Séamus Coleman (D Everton b.1988)

**Crosby87** · 16/08/2015, 8:40 PM

I thought MLS was now? Keane might win mvp again. Oh the humanity.

**The Fly** · 16/08/2015, 9:52 PM

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Two games is a bit quick to make a judgment on this one.

I retain the opinion that if Seamus Coleman was an England international and not an Ireland international he would be playing for Man Utd right now. That is what irks me. They have no problem paying what they would need to pay for Coleman to pay for players like Luke Shaw and Marouane Fellaini. When Coleman is the answer to their RB problems staring back at them, that's when they go to the continent to buy a cheaper option.

I think you're barking up the wrong tree with this one.

Leaving aside United's rich history with Irish players (North and South), to state that Coleman would be playing for them if he was an England international is just silly. For example, they were linked for some time with Leighton Baines and didn't move for him. This was despite the fact that the left back position had become a cause for concern for a season or two before Patrice Evra was sold to Juventus. Even though the club has spent enormous sums in recent times, I'd suggest that cost and overall value for money were major deterrents in both cases.

I know they paid a similarly high figure for Luke Shaw, but I suppose the logic there is that if he fulfils his potential then he'll occupy the left back berth for 10 years or more. Fellaini's a midfielder and was a panic buy at that, so the comparison isn't really relevant.

**geysir** · 17/08/2015, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by The Fly

I think you're barking up the wrong tree with this one.

Leaving aside United's rich history with Irish players (North and South), to state that Coleman would be playing for them if he was an England international is just silly. For example, they were linked for some time with Leighton Baines and didn't move for him. This was despite the fact that the left back position had become a cause for concern for a season or two before Patrice Evra was sold to Juventus. Even though the club has spent enormous sums in recent times, I'd suggest that cost and overall value for money were major deterrents in both cases.

I know they paid a similarly high figure for Luke Shaw, but I suppose the logic there is that if he fulfils his potential then he'll occupy the left back berth for 10 years or more. Fellaini's a midfielder and was a panic buy at that, so the comparison isn't really relevant.

If they = Manchester United, is it not generally accepted as scientific fact that they made serious moves to sign Baines?

**The Fly** · 17/08/2015, 2:44 AM

Originally Posted by geysir

If they = Manchester United, is it not generally accepted as scientific fact that they made serious moves to sign Baines?

Yes, you're right.

My central point still stands though as it would've taken a figure in the region that TOWK has mentioned for Coleman to prise him away from Everton.

**GypsyBlackCat** · 28/08/2015, 12:13 PM

Linked with a move to PSG according to TalkSport: Quote from SSN Transfer Centre.

COLEMAN BID MADE?
Everton have rejected a £20m bid from Paris Saint-Germain for defender Seamus Coleman, according to talkSPORT.
Surely that's the last thing Roberto Martinez needs! We're just doing some digging to see if our sources can back it up.

**Charlie Darwin** · 28/08/2015, 12:22 PM

No idea how credible that is, but would it be a good move? Obviously a great team and Champions League football, but the league is at a much lower level than he'd get in England.

**tricky_colour** · 29/08/2015, 2:22 AM

Hope he stays in the PL were we can get to see him regularly.

**Charlie Darwin** · 29/08/2015, 2:25 AM

A lot of PSG matches are on Irish TV, probably more than Everton. No idea about UK TV.

**tricky_colour** · 29/08/2015, 3:35 AM

Not many show in the UK if any, unless they are playing a UK team.

**DannyInvincible** · 30/08/2015, 1:28 PM

According to 'The Star', Bayern Munich are preparing an £18 million bid for Coleman: http://www.balls.ie/football/another...coleman/306818

**tetsujin1979** · 30/08/2015, 2:27 PM

A report from the star, with no quotes from player or either club involved, and regurgitated by balls.ie. I don't know about you, but I'm sold

**jbyrne** · 30/08/2015, 4:21 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

A report from the star, with no quotes from player or either club involved, and regurgitated by balls.ie.

also reported on bbc

**tetsujin1979** · 30/08/2015, 5:02 PM

It's on the BBC's gossip roundup, which links back to the same daily star article

**Crosby87** · 30/08/2015, 7:59 PM

Just did some research in case he does go to Germany. There are so many different kinds of Schnitzel. He will enjoy so many. Poor vegans like Charlie Darwin are going to be disgusted.

http://hubpages.com/hub/All-About-Schnitzels

**Charlie Darwin** · 31/08/2015, 2:08 AM

Originally Posted by Crosby87

Just did some research in case he does go to Germany. There are so many different kinds of Schnitzel. He will enjoy so many. Poor vegans like Charlie Darwin are going to be disgusted.

http://hubpages.com/hub/All-About-Schnitzels

VEGETARIAN I'll have you know. Although I eat next to no eggs or dairy either.

**KK77** · 31/08/2015, 8:28 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

No idea how credible that is, but would it be a good move? Obviously a great team and Champions League football, but the league is at a much lower level than he'd get in England.

Paul Lennon from the Irish Star put his name to the story on Saturday. Have no idea if he would have any reliable source.

**back of the net** · 31/08/2015, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by KK77

Paul Lennon from the Irish Star put his name to the story on Saturday. Have no idea if he would have any reliable source.

Sky Sports Germany , saying that coleman to Bayern ....,most likely wont happen.
They say they believe there is no truth in the story and even if he went, he would only serve as Back-up

**seanfhear** · 31/08/2015, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by back of the net

Sky Sports Germany , saying that coleman to Bayern ....,most likely wont happen.
They say they believe there is no truth in the story and even if he went, he would only serve as Back-up

That kind of talk is getting my back up !

Only Enda kenny and Angela Merkel could come up with such an affront !