Everton captain Seamus Coleman made a surprise early exit during the team’s Goodison Park farewell.
The Irish defender, who has a massive 427 appearances for the Toffees, led the team out for the last game at their iconic stadium, but only lasted 17 minutes of the clash against Southampton.
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Coleman received a standing ovation as he traded places with Ashley Young, but didn’t seem to have much wrong with himself as he jogged off the pitch and was filmed heading straight down the tunnel.
Responding to the scenes, talkSPORT commentator Andy Townsend said: “I don’t know if that was pre-planned or not, I didn’t see Seamus pick up a knock.
“Maybe because of his injury problems he’s just not really got the required fitness levels in his legs.
“Maybe David Moyes was desperate to give him that amazing send-off there that he just got from the Goodison faithful, that was lovely, wonderful.”
Lead commentator Nigel Adderley continued: “Well, he handed the armband on to Jordan Pickford and Seamus Coleman has played his final football at Goodison Park.
“David Moyes is an old softie, who would have thought it?”
Townsend added: “I think that’s great, I really do. There are certain games and only a very very limited few where you can pay your respects to someone who’s given heart and soul and sweat blood for the club
“No one has done that more than Seamus Coleman.”
More to follow.
