Liverpool FC Forum

[Steve Crooks]

I have seen him play a few times at Charlton for various reasons and he definitely stands out when he plays. It is always difficult to gauge the standard of a player in premier league terms when they are in the lower leagues but this is not the case with Shelvey. He has that certain class that you can see whatever level they play at.

He has great movement, touch and ability on the ball. The first time I saw him I was really surprised to find out he was a teenager. I am certain he will be a great signing for us and potentially a replacement for Stevie when he is over the hill.

[metalhead]

I have seen him play a few times at Charlton for various reasons and he definitely stands out when he plays. It is always difficult to gauge the standard of a player in premier league terms when they are in the lower leagues but this is not the case with Shelvey. He has that certain class that you can see whatever level they play at.

He has great movement, touch and ability on the ball. The first time I saw him I was really surprised to find out he was a teenager. I am certain he will be a great signing for us and potentially a replacement for Stevie when he is over the hill.

Let's hope so mate

[Fauxy]

Jonjo Shelvey is relishing his first pre-season at Liverpool and is keen to show Reds' fans what he can do.

The 18-year-old England youth international moved to Anfield from Charlton Athletic at the end of last season and is now away in Switzerland preparing for the new Premier League campaign.

He is also enjoying the step-up in intensity in training that being at Anfield involves.

"Being at Liverpool is what every kid dreams of. When I was in school and in the playground I used to pretend to be players like Steven Gerrard, so it's unreal to think I'll be training with these players day in and day out," he told his new club's official website.

"At Charlton training was just shooting and five-a-sides and I was getting home at 1pm. At Liverpool we're not getting home till 2pm or 3pm and that's what I needed.

I needed to be somewhere where I could learn about the game because it got to the point where I wasn't learning at Charlton. I'm glad to be around the best people you could possibly be around.

"I'm really excited and can't wait for the season to start now. I want to get at least 20 games under my belt this season so I can start getting myself into it.

"I am confident; you have to be. When you are 18 years of age and you are getting thrown into games at Anfield then you can't have any fear. You have to go and do what you do."

While he is finding everything at Liverpool more demanding that it was in south London, Shelvey has his family to provide essential support as he settles in on Merseyside.

"Obviously it's a different lifestyle compared to being at Charlton," he said.

"The training is harder, everyone is a top quality professional, so it's totally different. It's different but I'm enjoying it. It's hard but I'm coping with it and it's good to be here.

"I thought I would find it a lot harder but I've had a lot of help from the club. I have my mum and dad coming up which makes it a lot easier. My dad comes up on a Monday and Tuesday and then I'll take him to Lime Street station on a Wednesday morning before training.

"My mum then comes up and she'll be there when I get home, which is great because she loves to cook.

"It still hasn't really sunk in now that I could be playing in the Premier League week in and week out. It's unreal."

Shelvey also tipped off Reds fans as to what to expect from him in a Liverpool shirt, and admitted that the excitement about potentially making his debut was intense.

"I'm an all-action player," he explained.

"I can defend, although I'd rather be bombing on to score goals and create things. I used to play in the hole behind the striker at Charlton but I prefer to play in central midfield to dictate the play.

"From watching the Premier League on the television you seem to get a lot more time and space on the ball compared to League One and that will suit me.

"I may be a West Ham fan but when you watch Liverpool on the television and hear the crowd singing it gives you goose-pimples. It will be amazing to play there. I can't wait. I'll probably faint before I walk out.

[Scottbot]

Was chatting to a lad I know who is a season ticket holder at Charlton and he thinks Shelvey has a bright future ahead of him. I've not really looked into the player because we've signed so many 'next big thing' players over the years with none of them amounting to anything.

Nice little video clip of him here though, better than the usual you tube montages because this one is 3-4 mins of footage taken from the same game. Admittedly, it's a gainst a very poor side at Divvy one level but the lad looks quite impressive. Physically he looks older than 18, you can tell he sees the game (note the first time passes) and he looks to have good feet and also looks like he works hard. He ran this game from start to finish by the looks of it.

Not afraid to use his left foot either!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl9h4aJE6YY

[tubby]

I know a Charlton season ticket holder at work too and he said he gutted he went for so cheap.

[NANNY RED]

And i have seen the lad play and he can play a bit, still loads to learn but can only get better , steal from Charlton absolute steal, My son rates him really highly , good trainer and takes everything in , he used to see him on a daily basis

[Johnny Boy]

I have a feeling we may see more this lad then you would normally expect. Has a bright future and not short of confidence.

[Igor Zidane]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/shelvey-the-first-interview

Jonjo Shelvey today spoke of his determination to make an instant impact at Anfield as he prepares for his first season in the top flight of English football.

The 18-year-old England youth international signed for the Reds at the back end of last season and is now away with the squad in Switzerland gearing up for the new season - and his first taste of life as a Premier League player.

Regarded by many as one of the brightest young talents in English football - and described by his former academy manager as a player in the Steven Gerrard mould - the attacking midfielder arrived on Merseyside with a blossoming reputation, and he insists he won't be wasting any time in attempting to prove his worth at Anfield.

In his first interview as a Liverpool player from the Reds' training base in Bad Ragaz, Shelvey said: "Being at Liverpool is what every kid dreams of. When I was in school and in the playground I used to pretend to be players like Steven Gerrard, so it's unreal to think I'll be training with these players day in and day out.

"At Charlton training was just shooting and five-a-sides and I was getting home at 1pm. At Liverpool we're not getting home till 2pm or 3pm and that's what I needed. I needed to be somewhere where I could learn about the game because it got to the point where I wasn't learning at Charlton. I'm glad to be around the best people you could possibly be around.

"I'm really excited and can't wait for the season to start now. I want to get at least 20 games under my belt this season so I can start getting myself into it. I am confident, you have to be. When you are 18 years of age and you are getting thrown into games at Anfield then you can't have any fear. You have to go and do what you do."

Having represented England at both U16 and U17 levels, Shelvey became Charlton's youngest ever player before going on to net eight goals in 49 appearances for the London club.

[stmichael]

surprised he's not with the england under 19's at the moment.

[7_Kewell]

the lad talks the talk, but can he walk the walk?  Lets hoope  so. It would be great to see some young English players in a red shirt again

[Reg]

Who gives a fig if he gets home at 1pm or 2pm? Sounds like a simpleton if thats his focus........

[7_Kewell]

Who gives a fig if he gets home at 1pm or 2pm? Sounds like a simpleton if thats his focus........

He's a footballer, so you have to accept he isn't the sharpest tool in the box.   

[Ben Patrick]

Who gives a fig if he gets home at 1pm or 2pm? Sounds like a simpleton if thats his focus........

Not sure where that came from reg, all's it meant is that he is training harder, which he says is a good thing.

[In and Out]

From first impressions which are from Scott's little vid, his style reminds me very much of Patrick Viera, those big lengthy strides he makes and his passing of the ball.

[Zidane]

I have high hopes for the lad so I'll be looking forward to him playing this season.