsSportPatrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist11:21, 17 Apr 2026Updated 11:26, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJonjo Shelvey has retired and will manage UAE third-tier club Arabian Falcons(Image: Arabian Falcons)Usually, when a football player says they are dodging missiles, they're referring to a pound coin, a half-full plastic cup of beer or a cascade of colourful language, while deliberately strolling to the corner flag as a match enters into injury time.‌In this instance, Jonjo Shelvey is referring to the literal, terrifying kind of missiles, which have seen Brits and other foreign national flee Dubai in the thousands, in the wake of retaliatory strikes fired from Iran during the conflict with the USA and Israel.‌As Mirror Football's exclusive interview with the ex-Liverpool and Newcastle United midfielder began, when asked how he is doing, as the scramble to find the record button on Zoom transpired, Shelvey grinned ironically and said "all good mate, just dodging the missiles".‌As Shahed drones and missiles filled Dubai's clear blue skies, Brits found themselves stuck in the airport, waiting for the airspaces to open while the United Arab Emirates' air defences tried to swat away the strikes heading towards their esteemed city.For Shelvey, leaving Dubai was never an option. If there was any doubt about his fondness for the city, beloved by influencers, businessman and, increasingly, retired athletes, it was blown away by his unveiling as the new manager of Arabian Falcons, who boast ex-Manchester United prodigy Ravel Morrison and FA Cup finalist Jason Puncheon as head of football operations.READ MORE: Dean Henderson interrupts TNT Sports inter...