Never understand this huge influence stuff. I hear it from previous soundbites from players and managers, but what exactly is he influencing now? As much as I love him. He is not improving standards, not playing games, not wearing the armband...
Honestly it's abysmal to keep Seamus as a player on a Premier League salary. And guess what? Looks like he's still got no intention at all of retiring from international duty. This is why he's not an Everton legend, or even a modern-day one...
Whatever happens hope still with the team in some position, would like him to be a player/coach next season. As a squad option lower money just to be there to see the team push on with his leadership
One thing I love about the man is that he knows when it's time. He could have gotten a one year extension and be the one to lead us out at Bramley Moore but like he always does, he puts Everton first and that is brilliant.
This has been his problem for about 3/4 years should have put club 1st to extend his career but has been finished for the last 2 seasons because of this, 36 and still playing for your country.
I will get slated for this but the bottom line is...
He actually brought some composure to that area of the pitch. That might be the extent of his contribution, though. Need new blood in that spot, probably two players.