QuoteDid McClean make some comment I missed to provoke that?
If McClean wants to see what a true professional player looks like, here it is.
Coleman remains one of the few older heads in the team that actually plays like a leader.
Did McClean make some comment I missed to provoke that?
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He made his debut as a TV pundit the other night and made some critical comments about the Kenny years,Kenny supposed to replying after the Rovers game last night.Originally Posted by John83
A public spat is one way of the two of them keeping themselves relevant I suppose. Because neither of them have any relevance to the Irish team going forward. Which is for the best in both cases.
Made a show of himself on Instagram also that night. Broke out the stats pre and during Kenny which makes you wonder why he sat with the man and defended him convincingly ( or so it appeared at the time anyway ) in several pressers when they were both involved, if that was what he really thinks.
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Cheers. I had to make do with a stream with non-RTE commentary.
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https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2024/...y-coming-soon/
The story of Seamus Coleman – from unknown Irish youngster to bona fide Everton icon – is told in evertontv's new feature-length documentary, SEAMUS, which will be released on the Club’s official YouTube channel soon.
The documentary I mentioned has now been posted.
https://youtu.be/YBDwyOks40o?si=U0q5qbCqmPi6y9Ci
The guy is an absolute rarity in the modern game. One of our best.
Back in first team training after his injury.
https://www.everton.news/55k-a-week-...-united-clash/
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
Got a run out off the bench today against Chelsea. His 366th EPL appearance brings him level with Roy Keane in sixth on the all time Irish Premier League list.
Had a decent game too. I keep fearing he will return from one of his injuries and look a shadow of himself and need to retire. He held up well there and that's not even considering his complete lack of game time since the beginning of the season.
Even given Man City’s poor form this season, that’s a tough match to parachute into. Probably partially at fault for the first goal but always tough when you’re one on one with Doku, and the poor marking from teammates in the middle is part of the story — even with that an element of fortune with the goal.
Him delaying the penalty, dragging things out and taking the yellow probably contributed to the poor pen/save so it’s give and take.
In the circumstances a very solid performance.
this contract is up in june - it feels unlikely he will renew but you never know i suppose.
if he does retire there will presumably be an ireland testimonial? or is there some minimum number of caps?
Hasn't been an Ireland testimonial in years and years I think?
Might get a cameo in the June home game but that's about it
Testimonials at that level are a thing of the past, unless the player himself wants to go all out to organise a charity one. Besides, in truth, is Coleman that much of an Irish football legend? 17th on the caps list, behind Jeff Hendrick, one major tournament finals and it wasn't a World Cup. He's an Everton legend for sure, but for Ireland he was mostly just a solid international pro.
Testimonials were a whiparound back in the days of wage caps. He's probably earned more this year than most of us will take home between now and when we retire.
I'm not sure the FAI can afford to devote a friendly's earnings to charity!
His stock seems to have risen a lot in the last few years, during a period in which he's been injured a lot. Nice to see it anyway. Too many players seem to be three flat performances from being dismissed as a traitorous donkey.Besides, in truth, is Coleman that much of an Irish football legend? 17th on the caps list, behind Jeff Hendrick, one major tournament finals and it wasn't a World Cup. He's an Everton legend for sure, but for Ireland he was mostly just a solid international pro.
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I've seen this question being posed a few times in different forums (incl. the offline world). I think it depends on the context and what you place value in. Seamus Coleman's Ireland career isn't as accomplished as someone like Gary Kelly's, for example. Kelly was a quality player over a long period and featured in a number of tournaments, but he was also part of a team of players of similar and higher ability. Coleman, by contrast, was one of our best players during a relatively lean period, both in terms of tournament qualification and general level of the team, but the leg break really hurt him and us. You could argue that players like Jonny Walters, James McClean and Shane Duffy actually contributed more than Coleman - so don't they deserve recognition? - but what probably marks Coleman out is his character - he has been a very good captain and role model, something that should be celebrated. On balance, I'm glad to see someone like him receive such good will from the fans, but if you wanted to quantify his on-field influence, then Eirambler is probably right.
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He broke is leg for his country, literally and he showed up for every game no matter what the impact was on his club career. In 20 years he'll probably be the only player that young people hear about from this era.
He doesn't have any 'legendary' highlight moments but his commitment and passion qualifies him in my opinion.
That said, the last 10 years have been the worst in Irish soccer since...well a long time...so I get why it's easy to dismiss
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