Ashley Young Commends Seamus Coleman’s Influence at Everton

Everton defender Ashley Young has stated that captain Seamus Coleman was fundamental in his successful integration at Goodison Park. Since joining Everton in 2023, Young has frequently assumed the role of captain in Coleman’s absence. Young conveyed to the club’s website that “A lot of things between the clubs I’ve been at are the same but you do get little things that differ.” He further remarked, “Before coming here, I knew the size of this club, the history of this club, the fanbase, which have been fantastic to play for. It’s a fantastic place to play football.” Young elaborated on his reliance on Coleman, saying, “I lean into Skip [Coleman] and have done since I first arrived here, when he was the first player I met at Finch Farm. Speaking to him, you quickly get a feel for the club. You can see his passion and that passion reverberates all around the club from him and others who have cared so deeply for such a long time.” He also noted the pervasive enthusiasm: “You get swept up in that, for sure. It rubs off on you. Whether we’re at Goodison or we’re away from home, you see the passion that there is from the fans. It’s massive – it really is.” Young concluded by expressing his positive outlook for the club’s future: “I’m very optimistic that the club can get back to where it belongs and give the supporters what they deserve. Hopefully, with new owners potentially coming in and an amazing new stadium to move into next season, the coming years can be a different story to the past few.”