A number of the current Everton squad have reacted after Seamus Coleman announced his Everton exit as a player.
It was the news that most Everton supporters were expecting ahead of Sunday’s final home game of the campaign.
David Moyes has made Coleman an offer to stay at Everton in a non-playing role at Finch Farm.
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As the 37-year-old will take some time to consider his future, a number of Everton players have shared their thoughts on the news.
Everton players react to Seamus Coleman’s Everton exit
Many will find it difficult to put into words just how important Coleman has been to Everton Football Club over the last 17 years.
Moyes has waxed lyrical about Coleman since he returned last year, with the Scot desperate to push back the defender’s exit last summer.
the 37-year-old’s Everton teammates have wasted no time in responding to the news on their social media accounts.
“Some man, one of a kind! Don’t make them like you no more! Thank you for everything, Skip,” said James Garner.
Where does Seamus Coleman rank for you among Everton’s legends? 👑
60 grand, 60 grand, Seamus Coleman 🎶
“The best, what a legend. Thanks for everything, Skip,” added Jarrad Branthwaite.
“Skip, what a legend,” said Tim Iroegbunam.
“The passion Seamus Coleman has for this football club is something you will never see anywhere else in football,” Jordan Pickford said on The Wayne Rooney Show.
“Everyone has to lead, and you have more than one leader on the pitch, but I cannot give Seamus enough credit for that.”
Idrissa Gana Gueye said: “As a human being, he’s the perfect guy. It’s this type of player that you need in this club. We have to learn a lot from him. He gave everything, he loved the club.”
“One of the best I’ve ever met. A true role model and someone I admire so much. A sad day for this football club, but a chance to celebrate a legend,” Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall replied over Instagram.
Dwight McNeil said: “Legend, my captain.”
“Sixty grand, sixty grand, Seamus Coleman. Lucky enough to play under some great captains but you are right up there Seamie. Absolutely legend of a man! Thank you for everything in the last year,” Jack Grealish said.
“Thank you for everything, Seamus. A special person,” Michael Keane added on his social media account.
Thierno Barry also said: “Thank you for the man you are. Thank you legend.”
“The best, what a legend. Thanks for everything, skip,” said Jarrad Branthwaite.
Everton News will update as more responses roll in.
The defender has barely played for Everton this season, with the injury picked up away to Manchester United potentially the moment he called a day on his career on Merseyside.
Coleman has remained a real Everton leader behind the scenes, which was seen through his recent interaction with youngster Braiden Graham at Finch Farm.
There is a future on offer at Everton for Coleman, if he wishes, and there is no doubt as to whether the players would like to see him stick around.
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