Huge congratulations to Republic of Ireland and Everton full-back Seamus Coleman who celebrated becoming a father late last night by grabbing a goal in a 3-0 win away to Stoke City.
If you're wondering about Seamus' celebration - congratulations to the Coleman family on their new overnight arrival - a baby girl! #EFC
— Everton (@Everton) February 6, 2016
His baby girl was born overnight, and on Saturday evening Coleman was named in the starting lineup to face Stoke City.
Clearly he must have been bursting with enthusiasm, because for some reason he decided to mix it up with Stoke City's giants at a corner, and sure enough, he got to the ball first and steered it past Jack Butland to put his side 2-0 up with a lovely glanced header:
And then came the celebration.
It's rare enough that Seamus gets to use a planned celebration, and even rarer that he gets to celebrate a goal following the birth of a child, so the Killybegs man decided to use both 'new-born' celebrations in one go, just to be sure:
He even threw in a knee-slide as well, delighted for him:
He sucked the thumb, he rocked the cradle, and he put in a great performance to help his team win. Seamus Coleman will be absolutely buzzing today.
The Everton fans were quick to show their appreciation:
Seamus Coleman's first goal in almost a year. Great to see him back scoring.
— Gerry Carlile (@AgentGerry) February 6, 2016
Seamus Coleman just barged between two Stoke City players like an alien chestburster to head in from a corner.
— Deep xG (@deepxg) February 6, 2016
#efclive Séamus Coleman - who's the daddy???
— Thom Lester (@mycatsnamedKeef) February 6, 2016
60 Grand! 60 Grand! Seamus Coleman! 60 Grand! 60 Grand I say! 60 Grand! 60 Grand! Seamus Coleman! Playing football the Everton way!???
— Molly Harrison (@MollyOHarrison) February 6, 2016
Seamus Coleman is one hell of a right back. Wouldn't trade him for anyone.
— Chris Larsen (@the_penguinator) February 6, 2016
Congratulations Seamus Coleman on your baby girl (and your goal) :)
— Nik of Loved Ones (@WeAreLovedOnes) February 6, 2016
Massive congratulations to @seamiecoleman23 & @Rachel_C6 on the birth of their baby girl. A goal for your princess as well today. ????
— Nicki Almond (@NickiAlmond) February 6, 2016
Well done on your goal @seamiecoleman23 and congrats on your baby daughter!! ?? https://t.co/pN7qJArhKy
— Rachel Evans (@rachelrevans) February 6, 2016
PHOTOS: Here is how Seamus Coleman celebrated the birth of his new baby daughter! Congrats, Seamus! #STOvEFC pic.twitter.com/VbGPFH9Vz5
— Everton (@Everton) February 6, 2016
Congratulations Seamus!
What a day for him, great to see.
