Seamus Coleman showed his class on his final appearance as an Everton player following the 1-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Seamus Coleman and Dwight McNeil of Everton embrace after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Seamus Coleman and Dwight McNeil embrace after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026(Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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Seamus Coleman ended his Everton career with a classy goodbye.
The departing club captain, brought on for the final minutes as the Blues fell to a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur, almost played a role in Everton salvaging a point when his cross found the head of Carlos Alcaraz, who flicked just high and wide.
That was his last act of note in Royal Blue but when the final whistle went in north London he had his own special moment amid the wider celebrations of a Spurs side that had secured survival on the final day of the Premier League.
Coleman - who was applauded on by both sets of supporters - found every home player who had collapsed in relief at the end of the game, shaking their hands.
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One player still walking was Richarlison, who walked over to his former team-mate and embraced him before the pair shared a short conversation.
The 37-year-old then walked to the away end, which stood in applause as he thumped his chest and clapped back in a moment enjoyed away from his team-mates.
Coleman made the journey to the dressing room alone - though constantly mobbed by players and staff from both teams on his way - as the curtain fell on an extraordinary 17 year career at Everton.
The scenes ended an emotional week that saw him play his last home game in the second half against Sunderland before giving a series of poignant speeches at the club’s end of season awards and during a guard of honour at Finch Farm.