Seamus Coleman shows Everton what they will miss with Ireland scenes
Seamus Coleman has shown Everton exactly what they will be missing when he departs this summer.
The 37-year-old will leave the Hill Dickinson Stadium when his contract expires in June, after 17-years with the Merseyside club.
The Blues had offered him a coaching role, but he wants to continue his playing career to extend his time with his nation.
That seems to be the right decision, as he was at his best as the Aviva Stadium witnessed Ireland’s 1-0 win over Qatar on 28 May.
Everton may regret his exit after the latest scenes, as he showed there is still plenty in the tank.
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How did Coleman perform in Ireland win?
The Everton legend rolled back the years on international duty, as his side brushed the Middle East outfit aside.
Coleman played the full 90 minutes and created two chances for his teammates, per data from Fotmob.
He completed three dribbles for a 100 per cent success rate and found a man with the only cross that he attempted.
| Coleman’s stats vs Qatar | |
| Chances created | 2 |
| Dribble success | 3/3(100%) |
| Passes into final third | 12 |
| Recoveries | 4 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Clearances | 1 |
| Ground duels won | 5/6(83%) |
The departing Blues star made 12 passes into the final third, and was accurate with three of his five long balls, for a 60 per cent success rate.
Defensively, he made four recoveries, one interception and one clearances, as he showed that he can still do his job at the back.
In terms of duels, he won five of six on the ground for an 83 per cent success rate, and lost the only one he contested on the ground.
Is letting Coleman leave the right decision?
It is not a surprise that the Toffees are letting Coleman depart, he has not featured nearly enough recently to warrant a new deal, with injuries taking their toll.
He played just five Premier League matches last season, for a total of 20 minutes and he can’t have the same impact in their games.
However, his showing on the international stage will surely raise question marks over whether he could reach that level for his club, and leave the L3 outfit with a lingering regret that he is leaving.
Ultimately, it is the right decision, but his scenes for his country will perhaps leaving some internal figures with second thoughts.
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