Séamus Coleman (D Everton b.1988)

**rebelmusic** · 25/09/2010, 5:35 PM

Don't you think Trap will look at him and see him as better option for right mid now? He has the attacking sense trap likes there but also has the defensive sense from being a regular full back.

**Colbert Report** · 25/09/2010, 5:39 PM

I can't see Trap dropping Lawrence, he has far more experience than Coleman.

Long term, I can see him being our first choice right midfielder.

**Predator** · 25/09/2010, 9:01 PM

I don't think Coleman will be considered by Trap for right midfield after one or two emergency appearances there for Everton. Perhaps in the future, if we're struggling on the right side of midfield, but to me, he's a natural full back.

Here's Moyes' take on Coleman at right midfield today:
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archiv...match-reaction

"We have been striving, as everybody knows, to find a solution (down the right). We have had Billy [Bilyaletdinov] and Ossie [Osman] there, Victor [Anichebe] can play there when he is fit and obviously we had Landon for a spell last year but that is something we're looking to find a solution for. I don't think Seamus will prove to be the ultimate answer but he may be a short-term fix right now and who knows, he may become a player who can play there."

**AlaskaFox** · 26/09/2010, 9:24 AM

It'd be nice to have Coleman on the bench (in the short-term) to have as an option for defence or midfield. I think he needs a lot more experience to be an international starter.

**centre mid** · 26/09/2010, 12:43 PM

He is at his best we overlapping as an attacking full back, thats where he has had his bet games for Everton.

**irishfan86** · 26/09/2010, 10:52 PM

I'm not convinced he's good enough to start, but if we needed a goal I think he'd be a good option off the bench to get things going in a stale or tight match.

**Predator** · 01/10/2010, 3:52 PM

Moyes' Coleman Hopes

David Moyes hopes that playing Seamus Coleman in midfield will make him a better full-back. Having appeared as a right full-back in Everton's two Carling Cup games this season, Coleman played on the right-hand-side of midfield at Fulham last weekend.
Everton boss Moyes believes experiencing games at the highest level will be of long term benefit to the Irish Under-21 international, while it also provides an additional attacking option now.
"I hope it might help him," said Moyes at his pre-match press conference ahead of the Birmingham game this weekend.
"I am trying to find a team that can get a result. He is very good at attacking, as people will have seen, at full-back. At times his defending hasn't been maybe what we want but that will come with time. He is really young in terms of time in the Premier League.
"A lot of people were shouting that he should start in the team, rightly so because he has done well," continued the manager. "But I think people who have seen him would maybe turn round and say it is the right decision to let him develop.
"If we can find a role for him in the team playing a bit further forward then great because we are short of a right-sider."
Moyes also spoke about the form of Yakubu, who returned to the team recently and turned in an encouraging performance at Craven Cottage.
"It's not a goal I need from him, it's 12 or 15 but he has got to start with one and get more," explained Moyes.
"He has had two-and-a-half games so he is getting his chances at the moment and he has to start delivering."

**elroy** · 01/10/2010, 3:59 PM

A great manager for Coleman to have at this stage of his career.

**paul_oshea** · 01/10/2010, 4:47 PM

This is what I got from a work colleague who is a season ticket holder, i asked him whats the general opinion of him at everton:

" excellent
replacement for hibbert
future star for us i think
did well for Blackpool"

**Charlie Darwin** · 01/10/2010, 5:06 PM

Drafted into the senior squad according to MNS.

**Razors left peg** · 01/10/2010, 5:16 PM

yep, His call up confirmed here ....
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...r-men&Itemid=8

Best of luck to him

**Predator** · 01/10/2010, 5:52 PM

Great news. Just as Coleman's club career is taking off, he is rewarded with a senior call-up. That will be a major confidence boost.

**centre mid** · 01/10/2010, 5:59 PM

Delighted for him.

**Stuttgart88** · 01/10/2010, 6:14 PM

Yes, let's hope he cuts the mustard.

**SkStu** · 01/10/2010, 6:21 PM

fantastic news financially (if/when he gets a cap) for Sligo Rovers too. And great for the profile of the league.

**Charlie Darwin** · 01/10/2010, 6:25 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Yes, let's hope he cuts the mustard.

I hope you're pleased with yourself.

**shakermaker1982** · 01/10/2010, 6:33 PM

Excellent news. He could do a job at RB and RM.

**Sullivinho** · 01/10/2010, 7:25 PM

Fantastic news. This could be a memorable season for the lad.

**ChrisRed** · 01/10/2010, 7:39 PM

Absolutely delighted, was becoming a bit concerned about Trap not calling up any of the promising youngsters albeit Cunningham. Hopefully get a few minutes in one of the games. Great opportunity for the lad.