David Moyes Wants This Everton Veteran As Coach: What Does His Vision Tell About The Club’s Future? | OneFootball

The 2025–26 campaign is the 148th season in Everton‘s history and their very first at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, which is a ground that feels like a real statement of intent. Under David Moyes, the Toffees are sitting eighth in the Premier League, but their recent form tells a better story than the table suggests.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall grabbed a late equaliser on Saturday to salvage a 2-2 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. It keeps the club right in the race for a European spot, which is something that would have looked like a pipedream just a year ago. Few clubs carry their history as heavily as Everton, but right now, that legacy feels less like a pressure and more like a solid foundation.

David Moyes on Séamus Coleman

After Saturday’s draw, Moyes faced questions about Séamus Coleman’s future, and the details in his response are worth looking at closely. Speaking to the press, the Everton manager made it clear he holds Coleman in the highest regard. He’d love to keep him at the club after he retires from playing, even if it isn’t on the pitch.

However, he admitted that Coleman isn’t exactly excited about coaching right now, though Moyes noted that feelings can change over time. He emphasised that Coleman still contributes plenty and has the kind of personality Everton need to keep around in some role they’ll figure out together.

Moyes mentioned that Coleman is great at demanding high standards from senior players, suggesting he could even work with the younger squads. That idea makes sense when you look at the stats: Coleman has played just 12 minutes of league football this season with no goals or assists, and an average FotMob rating of 6.29. Those numbers pretty much confirm his playing days are winding down.

He said in his post-match press conference: “It’s stuff for another day really. But Seamus is actually not mad at the coaching at the moment. Now that might change. You know, sometimes when you’re a player you don’t really (know). But he’s made contributions, I certainly believe he’ll be able to be a big part of Everton going forward, in a role which we’ll try and find which we think will suit his character and personality.

“Even if it was involved in being around the younger players at the club, near enough to keep standards high. Because he’s someone who demands high standards from all the senior players, whether it be on or off the pitch.

“He’s someone who’s done a brilliant job over recent seasons, especially.” (Via Everton.news)

What does Moyes’s vision for Coleman actually tell us about Everton’s future?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Seamus Coleman of Everton reacts as he leaves the pitch after sustaining an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on November 24, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Everton’s ability to build something long-term around people like Coleman is a big deal. Moyes has turned a struggling side into one fighting for Europe, and that didn’t just happen because of new signings. It happened because of the culture. Coleman is the exact type of Everton DNA Moyes wants in the building, no matter what his official job title ends up being.

The risk, of course, is that trying to find a role for a legend who doesn’t want to coach might just lead to polite conversations that never actually go anywhere. Everton need a clear plan for how to keep these icons involved, rather than just relying on goodwill. If they get it right, Coleman’s second chapter at the club could be just as vital as his first.