Efe Ambrose

[Lago]

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He is shocking; truly awful. Our defence has been excellent this season.

No he's not. Our defence is decimated, or had you not noticed.

[IanM]

Efe ambrose = cult hero

Scores the winner against rangers in the cup final

Heard it here first

[Andy74]

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Didn't see it, but that's great that he's been playing matches, thought he'd just been training. May hit the ground running

Indeed. Our options just now are limited to out of contract players who will hardly have trained and not played or loans from Scotland. Ambrose would have been playing for Blackburn if he got a visa. He will be as good as we can hope for just now.

[JimBHibees]

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Great signing in the grand scheme of things. We have 3 defenders out and we have signed a player who has had over 50 caps for Nigeria. Ok, he has had a few dodgy games but he is dropping down a level.

Cracking signing given the predicament we are in.

[allezsauzee]

To be fair, when he's looked dodgy it's usually been in Champions League or Europa League games. I very much doubt he'll be up against players of that class in the Championship. I wouldn't be surprised if there are threads on here come the end of the season discussing how we need to keep a hold of this guy next season.

[Beefster]

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Didn't see it, but that's great that he's been playing matches, thought he'd just been training. May hit the ground running

To be fair, that game was a couple of tournaments ago! Just making the point that he can't be 'appalling' in every game!

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Who would you rather have for CB - injured hanlon, injured forster, injured Fontaine, fit calum crane or fit efe ambrose?

Based on what I've seen (which admittedly is only about a dozen full games) I don't know. Perhaps I've been unlucky to catch him on all his off days, but it would be a big coincidence. I can't believe there isn't another defender in British football who we could get to do a better job.

[green with envy]

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Please God,no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolute ridiculous post.

[G B Young]

Excellent move by Lennon at a pivotal stage of the season. Commons did us a good turn over the festive season and hopefully Ambrose can do similar for the next few games.

[Onion]

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He is shocking; truly awful. Our defence has been excellent this season.

Agree, from what I've seen of him he's dreadful but that was at Prem level for Celtic. We've run out of CHs and he's got to be better than Bartley in that position. Lennon's done the right thing.

[hibbycraig]

I've never understood the 'he's made mistakes that have costs goals hes rubbish' argument. You could say the same for strikers that miss one on ones and penalties. Shouldn't happen but it does.

[blackpoolhibs]

We need him, yes he's made some very high profile gaffs but we need him while our other defenders are out injured.

[Thecat23]

He might do well for us.

[Andy74]

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Based on what I've seen (which admittedly is only about a dozen full games) I don't know. Perhaps I've been unlucky to catch him on all his off days, but it would be a big coincidence. I can't believe there isn't another defender in British football who we could get to do a better job.

We are limited to loans from Scotland outwith the window. so, who would be available in Scotland who would be a better player?

The manager also knows him and how he plays, takes another element of risk out of it.

[Billy Whizz]

Didn't realise he's only 28, thought he was much older than that

[Hibernia&Alba]

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To be fair, when he's looked dodgy it's usually been in Champions League or Europa League games. I very much doubt he'll be up against players of that class in the Championship. I wouldn't be surprised if there are threads on here come the end of the season discussing how we need to keep a hold of this guy next season.

Partick Thistle and Motherwell aren't Champions League, mate, and he was torn a new one against both. As I say, I actually felt sorry for him. Not nice to see a player having a mare and getting it tight from his own fans.

[mentalhibee]

Would be a great signing🇳🇬👍🏻

[Gordy M]

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He should never have been anywhere near a club the size of Celtic. Rodgers took one look at him and decided he'd seen enough. I've seen him on the telly perhaps a dozen times, and without exaggeration can say he was appalling every time. There was a game at Firhill in which I felt sorry for him, it was that bad.

You mean like like kris commons?? He worked out not too bad for us?

[brog]

Ambrose gets caught out on occasion by over elaborating & trying to play too much football at the wrong time. The exact same criticism was aimed at Boyata, that's why until a few weeks ago he'd only made 1 appearance this season. Now he's a star. Ambrose can donly a fine job for us & he gives us a huge physical presence. I'm delighted with this, shows great initiative & commitment by Hibs & our rivals will be gutted.

[Jim44]

If our forwards can consistently up the scoring ratio, we can afford the odd bomb scare at the back. He's held in really low esteem at Parkhead and has become a figure of fun, but suddenly the muppets on KS are saying "great signing for Hibs."

[macca70]

Assuming he is available for the cup games too as we have 0 centre halfs for Saturday

[GreenCastle]

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Efe ambrose = cult hero

Scores the winner against rangers in the cup final

Heard it here first

The new Logan.

Not sure his loan would last till then though..

[Stewboy]

50 odd caps and a few PL winners medals

Aye, no good enough for us in the championship right enough

[Hibernia&Alba]

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You mean like like kris commons?? He worked out not too bad for us?

Commons has been great for Celtic too in his time there. I was thrilled we got him.

[Gordy M]

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Commons has been great for Celtic too in his time there. I was thrilled we got him.

Yeh but the point still stands, that you made, that Rodgers had a look and decided he wasnt good enough for celtic.

[Heisenberg]

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Commons has been great for Celtic too in his time there. I was thrilled we got him.

Ambrose has also been good for Celtc. He's had his moments but so have Hanlon, McGregor and Fontaine for us. Gray had a shocker at the weekend and gifted the Pars a goal too. Ambrose will be more than good enough for the championship.

[theonlywayisup]

I have to admit that I know very little about Efe Ambrose as I rarely watch Celtic games.

My first reaction could easily have been "oh no, he's mince", because that's what everyone says!!

Can those who thinks he's "mince" can you provide some examples of this?

[Onceinawhile]

Helps us for Wednesday but we need another one in for Saturday!

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Yeh but the point still stands, that you made, that Rodgers had a look and decided he wasnt good enough for celtic.

But Commons has proven over the years he is good enough.

Perhaps Ambrose will come in and do a good job - here's hoping - but I can only judge a player from what I've seen.

[worcesterhibby]

Fantastic news...international centre back with Champions League experience. Well done Lennon and Leanne

I'm looking forward to seeing a few goals from corners !

https://youtu.be/d9OvfkAdRPU