Seamus Coleman announces he will be leaving Everton

Q: Why is Seamus Coleman leaving Everton?

Seamus Coleman is leaving Everton to conclude his playing career after more than 17 years at the club.

Q: When is Seamus Coleman's last game for Everton?

Seamus Coleman's last game for Everton will be against Sunderland, which is his final home match.

Q: What has Seamus Coleman said about his departure from Everton?

Coleman expressed gratitude to the fans and staff, stating that he wants to focus on his future after an incredible time at the club.

Q: How many appearances did Seamus Coleman make for Everton?

Seamus Coleman is set to make his 434th appearance for Everton, placing him 10th on the club's all-time list.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Seamus Coleman of Everton celebrates scoring his team's goal with team mate Abdoulaye Doucoure during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 18, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images) | Visionhaus/Getty Images There will be an emotional farewell at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday after Seamus Coleman announced he will be bringing his stellar playing career to a close. The Ireland international confirmed on the club’s YouTube channel that he will not be retiring at the end of the season, but will be leaving the Toffees, meaning the game against Sunderland will be his last home game in royal blue. The news is not really a surprise, the 37-year-old has made just 11 appearances over the last two season as age and injury finally caught up with him. He has not featured since being forced off after ten minutes against Manchester United in November, though he has played six times for Ireland this season in their ultimately unsuccessful attempt tp qualify for this year’s World Cup. However, he remains a respected figure in the dressing room by managers and players alike. said Coleman was “one of the best men he had ever met in football” after Everton’s great escape against in 2022. It is testament to his longevity that he scored Everton’s goal of the season in a vital win against Leeds in 2023 that helped the club avoid the drop once more. Coleman took interim charge alongside Leighton Baines for an FA Cup win over Peterborough following the sacking of Sean Dyche last January and has been a regular alongside David Moyes since. The offer of a coaching role is surely on its way. Should he take to the field on Sunday it will be his 434th Everton appearance, leaving him outright 10th on the all-time list, nudging ahead of Dixie Dean and . The word legend is thrown about too easily and is understandably linked to how many honours a player has won. But in this case it is fitting, not just for Coleman’s longevity but the way he was consistently upheld Everton’s values. At his peak he was one of the best attacking full backs in the Premier League alongside Baines on the opposite flank. His departure (from the pitch at least) represents an end of an era, as the final link from Moyes’ first spell at the club. Maybe now Everton can bring in a replacement. It has become a bit of a running joke that the Toffees’ terrible recruitment means Coleman has remained Everton’s best right-back despite his advancing years. Everton still have plenty to play for against Sunderland so there will be no room for sentiment, but I do hope there is a chance for Coleman to one more appearance in royal blue and get the ovation he deserves. A wonderful player and even better human, he is without doubt represents the best £60,000 Everton has ever spent. Here are his comments in full –