SEAMUS COLEMAN IS the perfect player for Manchester United, according to former Arsenal star David O’Leary.
O’Leary believes that Coleman is among the best full backs in Europe and said that he could not believe the player was not signed by United during David Moyes’ tenure.
The former Sligo Rovers defender has become a mainstay at Goodison Park under three different managers and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford on a number of occasions.
An admirer of the 28-year-old, O’Leary revealed that he even attempted to convince his former club Arsenal to take a chance on Coleman a number of years ago, but noted that the emergence of Hector Bellerin scuppered any such move.
“Seamus Coleman has been as good a full-back as anyone for a long, long time,” O’Leary told Game On on RTE 2FM.
“I was trying to push him Arsenal’s way but we had a young lad coming through, [Hector] Bellerin.
“I can’t believe a few years ago, particularly when Fergie went, Man United [didn’t sign him]. I thought he was absolutely spot on for Manchester United, the way they want to play, the way the lad plays.
“There’s not many in Europe better than him in my opinion.”
Coleman scored in Everton’s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Tuesday, bringing his tally for the season to three goals in 13 league appearances.
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Unfortunately for Cork City and Damien Delaney it wasn’t the happiest of times. Shouldn’t distract though from what was an excellent career across the water. Perhaps should have got more international caps
@Diarmuid: not sure I would call it unhappy. Damon really enjoyed his time at the club and was a massive influence off the pitch for a lot of the younger guys, something we will see the benefit Of in years to come.
@Leo Erah: true Leo hopefully his professionalism will have helped the younger lads. What I meant though was the on pitch performances. Which weren’t the what he would have hoped for I’m sure
@Leo Erah: how are you going to measure that benefit ? Nonsense talk
He was brutal for city
He was an excellent player. But his legs had gone. It’s a shame he didn’t have more caps.
Wonder will he pack it in or go some where else?