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11th Apr 2015

GIF: Seamus Coleman’s GAA skills got him into trouble with Everton fans today

A clear pick-up off the ground

Kevin McGillicuddy

Day to forget for Donegal’s finest

Generally Seamus Coleman is as reliable as my trusty 2002 Nissan Micra. Always motors well and clocks up the milage without any major fuss. Unfortunately today it seems he was filled with some dirty petrol as he had a pretty poor day at right back for Everton against Swansea.

The Donegal man had ‘mare by his own usual standards with his passing on the right side particularly poor in the opeing 45 minutes

Despite that Everton took the lead through Aaron Lennon before half time before Coleman played a direct part in getting Swansea right back into the game with the match ending 1-1

The Republic of Ireland man was in a foot race down the right flank with Gomis when it seemed that he was pushed over by the striker. While on his hands and knees he scooped the ball away right in front of the referee. Though Coleman protested that he was fouled first, it’s a pretty blatant attempt to get away with an obvious handball.  That might be acceptable in GAA but not in the Premier League.

Everton fans and Fantasy football managers were not happy with the brain-fart from the Irishman

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