Séamus Coleman (D Everton b.1988)

I like Christie, I think he played very well at right back for us thus far. His issues currently seem to be around gametime/fitness, but I think if he sorts that out he's the best option. He has flaws, but he's got plenty of ability too and can actually operate as an attacking presence instead of just stopper (ala Meyler or Keogh).

He's stepped up in some big occasions for us (hello Germany) and played really well. He's well established as our number two right back, I don't see why he wouldn't get the opportunity from here.

That doesn't preclude having a look at Matt Doherty or anyone else but, please, no Richard Keogh - I'm pleased we've got round-ish pegs in round holes at full back and I think we're better off that way.

Forgotten man Marc Wilson has also played at right-back for Portsmouth and Stoke. He badly needs game-time though. He's on the bench today for West Brom at Old Trafford.

Liverpool fans mock Coleman's injury: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-35586554.html

I wonder how they would feel if Everton fans were filmed mocking Hillsborough?

Obviously the two things are completely different but the overall point stands.

Liverpool fans have previous for this sort of thing and worse (Munich air disaster). Not a huge surprise that this element continues to bring shame upon the club.

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Originally Posted by SkStu

Liverpool fans have previous for this sort of thing and worse (Munich air disaster). Not a huge surprise that this element continues to bring shame upon the club.

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I saw more racism on a four day break with my girlfriend in Liverpool than I have seen in my entire life in Ireland.

I actually felt obliged to apologize to an Asian shopkeeper on behalf of my race after witnessing a lengthy racist tirade from another customer.

Even I wasn't safe from the racism!

*Someone threatened to batter me when we were out eating Chinese.

A fellow customer apologised to myself and my girlfriend afterwards saying (paraphrasing): "We are not all like him; hope you're enjoying yourselves."

I'm not painting everyone there with the same brush. Some very friendly people there and some very hostile people there, too, with seemingly little inbetween. Felt very tense at times.

*He was an Everton fan BTW.

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Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Liverpool fans mock Coleman's injury: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-35586554.html

I wonder how they would feel if Everton fans were filmed mocking Hillsborough?

Obviously the two things are completely different but the overall point stands.

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I saw a quote on the page it was originally posted to, which went "that bar isn't even half full, you could definitely fit in a least 96 more". It got loads of likes and then the liverpool fans were all having a go at it.

I think football fans are extremely fickle anyway, so you shouldn't bother taking heed either way, and i include that in all those Everton fans who say "get well soon seamie" etc. If he was a liverpool fan a lot of them would probably be singing the same.

And yes I'm aware "not all fans do this/that/the other".

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Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

I saw more racism on a four day break with my girlfriend in Liverpool than I have seen in my entire life in Ireland.

I actually felt obliged to apologize to an Asian shopkeeper on behalf of my race after witnessing a lengthy racist tirade from another customer.

Even I wasn't safe from the racism!

*Someone threatened to batter me when we were out eating Chinese.

A fellow customer apologised to myself and my girlfriend afterwards saying (paraphrasing): "We are not all like him; hope you're enjoying yourselves."

I'm not painting everyone there with the same brush. Some very friendly people there and some very hostile people there, too, with seemingly little inbetween. Felt very tense at times.

*He was an Everton fan BTW.

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I lived all over England and Liverpudlians are by far the nicest and friendliest. A predominantly Irish Catholic city even if it does have a very small and vocal anti-irish element. From my time living there, I have a real soft spot for Liverpool and Everton.

To hone in on Liverpool fans is a tad bit immature. A nasty element of every football club are capable of this sort of thing. If Coleman played for Liverpool, he would be adored by them and you would have Everton, Chelsea and United fans displaying incredible nastiness.

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Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Even I wasn't safe from the racism!

*Someone threatened to batter me when we were out eating Chinese.

A fellow customer apologised to myself and my girlfriend afterwards saying (paraphrasing): "We are not all like him; hope you're enjoying yourselves."

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A random person in a Chinese threatened to batter you for being...Irish?

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Originally Posted by The Fly

A random person in a Chinese threatened to batter you for being...Irish?

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I don't know how he's still brave enough to go outside the front door, given all these unpleasant episodes he seems to randomly encounter.

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Originally Posted by The Fly

A random person in a Chinese threatened to batter you for being...Irish?

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Just as well it wasn't in a fish and chipper.

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Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

*Someone threatened to batter me when we were out eating Chinese.

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Sweet and sour TOWK Hong Kong style? TOWK fritters? Do tell!

Alright, this has nothing to do with Coleman, move along

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Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

I'd have Meyler ahead of Christie personally.

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Absolutely agree

An optimistic view on the time frame of Coleman's injury - http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-35609634.html

Ronald Koeman and Phil Jagielka visit what looks like Fintra Beach near Killybegs: https://twitter.com/RonaldKoeman/sta...81015408435200

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Originally Posted by Ronald Koeman

Today we visit Seamus Coleman and his Family! Looking strong and positive
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9IiSx9XYAA9qDS.jpg

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That's a nice touch in fairness.

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Originally Posted by DeLorean

That's a nice touch in fairness.

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'Tis. He's redeeming himself.

Nice touch is right. Not the easiest place to get to.

Nice to see Coleman back on his feet, he could probably play like that lol!

Does that thing on his foot come off?

I'm not sure how they are treated these days, I guess you or I would just get a plaster cast?

I think sometime the plaster cast is replaced for a new one sometimes?

Oh I see they said something about draining blood so I guess it would be taken off for that?

Good to see Seamus spending time by the beach. I remember when my comic book (Wizard) centre forward hero Ishmael from Darbury Rangers broke his leg, once the cast was removed he spent hours bathing his broken leg in the sea in order to heal it in record time before a cup final.