The Everton defender has been a model of consistency during his time at Goodison Park.
During an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Toffees right-back Seamus Coleman offered his opinion on the modern day player, and suggested the stars of today have become too ‘precious’ and should learn how to take criticism on board in a better manner.
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The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international made the move to Merseyside in January 2009 for the mere fee of just £60,000, and has gone on to establish himself as one of the Premier League’s finest full-backs, making 241 appearances for Everton in the process.
And Coleman sat down for an interview with BBC Sport, discussing how much the game has changed throughout the time he has been involved with football:
Everton’s Seamus Coleman in action
“I think, nowadays, players are too precious. If you have a bad game and someone highlights it on the TV or in the papers, so be it. That’s the job we’re in. We get paid a lot of money to do what we do. If we can’t take criticism, then there’s something wrong, it shows a weakness in a player. If I don’t play well, first and foremost, I know myself that I haven’t played well. If the manager highlights that I haven’t played well, then that’s just the way it is. I’ve been used to that.”
Everton’s Seamus Coleman celebrates
Ronald Koeman’s side currently sit in seventh position in the Premier League table, but are now just five points adrift of sixth placed Manchester United, after an impressive run that has seen them win four and draw two of their last six outings in the league.
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And Coleman will be hoping to help his side force their way inside the top six, by finishing the season as strongly as he possibly can.
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