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26 August 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland squad announcement at Sky HQ in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson

Heimir Hallgrimsson said that including Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad would have sent out the wrong message ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 26 Aug

Seamus Coleman has made 428 appearances for the Toffees

Coleman pens one-year deal with Everton

Seamus Coleman will extend his Everton career into a 17th season after signing a new one-year contract.

Soccer • 27 Jun

Seamus Coleman had a disrupted season because of injury

Everton offer Coleman new contract

Everton have offered Seamus Coleman a new contract with the Republic of Ireland international now mulling over the deal.

Soccer • 09 Jun

29 May 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to the media during a Republic of Ireland squad update and press conference at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Hallgrimsson hopeful Coleman will make World Cup voyage

Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Seamus Coleman has a big role to play in Ireland's upcoming World Cup campaign, despite the captain withdrawing from the current squad through injury.

Soccer • 29 May

Everton fans applaud Seamus Coleman (C) as he leaves the pitch

Coleman injured as Everton bid Goodison fond farewell

Everton and Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman had his day cut short by injury as the club signed off 133 years of history at Goodison Park with a fitting 2-0 win over Southampton.

Soccer • 18 May

Seamus Coleman looks set to remain at Everton

Moyes reveals Everton will offer Coleman new contract

Everton boss David Moyes has said 36-year-old club captain Seamus Coleman will be at the Toffees next season, crushing any assumptions the Donegal man will move on once his contract expires this summer.

Soccer • 16 May

Josh Honohan has excelled for Shamrock Rovers domestically and in Europe

Versatility the trump card for Honohan - Hallgrimsson

Heimir Hallgrimsson says Josh Honohan's versatility was the key calling card that earned the Shamrock Rovers defender a first call-up into the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg next month.

Soccer • 14 May

Seamus Coleman has been at the club since the last time David Moyes was the manager

Former manager Moyes agrees Everton return – reports

Everton have agreed a deal for David Moyes to return as manager 12 years after he left to join Manchester United, according to reports.

Soccer • 10 Jan

'I always say, whatever Everton need from me, I'm going to be there'

Coleman happy to help on 'surreal' evening

Seamus Coleman admitted it was a bit "surreal" to find himself on the sideline as interim co-manager for Everton's 2-0 win over Peterborough United in tonight's FA Cup tie but stressed he was willing to do whatever the club needed.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Iliman Ndiaye celebrates his goal with team-mate Abdoulaye Doucoure

Coleman guides Everton past Posh after Dyche exit

Caretaker managers Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman succeeded where Sean Dyche so often failed as Everton not only scored but won with a 2-0 FA Cup victory over Peterborough a few hours after sacking the former Burnley boss.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Erling Haaland shrugs off Seamus Coleman before taking his penalty

Coleman coy on Haaland chat as he talks up Toffees

Everton veteran Seamus Coleman would not divulge exactly what he said to Erling Haaland before the Manchester City superstar missed a crucial penalty on St Stephen's Day, and instead focused on what's been a strong December for the Toffees.

Soccer • 27 Dec 24

Seamus Coleman returned to first-team action at the weekend at home to Chelsea

Dyche backs 'very unlucky' Coleman to step up at City

Everton manager Sean Dyche has backed his club captain Seamus Coleman to step up to the plate for the trip to Manchester City on Stephen's Day.

Soccer • 23 Dec 24

Seamus Coleman will miss out on the two games during this window

Coleman and Smallbone ruled out of Ireland squad

Seamus Coleman and Will Smallbone have been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches with Finland and Greece due to injury.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24

Seamus Coleman training at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of the game

We have to toughen up our mindset to qualify - Coleman

Seamus Coleman dismissed the concept of this Ireland team being too nice, however, he does feel that the team could create a stronger mindset, ahead of Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with England at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Seamus Coleman returned to boost Everton following a poor start in the Premier League

Ireland boost as Coleman returns in Everton victory

Heimir Hallgrimsson was handed a timely boost ahead of naming his first Ireland squad as captain Seamus Coleman returned to action for Everton, while Mark O'Mahony scored his first Brighton goal in the Carabao Cup.

Soccer • 27 Aug 24

Coleman will stay at Everton for the 2024-25 season, their final campaign at Goodison Park

Jagielka hopes Coleman leads Everton out at new stadium

Former Everton skipper Phil Jagielka says he would love to see current captain Seamus Coleman lead the Toffees out when they move into their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock in 2025.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Seamus Coleman will see out the final year at Goodison Park with Everton

Coleman extends Everton stay to see out Goodison era

Seamus Coleman has signed a new deal at Everton, which will see him remain at the club as they bid farewell to their iconic Goodison Park ground throughout the 2024-25 Premier League season.

Soccer • 14 Jun 24

Seamus Coleman will again lead his country against Hungary

Coleman impressed by O'Shea's presence in Ireland camp

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says the squad are desperate to do well in their upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Portugal so as to to enhance the chances of interim boss John O'Shea getting the job on a full-time basis.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Coleman applauds Everton fans after a win over Sheffield United

Coleman mulling over Everton offer

Republic of captain Seamus Coleman is mulling over the offer of a new contract from Everton, with his current deal to expire next month.

Soccer • 13 May 24

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman looks set to stay at Everton

Coleman keen to extend Everton career

Seamus Coleman looks likely to stay at Everton rather than play his final game for the club at Goodison Park on Saturday when the Toffees take on Luton Town.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Seamus Coleman reacts to his own goal at the Vitality Stadium

Premier League round-up: Coleman OG hands Cherries win

Seamus Coleman's stoppage-time own goal condemned Everton to a bruising 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth as they equalled their worst Premier League run of 12 games without a win, while Tottenham edged out Luton, and Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, and Sheffield United and Fulham played out draws.

Soccer • 30 Mar 24

Seamus Coleman delivered a man-of-the-match display at the Aviva

Coleman accentuates the positives for Ireland

John O'Shea's interim spell as Republic of Ireland manager may have ended in defeat, but captain Seamus Coleman was keen to highlight just how enjoyable the international window had been under his former team-mate.

Soccer • 27 Mar 24

Seamus Coleman leading by example at Ireland training

Coleman: Ireland privileged to have O'Shea involved

Seamus Coleman believes that John O'Shea has "all the materials" to be the Ireland manager, and possesses the perfect temperament to take charge of the national team.

Soccer • 21 Mar 24

Lee Carsley has again committed his future to England

Carsley rules himself out of running for Ireland job

Lee Carsley has committed his future to England, which appears to completely rule the former Everton midfielder out of contention to be named the new permanent manager of the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 20 Mar 24

Seamus Coleman with a commemorative signed shirt to mark 355 Premier League matches for Everton

Dyche hails 'fantastic' Everton record-breaker Coleman

Everton manager Sean Dyche paid tribute to Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman after the full-back became the club's leading Premier League appearance-maker.

Soccer • 14 Jan 24