The Making of the £60K Bargain Who Became an Everton Legend Seamus Coleman's impending departure from Everton after 17 years has left fans and pundits reminiscing about one of the greatest bargains in Premier League history.
In 2006, Sligo Rovers paid just £60,000 for the Republic of Ireland full back, a sum that is now estimated to be worth around £140 per game – a staggering return on investment.
Born and raised in Killybegs, County Donegal, Coleman learned the value of hard work and determination from an early age.