Try to imagine Seamus Coleman going about his everyday life.
That steely jaw, the burning eyes, the driven intensity integrating into a world where dinner has to be made and washing has to be done and people want to lie around watching TV.
It seems like he wouldn’t have time for any of those mundane activities or even find a second to take off from preparing for battle.
Right now, there’s probably not a more in-form player in the Premier League and the Donegal man is going into every game of football like it’s a life-or-death, kill-or-be-killed arena where you simply can’t afford to take any half measures, any prisoners, or any mercy.
Seamus Coleman is a man on a mission but, unfortunately for him and all his talent and physicality and uncompromising desire, his mission is to lead a ship that’s hanging together.
Everton are yet to find their identity under Ronald Koeman. Their football is direct and random, their results are indifferent and sporadic and there seems to be no real idea of how to take the next step – the same step, in fairness, that they’ve been crying out to take for over a decade.
Then you have a load of watery characters lining the vessel – boys who just don’t know if they’re up for it or not and guys who seemingly could take or leave anything at the drop of a hat. The sort of attitude that would make someone like Seamus Coleman sick to the stomach.
And Toffees fans have noticed too. They’ve noticed that Coleman is the one excelling and he’s leaving the rest of them in their trail.
They’ve noticed he’s the only one busting his balls.
https://twitter.com/AIexEFC/status/810995833709756416
Seamus Coleman is about the only Everton player worth keeping during the next transfer window. Team just isn't good enough.
— Ryan Towe (@bobtowe) December 19, 2016
And they think it’s about time the club acknowledges it.
https://twitter.com/ChrisCheekos/status/810992128587403264
https://twitter.com/AIexEFC/status/810979335393918977
Seamus Coleman is one of those who I like a lot, genuinely wish he'd been the captain tonight. Faced up for interview after tonight too.
— Tortured Toffee. Lge🥇9️⃣ FA🏆5️⃣ CWC🏆1️⃣ CS🏵9️⃣ (@torturedtoffee) December 19, 2016
But they could be too late because the vultures are circling.
Please Santa can you arrange for Seamus Coleman to be delivered to OT. I'll make sure to leave out some Fellaini & Depay for you #Baller
— Pa Ranahan (@PaRanahan) December 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/MphoMokgoro/status/808771020769415168
The kind of football Seamus Coleman is playing – defensively and offensively – is stupid at this stage but his application is downright frightening.
He’s been like a man possessed since he was given the armband for his country and nothing but no-one can seemingly snap him out of it.
His trajectory is unstoppable and the longer his club circle the drain deciding whether or not to jump or drop, every day his relentless energy will feel wasted there.
Seamus Coleman is far too good for Everton!
— Jonny Donaghy (@DonaghyJonny) December 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/KarloByrne08/status/810968896387878912
https://twitter.com/danhodes/status/810966543374893057
How isn't Séamus Coleman playing @ChampionsLeague football he's too good playing for @Everton
— Aaron Wynne (@AaronjoeWynne) December 19, 2016
Coleman is one of the best right backs in the world. He just doesn’t have the team to show it.
