Blues veteran Coleman is determined to give the supporters cup run that they deserve

SEAMUS COLEMAN has had his fair share of setbacks in the last couple of years.

- By CONNOR O'NEILL

Coleman has become part of Everton’s fabric since his arrival in 2009, but was restricted to just five appearances in the Premier League last season due to injury.

Even a farewell to Goodison Park did not go to plan for the fullback, with him being replaced by Ashley Young inside the opening 20 minutes of the game against Southampton.

But a lack of minutes on the pitch has not stopped the Republic of Ireland international from having a big impact off it.

Coleman has been instrumental in ensuring the club remained in the topflight in recent years, and on Wednesday night he led his side out at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The game against Mansfield in the Carabao Cup came a couple of days after the Blues beat Brighton 2-0 in their first competitive match at their new home.

And reflecting on the last couple of days, Coleman said: "A very proud night. Even though I didn’t play a part on the pitch against Brighton, it was a very proud day.

“You have obviously seen it and been aware of it, but there’s been a lot of uncertainty over the last two or three years to get to this point and bring a Premier League game here was so important.