Chiedozie Ogbene’s verdict about Seamus Coleman really does say it all about the Everton veteran.
Seamus Coleman is nearing the end of his contract with the Toffees, having been with the club since January 2009.
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Famously joining for just £60,000 and going on to become a top Premier League full-back, Coleman is undoubtedly a legend of the club who commands the respect of everyone associated with the club.
With his deal expiring, there is a chance that Coleman finally leaves Everton this summer.
But, and if Everton even needed reminding, Chiedozie Ogbene has spelled out perfectly why Everton simply have to keep Coleman around in some kind of capacity.
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Coleman joined up with the Republic of Ireland squad for the current international break, and against Czechia he won his 78th cap.
Coleman impressed with his performance, and it perhaps comes as no surprise that he has been making an impact behind the scenes as well.
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At 28, Ogbene has been in and around the Ireland squad for a while now, and he makes it clear that Coleman really is just the ultimate professional and leader.
He said (via Irish Mirror): “I always lean on him for stuff, regardless of how old he is, I would love to still have him in this camp.
“He is still very influential for everybody, he always gives an emotional speech which cuts me through the heart, I always go out there and give everything and fight for him.
“I really enjoy playing next to Seamus Coleman, and we are really fortunate to have a player like him. You have to see it, you have to be in here to see it.”
Ogbene then spoke about the idea of Coleman becoming a coach.
“I do [see him as a future coach/manager],” he said. “I would want it for him. He is shy and reserved, but definitely as a coach to be around the boys as a really good motivator.
“You look at him as similar to John O’Shea; he’s a true example, players will look at him and say, ‘He knows what he’s talking about’.
“I would like him to be a coach, but that’s up to him. Every club and every team would definitely benefit from having him around.”
Seamus Coleman ahead of playing for Everton.
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Coleman becoming a coach is something Everton fans backed via out TalkingPoints platform.
Certainly, with Everton looking to kick on and upgrade the right-back position, it seems like a really natural move for him.
But of course, Coleman may yet feel he still has things to offer as a player, and it’s not out of the question he plays for another club, before surely coming back to Everton to take up a coaching role.
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