Pranav Shahaney
Fri 28 March 2025 20:18, UK
Seamus Coleman’s deal at Everton runs out at the end of the 2024-25 campaign and with no deal signed yet, he has been linked with an exit.
Despite his current season being marred by injury setbacks, he has been viewed as a valuable presence behind the scenes.
The Republic of Ireland international was signed for a mere £60,000 in 2009 under David Moyes’ first tenure.
Goodison Park, home of the Toffees. (Credit: Imago)
Moyes keen to retain Coleman’s behind-the-scenes influence at Everton
Moyes, back at the helm, faces a decision that’s as emotional as it is pragmatic – one complicated by injuries but simplified by Coleman’s enduring value.
The Scotsman values the 36-year-old’s influence behind the scenes and is keen to retain that, per the Liverpool Echo.
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Coleman has earned his coaching qualifications and expressed an interest in transitioning into management, a goal that came into focus after he took charge of Everton’s FA Cup game against Peterborough United following Sean Dyche’s departure in January.
Next season, he will have the chance to play a significant role at the Toffees, though it’s still uncertain whether he’ll seize it – and if so, whether that role will be as a leader on the pitch or in a behind-the-scenes capacity, given that his contract expires in a few months.
Everton manager David Moyes. (Credit: Imago)
The Friedkin Group are likely to go with Moyes’ wishes
This season, injuries have limited the right-back’s time on the pitch, yet when he’s played, such as in the gritty draw at Manchester City over Christmas, he’s proven his legs can still carry him.
Age may have slowed him, but his tenacity and nous remain intact.
On the field, he’s a warrior and off it, he’s the heartbeat of Everton and The Friedkin Group will certainly acknowledge that and go with Moyes’ wishes if he wants to retain his services.
Player PL Appearances Starts Goals Assists Clean Sheets
Saemus Coleman 367 325 22 24 96
Seamus Coleman has been uber-consistent for Everton since signing in 2009
Moyes sees this, valuing Coleman’s behind-the-scenes influence as the Blues are braced for the seismic move to the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.
Transition breeds uncertainty, and Moyes knows a figure like Coleman, respected, steady and steeped in Everton’s DNA, could anchor the squad through upheaval.
Coleman’s next chapter, however, isn’t just about nostalgia.
Having earned his coaching badges, that taste of management hints at a natural progression.
Moyes, ever the mentor, seems keen to keep him close, whether as a player-coach hybrid or a full-time backroom presence and it remains to be seen how things transpire.
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