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The Killybegs native remains an integral part of the Goodison Park club

Coleman happy to take fans' anger on the chin

Everton captain Seamus Coleman is happy to bear the brunt of criticism if it means younger or newer members of the squad can escape it.

Soccer • 30 Dec 21

Seamus Coleman celebrates at full-time after Everton secured a late winner at home to Arsenal

Coleman: Toffee support got us out of sticky situation

Everton captain Seamus Coleman praised the home fans who lifted the Toffees in the face of adversity after they fell behind in the 2-1 win over Arsenal, having also singled out match-winner Demarai Gray.

Soccer • 06 Dec 21

'I'm not one of those players who is thinking about retiring from Ireland'

International retirement not on Coleman's radar

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says he intends to continue his international career into the next UEFA Nations League campaign and beyond as the 2022 World Cup qualifiers come to an end against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

The Ireland skipper believes the squad are in a 'better place' since March

Coleman not settling for revenge in Luxembourg reunion

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has played down suggestions that Sunday's final World Cup qualifier in Luxembourg is a "revenge mission".

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Ogbene starts and Coleman returns for Ireland

Chiedozie Ogbene starts for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal at a sold-out Aviva Stadium, as captain Seamus Coleman steps in to fill the void left by the injured Andrew Omobamidele in a back three.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Seamus Coleman played against Portugal and Azerbaijan but will miss the final game of the triple-header

Injured captain Coleman ruled out of Serbia qualifier

Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Serbia on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

'I touched on it the last time that no-one understood the hard times he had last year, including the loss of his father'

Coleman lauds how Duffy has battled through tough times

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has lauded Shane Duffy's return to form at club level and the way he persevered during difficult times on and off the pitch over the past year.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny and Seamus Coleman during the press conference in Faro

Kenny keen for Ireland to take game to Portugal

Stephen Kenny has called on his young Republic of Ireland side to carry an attacking threat against Portugal in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

The Ireland men's and women's teams will now receive equal match fees

FAI introduce equal pay for men's and women's teams

The FAI has announced that the men's and women's senior international teams will now receive the same match fees while on international duty.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Seamus Coleman is sticking around with the Toffees

Everton tie down captain Seamus Coleman until 2023

Everton captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2023.

Soccer • 28 Jul 21

Seamus Coleman: "I'm doing my coaching badges and I'll see where that brings me."

'I've no God-given right to walk into a coach's job'

Seamus Coleman is already thinking of building a coaching career after he hangs up his boots but said he'd have to earn any opportunity he'd get at Everton or former club Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 01 Jul 21

Seamus Coleman: "Some of the banners weren't ideal but I think that's a small minority."

Coleman: Rafa banners don't represent Everton fans

Seamus Coleman said "it would be very unfair to judge the Everton fans on one banner or two banners" as he aired his belief that the Goodison Park crowd will get right behind new boss Rafael Benitez.

Premier League • 01 Jul 21

Kenny: McCarthy has to 'weigh up' international demands

Stephen Kenny has said James McCarthy will have to "weigh up" the physical demands of playing club and international football as injuries continue to hamper the midfielder's Republic of Ireland career.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Ancelotti said Coleman would 'support the team as a captain' on Sunday

Coleman out of Everton's final-day quest for Euro spot

Seamus Coleman will miss Everton's final game of the Premier League season as they chase European qualification at champions Manchester City.

Soccer • 21 May 21

'It doesn't mean one-year long or two years long. Seamus' contract with Everton is forever'

Ancelotti: Coleman's contract with Everton is 'forever'

Carlo Ancelotti says he is in no rush to hand Everton captain Seamus Coleman a new deal because the Republic of Ireland captain's contract with the club is "forever".

Soccer • 27 Apr 21

It's not getting any easier for Stephen Kenny

Keane sympathises with Kenny as Ireland hit rock bottom

Former Republic or Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane expressed a degree of sympathy for current boss Stephen Kenny, who is now ten games without a win.

Soccer • 29 Mar 21

Collins and his Ireland colleagues must now wait until September to reignite this qualifying campaign

Collins: No point in thinking World Cup journey is over

James Collins is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream despite a disastrous start to the Republic of Ireland's qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

Seamus Coleman said Ireland got what they deserved

Coleman: Ireland players should be embarrassed

Seamus Coleman described the Republic of Ireland's loss to Luxembourg as "shocking" and "embarrassing" as their World Cup qualification hopes went up in smoke.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Seamus Coleman: 'We wanted to come here and win the game'

'We could have stayed a bit braver' - Coleman

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says his side could have been a bit braver following the 3-2 loss to Serbia.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

Shane Duffy scores against Bulgaria last September

Kenny: Even Liverpool can draw a blank, goals will come

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny insists he's confident his team's goal drought will end soon ahead of the start of their World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign in Serbia tonight.

Soccer • 24 Mar 21

Seamus Coleman is likely to be in the Irish starting line-up

Coleman wants to deliver World Cup for nation

Seamus Coleman wants to help deliver another World Cup adventure for the country of Ireland rather than his own curriculum vitae before he hangs up his boots.

World Cup 2022 • 23 Mar 21

Duncan Ferguson shares a moment with Seamus Coleman at the final whistle

Coleman thanks Ancelotti for 'amazing' Anfield win

Republic of Ireland and Everton captain Seamus Coleman thanked Carlo Ancelotti for leading the Toffees to their first win against Liverpool at Anfield since 1999 on Saturday evening.

Soccer • 20 Feb 21

Seamus Coleman joined Everton from Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers create strategic link-up with Everton

Sligo Rovers have announced a new strategic partnership with Premier League side Everton.

Soccer • 12 Jan 21

Seamus Coleman trains at Finch Farm on Thursday

Coleman named in Everton squad after injury absence

Everton captain Seamus Coleman returns to the squad for the visit of Arsenal on Saturday after two months on the sidelines.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

The Ireland captain does not look beyond the next match or training session

Coleman ready for 'a right old battle' with England

RTE football correspondent Tony O'Donoghue sat down for a one-on-one chat with Ireland captain Seamus Coleman ahead of tonight's clash with England at Wembley. Read the entire interview here.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20