Séamus Coleman

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Séamus Coleman

Séamus Coleman, September 2013.
Personal information
Full nameSéamus Coleman[1]
Date of birth (1988-10-11) 11 October 1988[1]
Place of birthKillybegs,[2] Donegal, Ireland
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Playing positionRight back
Club information
Current clubEverton
Number23
Youth career
St Catherine's F.C. (Killybegs)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2006–2008Sligo Rovers55(1)
2009–Everton103(9)
2010→ Blackpool (loan)9(1)
National team‡
2007–2010Republic of Ireland U2113(1)
2011–Republic of Ireland20(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of match played 20 January 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of match played 15 November 2013

Séamus Coleman /ˈʃeɪməs ˈkoʊlmən/ (born 11 October 1988) is an Irish footballer who plays for Everton[4] and the Republic of Ireland.[5] Originally a Gaelic footballer, Coleman started his association football career with Sligo Rovers before moving to English club Everton in 2009. In 2010 he spent half a season on loan with Blackpool, helping the team to win promotion via the 2010 Championship play-off, before returning to Everton. In his international career Coleman has won the 2011 Nations Cup and was awarded the FAI Under 21 International Player of the Year in both 2009 and 2010.

Club career

Sligo Rovers

Coleman was born in the fishing port of Killybegs,[2] in the Irish county of Donegal.[1] Originally a Gaelic footballer who, aged 16, played as a back on his local GAA team Na Cealla Beaga,[6][7] Coleman was spotted by Sligo Rovers when he lined up for his hometown association football side, St. Catherine’s of Killybegs, in a friendly match against Sligo Rovers.[8] He made his League of Ireland debut against Derry City at the Brandywell in October 2006 as a substitute for Adam Hughes.[9]

Sligo Rovers coach Rob McDonald did not rate Coleman very highly as a player, McDonald told Coleman that he should join League of Ireland First Division club Finn Harps F.C..[10] McDonald departed Sligo Rovers in March 2007.[11] Incoming manager Paul Cook was appointed in March 2007. Coleman later said of Cook; "he made me feel like I was the best player in the League. It just makes such a difference when you have a manager who believes in you".[10]

Coleman scored his only goal for Rovers against Bray Wanderers in May 2008.[12]

Everton

Following recommendation by Willie McStay to former teammate and Everton manager David Moyes, Coleman was signed by the Merseyside club for £60,000[13] in January 2009, ahead of other interest from Ipswich Town, Birmingham City and Celtic.[14] Before playing a game for Everton, Coleman had to undergo surgery on a career-threatening infected blister.[15] He made his debut in the Europa League in a 5–0 loss to Benfica[16] In his home debut, a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, Coleman was named Man of the Match[citation needed] after coming on as a first half substitute for the injured Joseph Yobo and played an instrumental part for both of Everton's goals in a 2–2 draw.[17] Coleman made his FA Cup debut against Carlisle United in January 2010 and created a goal for Tim Cahill after only a few minutes on the pitch.[18] He scored his first goal for Everton against Brentford in the Football League Cup in 21 September 2010.[19]

Loan to Blackpool

Coleman celebrating promotion with Blackpool.

In March 2010, Coleman joined Blackpool on loan, initially for one month,[20] making his debut in a 2–2 draw at home to Crystal Palace.[21] He scored his first goal for the Tangerines in a 4–2 win away against Scunthorpe United.[22] In April, Coleman's loan was extended until the end of the season.[23] It was during this loan that Coleman agreed a new four-year contract with Everton,[24] and he went on to play in Blackpool's play–off final, which they won 3–2 against Cardiff City.[25]

Return to Everton

Coleman returned to Everton for the following season, breaking into the first team on the right of midfield. He scored his first Premier League goal against his former team Blackpool in November 2010,[26] signing a new four-and-a-half-year deal two months later,[27] and was nominated for the 2011 PFA Young Player of the Year Award.[28] He finished the season having scored four league goals, though was sent off for the first time in his career in the final game of the season, a 1–0 win against Chelsea.[citation needed][29]

On 31 December 2012, Coleman signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Everton.[30] In the 2013/14 season, Coleman has returned to his right back position and has scored a total of six goals to date which is a larger total than all of his previous Everton seasons combined.[31][32]

International career

Coleman in action for the Republic of Ireland, September 2013.

Coleman has represented Ireland U18 schools, he helped them retain the Centenary Shield in 2006. Coleman is an Ireland under 21 and U23 international, having made his debut for the former against Sweden in 2007.[33] His most recent cap was as captain in a 1–0 defeat against Turkey in Izmir in November 2010.[34] In August 2010, Coleman scored his only international goal to date at Tallaght Stadium.[35] In the same month he won the 2009 FAI Under 21 Player of the Year Award.[36] He retained the U21 award for 2010.[37]

He received his first call-up to the senior squad in October 2010,[38] and made his full international début in the Republic of Ireland's inaugural Nations Cup match against Wales on 8 February 2011, which Ireland won 3–0.[39]

On 29 May 2013, Coleman was named Man of the Match for his performance against England at Wembley Stadium. He crossed the ball for Shane Long's opening goal of the game, a header past Joe Hart.[40][41]

Personal life

Coleman has two brothers; Francis and Stevie. Stevie has cerebral palsy and participated in the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games football event.[42] His parents are Máire and Henry Coleman. As a boy he attended St. Catherine's Vocational School.[43] He supports the Donegal senior football team.[44][45] He also still follows his local GAA team, Na Cealla Beaga,[6] and attended the final of the 2013 Donegal Senior Football Championship when they lost to Gleann tSuilí.[46]

“ I'd be more nervous watching the [Gaelic football] lads than I would be watching my own games [...] When it's Killybegs playing, it means a bit more. It's something I was a big part of growing up, I played with all them lads.[47] ”

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 January 2014.
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sligo Rovers2006–085514010—601
Total 5514010—601
Blackpool2009–1091———12[a]1
Total 91———121
Everton2009–103010003070
2010–11 3444121—406
2011–12 1804020—240
2012–13 2603120—311
2013–14 2251120—256
Total 1039133813012713
Career total 16711173913019915
a. ^ Includes three appearances in the Championship promotion play-offs.

International

Republic of Ireland national team
YearAppsGoals
201140
201250
2013110
Total200

Honours

GAA

  • Donegal Minor Football Championship (2): 2005, 2006

Football (Soccer)

Club

Blackpool

International

Republic of Ireland

Individual

  • Donegal Sports Star Professional Sport Achievement Award (1): 2009[48]
  • FAI Under 21 International Player of the Year (2): 2009, 2010
  • PFA Young Player of the Year (1): 2011 Nomination

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "If Seamus Coleman played GAA, he’d be a star with Donegal — McGuinness". http://www.thescore.ie. Retrieved 11 January 2013. 
  3. ↑ "UEFA.com Seamus Coleman". UEFA. Retrieved 12 April 2011. 
  4. ↑ "Seamus Coleman Player Profile". Everton FC Official Website. 
  5. ↑ "Under 21 Player Profiles". fai.ie. Football Association of Ireland. 16 January 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2010. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Boyle, Donnchadh (2 October 2010). "Boyle looks to defy logic and inspire injury-hit Killybegs to shock title success". Irish Independent (Independent News & Media). Retrieved 2 October 2010. 
  7. ↑ Hunter, Andy (28 October 2011). "Everton's Seamus Coleman uses Gaelic roots to grow in English football". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 28 October 2011. 
  8. ↑ "Seamus Coleman". Walk the chalk. Retrieved 6 December 2009. 
  9. ↑ "url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2006/1018/Pg022.html#Ar02205". The Irish Times. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Hannigan, Mary (6 September 2013). "No drama and no sulking for Coleman – just dreams of Brazil". Irish Times. Retrieved 10 September 2013. 
  11. ↑ Finn, Stephen (6 March 2007). "McDonald departure leaves Sligo behind eight-ball". Independent. Retrieved 10 September 2013. 
  12. ↑ "Sligo Rovers 3–0 Bray Wanderers". RTE. 17 May 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2010. 
  13. ↑ "Seamus Coleman Profile". SkySports.com. Retrieved 7 February 2011. 
  14. ↑ "Everton to sign Seamus Coleman". People. 19 January 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009. 
  15. ↑ "New blow as James Vaughan undergoes surgery". ESPN Soccernet. 7 October 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009. 
  16. ↑ Brett, Oliver (22 October 2009). "Benfica 5 – 0. Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2009. 
  17. ↑ Hunter, Andy (6 December 2009). "Tim Howard's injury-time penalty save caps gallant Everton fightback". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 6 December 2009. 
  18. ↑ "Everton v Carlisle: Match Report". Everton FC. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2010. 
  19. ↑ "HT Brentford 1–1 Everton". The Mirror. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-2010-10-14. 
  20. ↑ "Blackpool sign Everton full-back Seamus Coleman on loan". BBC Sport. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-24. 
  21. ↑ "Blackpool 2–2 Crystal Palace". The Sunday Mirror. 201–03–20. Retrieved 2010-03-24. 
  22. ↑ Biggs, Alan (2 April 2010). "Scunthorpe 2 Blackpool 4: DJ Campbell at the double as Ian Holloway's troops march towards the play-offs". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 2010-04-06. 
  23. ↑ "Coleman sticks with Blackpool" – SkySports.com, 15 April 2010
  24. ↑ "Defender Seamus Coleman signs new deal at Everton". BBC Sport. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-19. 
  25. ↑ Fletcher, Paul (22 May 2010). "Blackpool 3–2 Cardiff City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2010-05-22. 
  26. ↑ "HT Blackpool 2–2 Everton". BBC. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 2011-2011-01-10. 
  27. ↑ "Duo sign new deals". Everton F.C. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-20. 
  28. ↑ Smith, Dave (14 April 2011). "Seamus Coleman: PFA Young Player of the Year nominee". Professional Footballers' Association. Retrieved 2011-04-19. 
  29. ↑ "Everton back Coleman after star gets vile Twitter abuse". Donegal Daily. 18 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012. 
  30. ↑ "Seamus Coleman signs new Everton deal". BBC Sport. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012. 
  31. ↑ "6 Things We Learned From Everton VS Queens Park Rangers". Bleacher Report. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014. 
  32. ↑ "Everton 4 QPR 0 Match Report". Goal.com. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014. 
  33. ↑ "Seamus Coleman". The Irish Times. 
  34. ↑ "Football Association of Ireland - Football Association of Ireland". Fai.ie. Retrieved 2014-01-19. 
  35. ↑ "Football Association of Ireland - Football Association of Ireland". Fai.ie. Retrieved 2014-01-19. 
  36. ↑ "FAI International Football Award winners announced". Football Association of Ireland. 8 August 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010. 
  37. ↑ "21st 3/FAI International Football Award winners announced". RTE.ie. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2011. 
  38. ↑ "RTÉ Sport: Seamus Coleman named in Trap's squad". RTÉ. 1 October 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2010. 
  39. ↑ "Republic of Ireland 3–0 Wales". RTE Sport. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-08. 
  40. ↑ "Coleman is man of the match". Donegal Now. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-30. 
  41. ↑ "Coleman Man of the Match at Wembley". Highland Radio. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-30. 
  42. ↑ "Seamus Coleman’s sibling rivalry". The Sun (Ireland). 23 August 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013. 
  43. ↑ "Killybegs drill Charlestown on the spot". fais.ie. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2012. 
  44. ↑ "Picture special: More of your incredible Donegal celebration pix from around the globe". Donegal Daily. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012. "Seamus Coleman very politely and willingly stops to make Sean Thomas McMonagle, Mecheala and Nicole Cronin's day!" 
  45. ↑ "DDTV: Video of a Donegal fan's day at Croke Park". Donegal Daily. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012. "The GAA slogan says that you can't beat being there. And you really can't...There's even a cameo role later on from Seamus Coleman!" 
  46. ↑ Fennessy, Paul (20 October 2013). "Seamus Coleman was at the Glenswilly-Killybegs game today: The Irish soccer player will have been disappointed at the outcome of this afternoon's match". The Score. Retrieved 20 October 2013. 
  47. ↑ "Killybegs win delights Coleman". Hogan Stand. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013. 
  48. ↑ "Donegal Sports Star Awards nominations announced". Donegal Democrat (Johnston Press). 8 January 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2009. 
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