S�amus Coleman (D Everton b.1988)

**CraftyToePoke** · 15/04/2012, 6:16 PM

Originally Posted by JGKyne

I reckon Trap will bring 3 FBs (Ward, Kelly & O'Shea)
There is also the option to put Coleman or Foley back there if needed.

I wonder is it worth a mention that SSL can play RB also and has done for Leicester for a number of games this season, during which he won unequivocal praise from the fans for a bit. Frustratingly out of the side there again at present though.

**Manblue** · 22/04/2012, 12:56 PM

Where was Coleman today, haven't seen him listed on bench or in first 11

**strangeirish** · 22/04/2012, 1:36 PM

Think he was left back...in Liverpool...But, he'll be right back...next week.

**Predator** · 22/04/2012, 2:27 PM

Moyes had zero defenders on the bench. Mind games.

**tricky_colour** · 22/04/2012, 5:30 PM

I expect giving away the free-kick which cost them an FA cup final chance played a role in leaving him out.

**elroy** · 22/04/2012, 7:38 PM

I think its safe to say Coleman wont be in Poland this summer.

**Charlie Darwin** · 22/04/2012, 7:39 PM

Cue a 'didn't cut the mustard' gag.

**Stuttgart88** · 22/04/2012, 7:51 PM

Dare I say it, but is Trap's judgment vindicated? And Dunphy's...?

I think it'd be easy to use Coleman's dip in form as vindication of Trap's opinion, and I'm sure he has seen "great debut season, dodgy second season" lots of times over, but in fairness to Coleman, I think he just never got going this season for one reason or another, includin injury. It's probably right that he won't make Poland (I wouldn't pick him) but he's got a big future in green I reckon. Chin up Seamie.

**Predator** · 22/04/2012, 8:14 PM

Can you imagine the feeling of devastation felt by Seamus?

Being dropped altogether from your club team, then being dropped from the national squad. Character building stuff.

**Irwin3** · 20/07/2012, 8:24 PM

Good to see Coleman back in the squad. Hopefully he can stay fit and rediscover his form. MOTM against Dundee United yesterday although his final ball was apparently a let down at times. Here's a link to Everton's 87th minute winner created by our Seamus.

http://yfrog.com/7221ifz

**liamoo11** · 21/07/2012, 11:14 AM

great to see him startingpre season well. From an ireland view point it is a shame he is not getting a chance at full back for everton but hopefully for him he can be a regular for everton this seasoneven though that is more than likely on the right of midfield.

**Irwin3** · 21/07/2012, 1:31 PM

Originally Posted by liamoo11

great to see him startingpre season well. From an ireland view point it is a shame he is not getting a chance at full back for everton but hopefully for him he can be a regular for everton this seasoneven though that is more than likely on the right of midfield.

He did get 45 mins there in Everton's first pre-season game against Morecombe and he is also starting at RB today against Motherwell so we shall see. His problem at getting minutes there is that Everton have Hibbert and Neville who are solid RB's and have hardly any wingers so Coleman is 1st or 2nd choice RM. Everton's 3 best wide players from last season (Drenthe, Pienaar, Donovan) were all on loan and they haven't really signed replacements yet (Naismith? I think prefers to play off the striker?) so Coleman at the moment looks like he will continue mainly at RM.

A Shane Duffy header gives Everton a 1-0 lead. Gibson on bench, Randolph starts for Motherwell.

**tricky_colour** · 24/07/2012, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Irwin3

Good to see Coleman back in the squad. Hopefully he can stay fit and rediscover his form. MOTM against Dundee United yesterday although his final ball was apparently a let down at times. Here's a link to Everton's 87th minute winner created by our Seamus.

http://yfrog.com/7221ifz

After watching that it makes you wonder why we left him behind!!

I suppose Dundee are hardly Spain though, weather is nowhere near as good for a start.

**tetsujin1979** · 20/08/2012, 8:52 PM

off the bench tonight to face a tiring United defence. Did his job well too, driving forward from deep with the ball. Won the ball against Vidic that should have drawn a booking, but wasn't given.

**swinfordfc** · 20/08/2012, 10:21 PM

He played very well when he came on, going to find it tough to start at Everton at the moment, they play great football tonight, a joy to watch in fairest

**Manblue** · 21/08/2012, 8:02 AM

Originally Posted by swinfordfc

He played very well when he came on, going to find it tough to start at Everton at the moment, they play great football tonight, a joy to watch in fairest

Yeah did what he had to do well...defo will find it tough. Ps an is a fine footballer, quite underrated and hibbert is a very solid full back

**tricky_colour** · 25/08/2012, 10:05 PM

Put in a good cross for a header goal which was ruled offside.

**Irwin3** · 29/08/2012, 6:59 PM

Set to start at RB vs. Leyton Orient tonight.

**Irwin3** · 30/08/2012, 7:56 AM

I believe he won the MOTM award and got the assist for the 5th goal. Here's what he had to say after the game:

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/...ight-back-role

Originally Posted by S�amus Coleman

"I enjoyed the game and playing at right back I tried to get forward as much as I could. I set up a few chances in the first half and was just willing them to go in," said the Donegal native.

"I really enjoyed it. Right back is the position I grew up playing at. Hopefully I've shown that I can do a job there and if not, I'm quite happy to play right midfield," he added.

He said: "When I'm not playing and I am watching games, I watch Leighton Baines and I feel I've learned a lot.

"For me he is the best left back in England. If I can do half as good a job at right back I will be happy," concluded Coleman.

With Hibbert injured and Neville coming off last night as a precaution, we might see if Seamus can do a job starting at RB in the PL on saturday vs. West Brom. Well, we can hope.

**elroy** · 30/08/2012, 11:24 AM

Big season for Seamus. Needs to have a solid year with plenty of appearances, doesnt need to anything spectular. He had an incredible first year so his second year was always going to be difficult and injury didnt help. He needs to work on his defensive game but the lad comes across as a hard worker and very mature so you can only have strong hopes.