Everton stalwart Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension with the Merseyside club, setting the stage for his 17th season in the Premier League.

Speaking to BBC Merseyside, fan and Unholy Trinity Podcast contributor Mike Richards shared his thoughts on the extension, suggesting that while Coleman may not feature prominently on the pitch this season, his influence within the squad remains significant.

Richards also expressed his delight that Coleman will have the honour of captaining Everton as they move into their new home at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

"He didn't feature heavily at all last season; he had a few injuries along the way," Richards said. "I am sure that when he knows the time has come when he can't play Premier League football, he'd be the first one to call it a day. But obviously, he feels that he can.

"David Moyes has said how important his role is off the pitch and on it. We know he can still, on his day, put in a decent performance, and if he feels that he can still compete and can still play then who are we to argue? I am delighted personally that he is going to be the man to lead us into that new stadium."

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