Virals: Everton Fan Reveals Seamus Coleman’s Cost Per Appearance
One Everton fan has shed light on the intense value for money the club has enjoyed following the announcement that club captain Seamus Coleman has penned a one-year contract extension.
The 59-cap Ireland international is an indisputable loyalist of the club following his 2009 move from Sligo Rovers for just £63,000 [Transfermarkt].
He has since gone on to make 270 outings for the club and holds a strong presence on and off the pitch for the Toffees.
Despite being a natural right-back, Coleman has chipped in with invaluable offensive contributions in his career, scoring 26 goals and adding 31 assists in all competitions as a Toffee.
The club also shared footage of director of football Marcel Brands publicly hailing Coleman’s servitude at the club, announcing the new extension to the squad away at their pre-season camp in Florida.
Twitter: A nice moment during our pre-season camp in Florida.
Congrats, Seamus! https://t.co/jS3dKHlOOd (@Everton)
Everton fan Alex Smith (@alexsmithefc) took to Twitter to demonstrate just how much of a bargain the ex-Sligo defender has been in terms of value for money, dividing his famous sixty-grand price tag. Between his appearances.
The fan revealed he has cost Everton little over £200 per appearance in relation to his initial fee.
Twitter: £200.67 is the cost of each Seamus Coleman Everton appearance based on his transfer fee.
#SixtyGrand (@alexsmithefc)
Amid reports heavily linking the Toffees with Netherlands international Denzel Dumfries, the club appear to be keen on strengthening at right-back as they eye Dumfries as the experienced full-back’s long-term successor.
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Smith’s Tweet goes a long way in underlining just how much of a hidden gem Coleman has been following his unearthing in 2009.
To have held such an integral role at Everton over the years is a fine testament to his ability, both on and off the pitch.
Upon penning new terms, his comments also revealed his important off-pitch role, serving as a mentor for younger players breaking through.
Keeping him at the club for a further year feels like a shrewd move for both sporting and non-sporting reasons.