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Coleman credits GAA background for Toffees progress


Ireland international Seamus Coleman believes his background in Gaelic football has put him in good stead for life in the Premier League with Everton.

The 23-year-old tasted success with underage Donegal teams and well as his club side Killybegs before opting to pursue a career in soccer when former Sligo Rovers manager Sean Connor saw enough of the St Catherine's defender to offer him a contract in the League of Ireland.

Read the full article at One Team In Ireland.

One Team In Ireland @ Nov 1, 2011 10:23 AM EDT | Blog Profile

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