Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baynes charge of Everton's FA Cup third-round tie tonight against Peterborough
Seamus Coleman has been appointed as Everton's joint-intern manager and will take charge of their FA Cup third-round tie tonight against Peterborough.
The appointment comes in the wake of Everton sacking manager Sean Dyche and Coleman, the club captain, and under-18s head coach Leighton Baines will lead the team until a permanent manager is found.
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The Merseyside club, who are 16th in the Premier League just one point ahead of the relegation zone, have also sacked Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer.
Coleman, who is now 36, joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in 2009, where he spent three years having made the move from his local St Catherine's club in Killybegs. He has been a senior international for the Republic of Ireland since 2011, acquiring over 70 caps and also currently skippers the side.
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