Moyes determined to keep Coleman as Ireland star in line to lead farewell

DAVID Moyes is weighing up whether to hand Seamus Coleman the honour of leading Everton out tomorrow in the club's final Premier League game at Goodison Park.

- BY MARK McCADDEN

And he has confirmed that the Ireland ace will remain with the club next season when they moves into a brand new stadium on the Liverpool waterfront.

Coleman hasn't started a game for Everton since the St Stephen's Day stalemate with Manchester City.

His late cameo appearance last week against Fulham was his first piece of action since that game, but the significance of tomorrow's fixture against Southampton could force Moyes into a rare emotionally-driven decision.

"It does come into my thinking," he said, when asked if Coleman could lead the side out as captain.

"What I will say is Sunday is a game where we're going to do everything we can to prepare the best and play the best we can."

Coleman has made 427 appearances for Everton since his 2009 move from Sligo Rovers.

And he will have a chance to extend that figure next season, despite the fact that he turns 37 in October.