Coleman: Martinez wants me to take a risk
Everton and Republic of Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman has praised manager Roberto Martinez working style for encouraging him to take more risks.
The wing-back has enjoyed a fine season so far, scoring six goals and says it is the managers belief in his ability and willingness to let him get forward that is paying dividends.
“The manager has certainly made a massive difference,” admitted Coleman to the Irish Independent. “The best example I can give is from the first game of the season when, at half-time, he brought me to the video analyst and showed me a piece of footage where it was pointed out how if I had continued a run, I could have got on the end of one of (Leighton) Bainsey’s crosses.
“So, in the second half, I took a chance and got a goal. Last season, I probably wouldn’t have taken that risk. That’s one big change.”
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