- David Moyes has hailed the impact of Seamus Coleman at Everton.
- Seamus Coleman announces to leave at the club after 17 years.
- Holds the club record for most Premier League appearances with 372.
Seamus Coleman will depart Everton at the end of the season after 17 years of service. Signed by David Moyes during his first stint as manager for a bargain fee of just £60,000, the Irish full‑back holds the club record for most Premier League appearances with 372. As he prepares for his final home match against Sunderland, the man who brought him to Merseyside has delivered an emotional tribute.
David Moyes, now in his second spell as Everton manager, spoke about Coleman’s legacy and admitted it is “virtually impossible” to capture his impact in words.
David Moyes: ‘It has been a genuine privilege to watch him grow’
The manager reflected on Coleman’s extraordinary journey. “It’s virtually impossible to put into words what I think of Seamus Coleman and the impact he’s had at this Club. To represent Everton at the highest level for 17 years is a remarkable achievement and, speaking as his manager over two spells, it has been a genuine privilege to watch him grow as a player, a leader, and a man.”
Moyes acknowledged the void Coleman’s departure will leave. “I know it’s going to be incredibly difficult to replace the characteristics Seamus brings to this Club. His influence behind the scenes is hard to measure and explain. He’s hugely respected by everyone, and we will miss his presence, on and off the pitch.”
‘He embodies everything this Club stands for’
The Everton boss highlighted what Coleman means to the supporters. “He deserves to have a special place in the Club’s history, but also in the hearts of every Evertonian because he embodies everything this Club stands for every time he pulls on the shirt.”
Moyes also paid credit to those who identified Coleman’s potential. “I must also give huge credit to the people who were instrumental in bringing Seamus here in the first place. To sign a player for £60,000 from Ireland, and to see him go on to make well over 400 appearances in the first-team, demonstrates just how important good recruitment is.”
The manager left the door open for a future return. “We wish Seamus all the very best in whatever he decides to do next, and he knows there will always be a place here for him if he chooses to return in the future.”
Coleman’s 17-year Everton career will come to a close after Sunday’s match against Sunderland. The captain’s legacy is secure not just in records but in the hearts of every Evertonian. As Moyes said, he embodies everything the club stands for. There will never be another Seamus Coleman.
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