It's not really meaningless for a team like Ireland is it though? They're trying to qualify.
I really, really have no issue with players wanting to represent their country. In the vast majority of cases, that's always the first wish as a player when you're growing up isn't it.
Coleman has every right to go and play for Ireland. Maybe he needs to be more careful and they need to manage him better, but ultimately this situation is only a problem because of Everton being completely inept.
Everton shouldn't be relying on Coleman to play every game, yet we are heading into yet another season where that is the case. The blame and frustration should not be directed anywhere but this tinpot club and the idiots in charge.