George Shelvey Explained

George Shelvey
Fullname:George William Shelvey[1]
Birth Date:22 April 2001
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Nottingham Forest
Years1:2019–2024
Clubs1:Nottingham Forest
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Truro City (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Wealdstone (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Mansfield Town (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Dundalk
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Club-Update:29 May 2024

George William Shelvey (born 22 April 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

Career

Shelvey began his career with Nottingham Forest, moving on loan to Truro City in February 2020,[2] making 2 league appearances.[3] He moved on loan to Wealdstone in April 2021.[4] He moved on loan to Mansfield Town in June 2021.[5] On 6 January 2022, Shelvey's loan with Mansfield was terminated early.[6] On 16 May 2023, Shelvey signed a one-year extension with Forest to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024.[7]

In February 2024 he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk.[8] [9] On 6 May 2024, he was sent off after the final whistle for abusing a match official with an anti-Irish slur after a 2–1 loss to Drogheda United, subsequently receiving a 10-game ban for breach of the FAI regulations on racism/discrimination.[10] [11] On 29 May, the club announced that Shelvey had left the club by mutual agreement.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nottingham Forest2019–20Championship00000000
2020–2100000000
2021–220000000000
2022–23Premier League00000000
2023–2400000000
Total0000000000
Truro City (loan)2019–20[13] Southern League
Premier Division South
200020
Wealdstone (loan)2020–21National League500050
Mansfield Town (loan)2021–22League Two0000003030
Dundalk2024LOI Premier Division90000090
Career total160000030190

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George William Shelvey. Institut. JMG. 16 May 2023. Institut JMG.
  2. Web site: Confirmed: Forest sanction transfer for highly-rated youngster. Mark. Wakefield. 3 March 2020. NottinghamshireLive.
  3. Web site: StackPath. www.trurocityfc.net.
  4. Web site: Stones sign Shelvey on loan. 10 April 2021. Wealdstone FC.
  5. News: Stags bring in Forest keeper Shelvey. BBC Sport.
  6. Web site: Osei-Tutu returns to Arsenal. Nottingham Forest Football. Club. Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  7. Web site: George Shelvey signs new deal. Nottingham Forest Football. Club. 16 May 2023. Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  8. Web site: NEW SIGNING: GEORGE SHELVEY. Gavin. McLaughlin. 13 February 2024. Dundalk Football Club.
  9. Web site: Goalkeeper Shelvey joins Dundalk from Forest. 13 February 2024. www.rte.ie.
  10. Web site: Dundalk goalkeeper George Shelvey given 10-game ban over comment to match official. 9 May 2024. Irish Independent.
  11. Web site: Anti-Irish slur prompts FAI to throw book at Dundalk 'keeper Shelvey. John. Fallon. 9 May 2024. Irish Examiner.
  12. Web site: SHELVEY LEAVES DUNDALK FC. Gavin. McLaughlin. 29 May 2024. Dundalk Football Club.
  13. Web site: George Shelvey 2019/20 season. Truro City Football Club. 22 January 2022.