Maturing Shelvey finally showing a calm head

Shelvey has picked up four red cards and 28 yellows in his career, gaining him a reputation as a player who is easy to wind up. However, he hasn't been carded since January, and believes he has turned a corner. 

"I'm 26 years of age and it was time to mature and grow up. I feel that I have now," Shelvey said. 

"Going back two or three years ago, when you get called a bald whatever and get booed every time you touch the ball, you end up smashing someone.

"Now I see it as a compliment when fans boo me because they know I can hurt them on the football pitch, and I try to do it in that way.

"I spent a bit of time with a psychologist - I still do. I feel that that has helped. He gives you little pointers that if you do feel you're losing your head."