Séamus Coleman
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Séamus Coleman | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (Right-Back) | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Everton | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
Séamus Coleman (born 11 October 1988) is an Irish footballer who plays for English Premier League club Everton.[1]
Club career
Sligo Rovers
Coleman was spotted by Sligo Rovers when he lined out for Donegal side, St. Catherine’s of Killybegs in a friendly match against Sligo Rovers. [2] He made his debut in a home game against Waterford United on the 14th of October 2006.[3]
Everton
Following recommendation by Willie McStay to former teammate and Everton manager David Moyes, Coleman was signed by the Merseyside club for £60,000 in January 2009, ahead of other interest from Ipswich Town, Birmingham City and Celtic.[4] Before playing a game for Everton, Coleman had to undergo surgery on a career threatening blister.[5] He made his debut in the Europa League in a 5–0 loss to Benfica[6] In his home debut, a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, Coleman was named Man of the Match after coming on as a first half substitute for the injured Joseph Yobo. He played an instrumental part for both of Everton's goals in a 2–2 draw.[7] Coleman also made his FA Cup debut for Everton against Carlisle on the 2nd of January 2010 and created a goal for Tim Cahill after only minute's on the pitch.
International Career
Coleman is an Ireland under 21 and U23 international, having made his debut for the former against Sweden in 2008.[8][9]
His most recent cap was in a 1-1 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi in November 2009 [1].
External links
References
- ^ Football Spy (4 February 2009). "Everton haggling lands Seamus Coleman". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- ^ "Seamus Coleman". Walk the chalk. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ Davey, Christopher (1 February 2009). "Coleman completes Everton move". ExtraTime.ie. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ "Everton to sign Seamus Coleman". People. 19 January 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ "New blow as James Vaughan undergoes surgery". ESPN Soccernet. 7 October 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ Brett, Oliver (22 October 2009). "Benfica 5 - 0 Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ Hunter, Andy (6 December 2009). "Tim Howard's injury-time penalty save caps gallant Everton fightback". Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ "O'Shea helps Ireland U21 to victory | League of Ireland - Real Football, Real Fans". loi.ie. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- ^ "RTÉ Sport: Given announces 18-man U-21 squad". rte.ie. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2009.