Everton captain Seamus Coleman is set to lead the side into a new era at Bramley-Moore Dock after signing a one-year deal with the club.
Coleman’s current contract was set to expire in a few days, but the man who arrived from Sligo Rovers in 2009 will extend his stay in Merseyside for a 17th season.
“I love Everton, so to continue playing for this special club means everything to me and my family,” said Coleman, following the announcement of his new contract.
“Like every one of our passionate fans, I’ve lived and breathed what has been a difficult past few years for the club and have put my heart and soul into doing all I can to help us get through it.”
It was David Moyes who had signed him for just £60,000 from his former club in 2009. Following the end of the current campaign, Moyes was keen on Coleman leading the dressing room for another season, despite his future being up in the air.
Speaking about the right-back, Moyes said, “Seamus is more than just a player at Everton. He offers so many different qualities.
“His leadership, his professionalism and his humanity are second to none. He’s helped carry the club through some difficult periods in the past few years and his influence in the dressing room has been key to that.
“This could be a period of real change at the club and I want somebody who can help deliver the messages of what it means to be an Everton footballer. Seamus has always done that and I know he will continue to do so as we move into a new era.”
Coleman, who has also earned his coaching badges, was also rumoured with a behind-the-scenes deal. However, after captaining the Everton men’s team in their final game at Goodison Park, he will now don the armband at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on the banks of the River Mersey.
The Republic of Ireland international has made 428 appearances for the club, including a club-record 369 in the Premier League. He has also skippered the Toffees in 137 matches over his career.
“Like every one of our passionate fans, I’ve lived and breathed what has been a difficult past few years for the Club and have put my heart and soul into doing all I can to help us get through it,” Coleman continued.
“Thanks to the hard work of many people, we’ve been able to get into our magnificent new stadium and pave the way for a brighter future under ambitious new owners, which I want to be part of.
“In David Moyes, we have the perfect manager to lead us into a new era. He showed his abilities once again with the way he had us playing after returning last season.
“As the man who brought me to Everton, I can’t speak highly enough of him. He gets this football club, the standards required every day, and what it means to play for Everton.
“He has helped stabilise the club since his return and we have a manager who cares about Everton as much as I do.”
With Coleman’s future now tied to the club for 12 months more, the focus shifts to Idrissa Gana Gueye, Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Their contracts are also running out at the end of the month and it remains to be seen whether they extend their journey with the Blues or opt for a challenge elsewhere.
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Paul Hewitt
1 Posted
27/06/2025 at
14:33:49
Coleman signs new deal.
Liam Mogan
2 Posted
27/06/2025 at
14:35:57
No mention of coaching?
Ryan Holroyd
3 Posted
27/06/2025 at
14:39:26
Its done!!
Steve Brown
4 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:07:25
Is that a squeal?
Dennis Stevens
5 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:11:58
Well, with Coleman, Patterson & Dixon on the books, we won’t need to waste money on yet another right back!
Ed Prytherch
6 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:22:09
Hopefully Seamus will have fewer injury problems this season.
Jake FitzGerald
7 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:26:27
The most appropriate player to captain the team into the first game of a new era
Its nice to be vindicated.
Christy Ring
8 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:26:51
What can I say, his professionalism on and off the field 2nd to none, and here’s hoping for the first time in years, the players and the fans can be optimistic in the season ahead, and not be looking over our shoulder, new era, new home. Moyes knows best!
Jay Harris
9 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:31:49
Great news, now lets start working on getting his replacement in.
Barry McNally
10 Posted
27/06/2025 at
15:49:42
He’s ageing well!
Bill Watson
11 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:08:01
I really hope he’s a good coach because this ‘jobs for the boys’ mentality is one of the reasons we’ve been second rate for so long!
Paul Hewitt
12 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:10:25
Bang average full back. 😆😆😆. What utter bollocks if you don’t mind me saying.
David Bromwell
13 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:11:27
Seems like a gamble to me given his age and recent frequent injuries. I hope it works, no doubting his commitment and professionalism but it still seems a risky decision.
Craig Scott
14 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:27:20
Both will therefore be judged on how well he does in that department, and I hope for his sake that his fading on-pitch attributes don’t expose him, his teammates and his manager.
Andrew Ellams
15 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:28:23
Dennis @ 5, if we go into the new season with those 3 as our only choices we’re in trouble.
Liam Mogan
16 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:29:34
“Seamus is more than just a player at Everton. He offers so many different qualities.’
Clearly the decision is based on more than just his first team appearances. That’s the choice the manager has made and he’ll have his reasons for it.
To describe him as always bring a bang average full back is extremely harsh though! Thought Colin was back for a minute there 🤣
Liam Mogan
17 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:32:41
Doubt Dixon is good enough for the PL. From what I’ve seen (about 10 U21 matches last season), he’s lacking in many areas.
Jay Harris
18 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:34:39
Bill, I really hope you were joking because that man has been an example to all footballers at International and club level. If you think 10 years in the Premier league and international scene is bang average then I would love to know who you do rate.
Jay Harris
19 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:36:22
He has got the pace and puts a decent cross in but his concentration and application have gone.
Brent Stephens
20 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:41:44
Having watched Dixon a number of times playing for the U21s I was really surprised when he was picked for the first team – what I’d seen was him being good going forward but average as a defender. Having said that, I thought he acquitted himself well in that first senior game. But probably not able to maintain that level.
Jerome Shields
21 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:43:21
Good Luck to Seamus, but Everton should be moving on from one year extentions.If Everton need a right back they should be getting a right back.
Dennis Stevens
22 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:43:49
Sorry, Andrew #15. I misplaced my tongue in cheek emoji.
Raymond Fox
23 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:45:34
I wasn’t expecting that, I’m not sure I’m in favour.
In the squad and captain when he’s not on the field ok, but we need another right back.
Danny O’Neill
24 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:55:26
It could mean Patterson is on his way. Dixon is pacey, but raw. I’d listen to the likes of Brent, who watches the U21s more. Maybe loan or just involved in the squad more?
I still think we’ll bring in a right back. As Liam says, Seamus brings more to the dressing room than his playing ability now.
Stu Darlington
25 Posted
27/06/2025 at
16:55:34
Ive said it on another thread and Ill stand by it here,no way should Seamus have been offered another playing contract at the club.
A great player and ambassador for Everton without doubt leading by example on the pitch and in the dressing room.
But his legs have gone,and his injury problems have worsened over the last couple of seasons
I dont know what hes being paid but its likely to be in excess of a million over the year.
Does the club have that sort of money to fork out to support what is in essence,a sentimental gesture?
Sorry,I dont think so.
If the club values his continued presence in other ways,so be it,but create a role for him and be honest about it
The time comes when all players careers come to an end and they and the clubs they play for have to move on.
We need all the money we have to improve the quality of our playing staff.
How does this contribute to that aim?
Mike Gaynes
26 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:01:23
I have zero doubt that we will be bringing in a starting right back. Remember that our window — the post-PSR window — opens Tuesday.
Neil Thomas
27 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:02:23
Bill
Have you even watched Everton beyond the last 5 years, bang average 🤣 he was probably the best right back in the league at his prime. Honestly that baffles me
Derek Powell
28 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:07:13
Totally agree stu he should have gone to the u18s see what he can do training the kids
Craig Scott
29 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:11:44
Coleman has certainly done that in the past, but how can some applaud a decision to re-contract him as a player and captain but then talk about getting a replacement for him to deliver the goods on the pitch?
Smacks of a decision laced with too much sentimentality to me.
Jake FitzGerald
30 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:12:48
It wouldnt surprise me in the slightest if hes taking a big salary cut, is only expecting to be second or third back up and has an eye on a coaching role in some form. In the grand scheme of the billions floating around the PL, sixty grand Seamies salary shouldnt be on anyones whinge list. Its pocket money.
Lee Courtliff
31 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:17:32
Does anyone know if he’s on reduced terms?
Anyway, it’s another body in the building and I’m sure we’ll strengthen with more new signings soon enough.
Can’t wait for the new season.
Danny O’Neill
32 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:18:59
It’s not uncommon now for there to be a club captain and a player captain. There is a pecking order.
Seamus will be club captain. Tarkowski mostly the player captain, with Pickford as backup.
That’s how I see it.
Craig Scott
33 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:29:23
Could we save a few pounds and perhaps have the same player fulfil both roles? There’s a thought.
Joe McMahon
34 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:34:25
If we have to keep him, I’d rather it be coaching team. As can be seen at the last “exhibition’ home game, his legs have gone. Yes we all love him blah blah, nice bloke etc. But he cannot play at this level anymore.
Danny O’Neill
35 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:37:22
I think Seamus and the club are well aware he won’t spend as much time on the pitch as he used to.
We all know that. I saw it, in particular towards the end of last season. The legs were gone. Maybe the injuries catching up. If he stays injury free, he could still play a part, and Moyes, the man in charge talks about his other qualities. He’s calling the shots.
I’m as surprised as anyone, but we have a medical staff, manager and recruitment team to make judgement better than I can do.
Ian Jones
36 Posted
27/06/2025 at
17:50:11
He could also start the game, be substituted and then be interviewed on the touchline as interviews with substituted players seem as if they are on the agenda next season along with camera operators also being ‘allowed to briefly enter the field of play to film close-ups of goal celebrations.’
And no doubt film close-ups of the shirt sponsors.
Anyway, sorry, that was off topic…
Does anyone know whether there is a general area where off topic comments can be added rather than having to hijack threads or start a new thread…cheers
Colin Glassar
37 Posted
27/06/2025 at
18:14:23
Lead the team out at BMD, Seamus then take a back seat. Youve deserved it.
Mike Gaynes
38 Posted
27/06/2025 at
18:16:18
Exactly, Danny.
Cheered by the reporting that we are in for Tim Weah from the US and Juventus after he rejected a move to Forest. Wing/RB with searing pace who would be a perfect fit for us IMO.
Bill Watson
39 Posted
27/06/2025 at
18:28:37
Pretty much every home game since1958 and for the last 13 years every home and away game. In that time I’ve seen some great players but I’m afraid Coleman isn’t one of them.
Maybe ‘bang average’ was a bit harsh but his great attitude and enthusiasm etc doesn’t make him a great player.
Andy Crooks
40 Posted
27/06/2025 at
18:33:03
The late, great John Arlott named Mike Brearley in his greatest ever England cricket eleven. Now, Brearley was at best an average batsman, certainly not in the top 500. The admirable Arlott selected him for his captaincy( which, to be fair, is monumentally more important in cricket than football) However, it was about man management. In the Botham, Willis Ashes,Brearley was the third man. He made average players better and he made good players legends.
Nathan Ford
41 Posted
27/06/2025 at
18:33:05
I do love Seamus and everything he has done for the club but I hope his contract is on greatly reduced terms. We shouldn’t be paying overly extravagant wages for a player who it seems will barely play because of injuries. I’d say a player/coach role would of made sense. Maybe that will be the case but with no formal statement.
Brian Williams
42 Posted
27/06/2025 at
18:37:28
Andy#40.
Glad you see what plenty of others seem unable to. 💙
Craig Scott
44 Posted
27/06/2025 at
19:09:54
That realization should now bring a full stop to any further comments from fans on the wisdom or otherwise of our player recruitment.
However, we’ve had medical staff, managers and recruitment teams making judgements on the appointments/recruitment of this club’s players for the past success-starved decades, so why exactly should we be assuaged by their judgement this time round?
Christy Ring
45 Posted
27/06/2025 at
19:23:23
He definitely was never a bang average fullback, and Bill fair play to you for watching every game since 1958, you know alot more about football than me, but Seamus in his prime, was a top fullback in the Premiership, and why all the whinging about his salary, that’s between him and the club. Hopefully Seamus will be fit and injury free this season, and he’s well capable of playing games, not every match this season.
Liam Mogan
46 Posted
27/06/2025 at
19:49:12
I hope any incoming full backs are as ‘bang average’ as Seamus was in his prime! 🤣
Jake FitzGerald
47 Posted
27/06/2025 at
20:10:13
Craig@40 Because we have a manager who we know is canny in his selection of players. Compared to the complete bunch of arsebadgers weve had instead.
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