Seamus misses out on final

After watching his beloved Donegal dethrone Dublin last Sunday, club duties will force Seamus Coleman to miss the All-Ireland final.

The Killybegs man will be action for the Toffees that day against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Before linking up with Ireland squad last Sunday night, Coleman nipped into Croke Park for the epic semi-final scalp of the holders.

“I checked the date straight away and it’s unfortunate I can’t get to the final. That’s the way it goes,’ he said.

“Hopefully they go on and win it as they were fantastic the way they did it in the semis.

“Most of the country thought Dublin had it, especially the Dubs themselves! So it was nice to come in on Sunday night and see all the lads after the victory.”

Coleman admitted word of the GAA is spreading across England, including the dressing room at Goodison Park.

“Through no fault of their own they are a big ignorant about it as they know nothing but when I explain it to them they enjoy it,” he outlined.