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Seamus Coleman
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Some belting goals in that, never seen another fullback at Everton who can score goals like Coleman. Real shame as I feel he was back to his best in the last few months after a dip in form.
...not sure if it's been mentioned but I wonder if there'll be a legal case associated with this, not forgetting the £1m settlement Anichebe got from Kevin Nolan after his sickening tackle in the Newcastle game some years ago. When a tackle is not really a tackle, when the referee issues an immediate red card, when the 'experts' uniformly condemn it as 'atrocious' then there has to be grounds if there's a will.
I think he would definitely be advised that there may be a case eggs. It was so out of control and wreckless that the "he's not that type of player" just doesn't cut it for me.
...it opens up other considerations. I don't know if EFC has to pay Coleman's salary or whether the Irish FA are liable but it could be a significant amount of money (£3m perhaps). Would the club legally consider a compensation claim from the Welsh FA or even the player? Possibly not if there's an unwritten law inside the game that this would open up a 'whiplash claim' culture.
Interesting though.
I don't know if the rules have now changed mate but if not I'd imagine the Irish FA would now have to pay his wages until he's back into full training with us. If that's the case I wonder if the Irish FA would then look at making a claim against Wales.
Seems ridiculous out of all of this that come next Saturday Taylor will be allowed to showcase his non existent talent on a football pitch.
Agree and this guy has got form for being reckless - remember his shocking 'tackle' on Kyle Walkers face the other year.
Professor Toffee
On and on, over the hill and the craic is good
Off topic a bit but the nonsense around the Mings, Ibrahimovich exchange where nobody was hurt and nobody had any prospect of being hurt. Substantial bans.
This is in my mind a deliberate assault on a professional footballer which merits a life ban. He is dangerous!
This is in my mind a deliberate assault on a professional footballer which merits a life ban. He is dangerous!
I know we need him desperately, but I honestly hope he isn't rushed back. Credit to football, Everton and Ireland this lad, and I wouldn't want to see any risks taken over the longevity of his career. He deserves better the graft he's put in to getting to the top of the game.
60 Grand I say.
60 Grand I say.
chrismpw
Player Valuation: £70m
Won't insurance be involved somewhere along the line?
chrismpw
Player Valuation: £70m
Answering my own point, if they were anything like motor insurance on classic cars, they'd only pay out the 60 grand as full and final settlement.
Sake.
streeky
Player Valuation: £35m
Could bankrupt the welsh fa ha ha,
Bluerover
Player Valuation: £50m
I am pretty sure Seamus is not that type of person. He exudes class and his attitude to life is far more profound than seeking monetary retribution. His joy in joining with people with 'special needs' on an equal basis exemplifies that he sees much more to life than mere lucre.
In fact it is this positivity that will help him to come through this quicker than most.
His attitude, including his calmness after the tackle, is in stark comparison with the many shallow, idiotic, narcissistic money grabbing players that unfortunately pollute this beautiful game with their egotism and downright cheating .
..I agree, the lad is a top pro and a top lad but I threw it out there as a possibility because somebody is going to be out of pocket to the tune of £3m even if it's not Coleman himself.
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