David Moyes has admitted every single manager in the Premier League would love to have Everton captain Seamus Coleman in their squad.
Everton are into the business end of the season now as David Moyes targets an ambitious European finish.
Sitting in eighth position going into this weekend’s games, these are uncharted waters for Everton from recent years.
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Moyes has pushed all season for European qualification and he will now be looking towards his leaders to keep things settled in the dressing room as the pressure mounts.
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David Moyes hails Seamus Coleman’s impact at Everton
Coleman’s Everton future remains uncertain, with his one-year extension coming to a conclusion at the end of the season.
One thing that is certain is just how highly appreciated Coleman is back at Finch Farm.
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David Moyes quote on Seamus Coleman's Everton future.
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“Seamus [Coleman] is a one-off. Seamus would be loved by any manager at any club because of what he brings to the dressing room and what he brings to the players,” Moyes told Sky Sports.
“I think it is missing. There are lots of things missing and different in football now. I think the older players who have stopped playing now would find it difficult to understand the generation that we’ve got in.”
James Tarkowski fully expects Coleman to go into management in the future due to the qualities that Moyes highlighted.
Leighton Baines has already demonstrated that an avenue into coaching is possible on Merseyside for Everton’s former players.
Discussing his future this time last year, Moyes shared how important it was for Everton to keep Coleman around the club.
The 37-year-old has managed only 12 minutes of Premier League action this season, which does indicate where his career may be heading this summer.
However, the Irishman’s presence at Finch Farm is something Moyes wants to keep around in some capacity.
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