Ambrose gone

[elevengoats]

This stuff about Efe signing again sounds too good to be true but bring it on! The guy's a legend!

[BILLYHIBS]

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And wearing a Hibs jacket ! Allegedly :)?

Training gear and tracksuit (allegedly)

[w pilton hibby]

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Training gear and tracksuit (allegedly)

He was blagging a freebie in hospitality!

[hibee_girl]

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This stuff about Efe signing again sounds too good to be true but bring it on! The guy's a legend!

We’re setting ourselves up for massive disappointment here

[BILLYHIBS]

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He was blagging a freebie in hospitality!

Possibly

[Aim Here]

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We’re setting ourselves up for massive disappointment here

We wouldn't be Hibs fans if we weren't.

[3pm]

Ffs.

[BlackSheep]

Poster over on bounce had a chat with Efe today and efe said it was ‘the people upstairs’ that were preventing him from staying.... which I’m guessing is a financial thing. Hope we get it sorted and he re-signs, would be a huge boost. Also mentioned he had nothing concrete in terms of signing for anyone else.

[SMAXXA]

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Could we have played Efe as a 'Trialist' today?

No only signed registered players can l play in cups

[Keyser Sauzee]

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No only signed registered players can l play in cups

How about league games? Not something I can ever recall seeing in the premier league but sure it happens a lot in the lower leagues.

[jacomo]

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Poster over on bounce had a chat with Efe today and efe said it was ‘the people upstairs’ that were preventing him from staying.... which I’m guessing is a financial thing. Hope we get it sorted and he re-signs, would be a huge boost. Also mentioned he had nothing concrete in terms of signing for anyone else.

It’s not. Efe has every right to chase more money elsewhere, but it’s not our decision that he ended his contract.

[hibee_girl]

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Poster over on bounce had a chat with Efe today and efe said it was ‘the people upstairs’ that were preventing him from staying.... which I’m guessing is a financial thing. Hope we get it sorted and he re-signs, would be a huge boost. Also mentioned he had nothing concrete in terms of signing for anyone else.

He can’t be that annoyed with ‘the people upstairs’ if he’s still happy to attend our games

[SirDavidsNapper]

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Poster over on bounce had a chat with Efe today and efe said it was ‘the people upstairs’ that were preventing him from staying.... which I’m guessing is a financial thing. Hope we get it sorted and he re-signs, would be a huge boost. Also mentioned he had nothing concrete in terms of signing for anyone else.

Maybe he's religious?

[BILLYHIBS]

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Poster over on bounce had a chat with Efe today and efe said it was ‘the people upstairs’ that were preventing him from staying.... which I’m guessing is a financial thing. Hope we get it sorted and he re-signs, would be a huge boost. Also mentioned he had nothing concrete in terms of signing for anyone else.

Correct!

My contact said we are still hopeful of getting him to resign

It ain’t over till the fat lady sings

[hibeesboii]

Would be delighted if he came back! Was our best player before the winter break!

[SMAXXA]

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How about league games? Not something I can ever recall seeing in the premier league but sure it happens a lot in the lower leagues.

I’m sure you can play a set amount or trialist games if your a free agent not sure if league rules prevent it but sure SFA rules allow

[majorhibs]

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Efe was different class!

He was my Man of the Match versus the Hearts in his last game for us as he kept taking the ball forward taking the ball towards their box head and shoulders above the rest on the park that night

He must have a good shout of being our player of the season and there is still half a season to go

Anybody have any idea where he is off to?

Derek Adams at Plymouth seems confident of getting him but also rumoured Cardiff ?

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Efe is one of those special players Hibs had no expectation of having, that's why it's unlikely we'll replace with a similar player. It's just unfortunately where we, and Scottish football in general, are within the grand scheme of things.

We've still got a good defence, yes it could be improved but losing Efe, while disappointing, isn't the end of our season. That said we do need another central defender as cover so hopefully there's someone in the u21 side read to step up the way Porteous did or we have someone in mind, even if it's looking forward to summer signings.

My take about 1.5 years ago, when I went on about how good & how he got us 60/70 yards upfield rapido, was slated, what nonsense, etc. I knew quality then, I also see a lot of dimwit infiltrators, who should be ousted, but Ambrose will be a huge loss, Hibs & Lennon punching way above ourweight wi a player that quality. & Hibs.net full of people who really ought not to be here.

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[matty_f]

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Hibs came out and said that we made him or best offer to stay, sure it was in the papers when Ambrose was about to leave, so I wonder how much he was looking for?

[The Harp Awakes]

I hope Hibs are looking at Efe's situation in the same light as they would signing a new player of the same quality who may command a transfer fee on top of their wages.

Having said that I don't think Hibs should be breaking the bank on an offer. Efe is decent and I would love him to stay but he has his faults and I don't think losing him is critical to the team.

[monktonharp]

It would be a huge boost to the Fans primarily, and also to the club if he were to re-sign for another year or so. Is it true that the English "window" is now shut? haven't a clue about that but I suppose a free agent can go where and when he wants. People Upstairs, have a serious look at it!

[Pete]

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Hibs came out and said that we made him or best offer to stay, sure it was in the papers when Ambrose was about to leave, so I wonder how much he was looking for?

I hope this doesn't turn into another stick to beat the board with. We don't have an infinite amount of money and have to budget accordingly.

[matty_f]

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I hope this doesn't turn into another stick to beat the board with. We don't have an infinite amount of money and have to budget accordingly.

I agree, no doubt we offered him more than he was in but if his head was turned by clubs in England we're fighting a losing battle to compete financially with then.

[Diclonius]

His behaviour today suggests he may well end up staying, especially if he doesn't get a deal worth leaving Scotland. Here's hoping!

[Col2]

I wonder if a compromise is signing until the summer.

Better options for him then and we get him for 2nd half of season.

Not ideal but better than nothing.

[J-C]

We probably got Efe at a reduced rate due to him needing his visa, remember he'll have been on a good wedge at Celtic, he has to remember who we are and what we can pay.

[MrSmith]

Thought Efe was away? I’m confused

[green day]

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That the "people upstairs" can't compete with English Championship cash, then thats not Hibs fault.

I'm sure Efe likes it here, but surely he knew the score when he arrived?

I really like Efe, but (I may be wrong here) didn't he trigger the clause to leave his contract last month???

[marinello59]

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That the "people upstairs" can't compete with English Championship cash, then thats not Hibs fault.

I'm sure Efe likes it here, but surely he knew the score when he arrived?

I really like Efe, but (I may be wrong here) didn't he trigger the clause to leave his contract last month???

Aye, he triggered the clause, 100% his own decision. He could have stayed while he sorted out a more lucrative deal elsewhere. I do hope he gets sorted, he was our best player this season by some way.

[Just Jimmy]

"the people upstairs"...

"right Efe, no nonsense - 4k a week top end. bonus for x y and z. You're playing great football and you're enjoying the club. the fans love you and you're clearly the managers guy. that's our offer, we'd love you to stay"

efe: thanks but no thanks, I've heard I can get 10k a week from some no bit English club who's fans don't know who I am and won't remember me in 2 years... 2 years time when I'm not playing or loaned out cos the manager who signed me was sacked after 18 weeks. sorry guys money short career blah blah"

"ok Efe, gutted to lose you but we respect your decision best wishes from all at hibs"

efe: "still not got a club, wish I'd stayed - that's everyone else's fault but mine...".

I love big Efe but he's messed up here if he's not got anything lined up and wishing he'd stay. hopefully if he comes crawling back Hibs say that "that top end wage" is now slightly below that as they had to tweak the budget due to players moving and coming in already. I'm sure Efe won't mind - after all it's a business isn't it?

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