Ambrose 2 year deal?

[TheGreenMan]

https://twitter.com/mcgowan_stephen/status/870049580125224960

According to daily mail chief football writer...!

[hibees 7062]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18740744_10155217866996550_3499838851504363029_n.j pg?oh=e64cfeca12e4d7841c5af8c44c5ed799&oe=59A0DBFD

[SirDavidsNapper]

Wow. Some bit of business if true

[Captain Trips]

Wow indeed. I think this must really open up a can if worms regarding wage discussions on here. Surely he was on decent money at Celtic and cannot have dropped so much.

A fantastic statement that Hibs mean business and will pay to get in the right people.

[yonder1875]

Fingers crossed.

[southern hibby]

If this is true, it really is an amazing show of intent from Hibs on four fronts.

Board is backing manager, above and beyond normal backing.

Manager actually getting first choice players he's after.

Player believes that Hibs are an option that will suit him and family enough to actually sign for us.

Club actually trying to get the best players in within our budget for the fans to actually feel like we can compete at the top end of the league.

Can I also say ( again if this is true) if Berra is a wow factor for them, then this must be a Ya F cking dancer factor for us.

GGTTH

[mutley]

Wow! If this is true then that's some statement from Hibs
GGTTH


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[dunedinhibs]

What would the ideal centre half pairing be if true? 3 at the back? Its a good kind problem to have I suppose! :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Moves to hibs, greats his residency, moves for big money with contract left, hibs reinvest that money in quality. Great business if true.

[hibees 7062]

What would the ideal centre half pairing be if true? 3 at the back? Its a good kind problem to have I suppose! :thumbsup:

3 at the back with Gray on the right and Whittaker on the left

[CraigHibee]

Pretty chuffed at this if true, good times

[dunedinhibs]

3 at the back with Gray on the right and Whittaker on the left
Sounds good to me :agree:

[Vault Boy]

This would be absolutely awesome.

[monktonharp]

https://twitter.com/mcgowan_stephen/status/870049580125224960

According to daily mail chief football writer...!so your a daily mail reader? ah well.

[MWHIBBIES]

3 at the back with Gray on the right and Whittaker on the leftOn the past seasons form it wouldn't be Lewis getting dropped for Whittaker, it would be Gray.

[hibees 7062]

On the past seasons form it wouldn't be Lewis getting dropped for Whittaker, it would be Gray.

Opinions eh

[Eaststandee]

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[Onion]

Amazing piece of business by Lennon and Hibs. We mean business :thumbsup:

[SRHibs]

so your a daily mail reader? ah well.
Judging people by which paper they read is almost as bad as judging someone for their inability to differentiate between "you're" and "your". Ah well.

'Mon Efe. Great signing.

[FitbaFolkKen]

Judging people by which paper they read is almost as bad as judging someone for their inability to differentiate between "you're" and "your". Ah well.

'Mon Efe. Great signing.

Alright Theresa, chill out!

[lyonhibs]

so your a daily mail reader? ah well.

It was on Twitter. Twitter isn't a newspaper FYI.

[Diclonius]

Short term deal aye?

[euro Hibby]

Better than Berra and maybe even better than Alves if you look at age difference . Efe going into his prime and knows the environment.
Alves , however good , is a gamble and quite expensive. The more the huns spend the more pressure on them as they have to be No 1.
Hibs go into the new season with top 6 expectations and a group of players , motivated and already a team !

[Londonhibs]

Great signing - lovely footballer.
:cb

[TheGreenMan]

so your a daily mail reader? ah well.

No. Twitter

[iwasthere1972]

Excellent. Now go and get Liam Henderson.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

This surfaced anywhere else? Was working overnight and didn't see anything in the DR

[Heisenberg]

A two year deal is very good for us. Even if he wants to leave we should still get a decent fee in January or after a year. Three at the back could be popular for us next season.

[Walter]

I hope it's true.
As a cynic I fear it's a titbit released to get him a longer deal from someone else.

I'm not known for being right though, from what my wife tells me

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Just - Doh!

[WhileTheChief..]

Should have said you read it in the Socialist Worker or The National then you'll fit in just fine on here!

[Sammy7nil]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.

[The Spaceman]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.

Disagree - that defence was the reason we won the Championship this season and we had to sign Ambrose on an emergency loan to cover injuries in the first place. Glad we have a stable and deep defence which we can change about.

We need quality recruitment up front and down the wings.

[sambajustice]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.

Ideally you're looking for 2 players for each position and if we're planning on 3 at the back next season..."

[Michael]

Ideally you're looking for 2 players for each position and if we're planning on 3 at the back next season..."

I hope we play 3 at the back. 2 at the back is so 2016.

[Bishop Hibee]

Great addition to the squad if true. At 28 he's in the prime of his career. It will be interesting to see what formation we play next year and who is on the bench. If we keep the rest of last seasons squad then another forward and possibly Whittaker would complete the jigsaw.

[Keith_M]

Should have said you read it in the Socialist Worker or The National then you'll fit in just fine on here!


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Wow, that really tops the list of the over-reactions to what was surely just a light hearted comment.

[mjhibby]

so your a daily mail reader? ah well.

Surely not. Take out the political crap and it's actually not too bad. OMG Im becoming middle class.

[Marco G]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.
Hope it's true. Don't agree with your comment though just because this season there are no emergency loan options and we hope for long cup runs, so need plenty strength in depth to cover injuries, suspensions etc, and to give us options. 😊

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[Greenworld]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.
Need coverage remember ambrose is very good at right back I actually like him there so fast

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[WhileTheChief..]

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Wow, that really tops the list of the over-reactions to what was surely just a light hearted comment.

:confused: My post was a light hearted comment too. I thought the ! Indicated that!!

[The Leith Dutch]

On the past seasons form it wouldn't be Lewis getting dropped for Whittaker, it would be Gray.

Would have to agree.

Stevenson has been far more solid than Gray defensively all season.
Whittaker is a right back and has played the bulk of his career on the right.

They've both had patches going forward but neither has been great.
At best you have Gray shading it going forward but that's hardly a reason to take what would probably be one of our top wages (Whittaker) and play him out of position. If we do play him out of position it's as a right winger.

[The Leith Dutch]

Disagree - that defence was the reason we won the Championship this season and we had to sign Ambrose on an emergency loan to cover injuries in the first place. Glad we have a stable and deep defence which we can change about.

We need quality recruitment up front and down the wings.

If the Marciano deal goes through and you play McGregor, Ambrose and Hanlon in front of him you'd have to think we're not conceding many next year :)

[CockneyRebel]

Moves to hibs, gets his residency, moves for big money with contract left, hibs reinvest that money in quality. Great business if true.

The cynic in me thinks that this scenario is the most likely one.

[neil7908]

A two year deal is very good for us. Even if he wants to leave we should still get a decent fee in January or after a year. Three at the back could be popular for us next season.

I have a hunch this might be the case and no problem if so IMO.

I've read on here he needs 6 months to apply for his residency. That would take him to around the end of 2017. The application and decision will take a few months so I'd say he'll maybe be off next summer.

We get a great player for a year and a transfer fee at the end. Efe still has a few good years to earn big bucks somewhere.

If we can get Marciano signed up we'll have one of the best defences I've seen in the 20+ years I've been watching us.

[Brightside]

Wow indeed. I think this must really open up a can if worms regarding wage discussions on here. Surely he was on decent money at Celtic and cannot have dropped so much.

A fantastic statement that Hibs mean business and will pay to get in the right people.

Signing on fee covers the wage issue.

[MB62]

The cynic in me thinks that this scenario is the most likely one.

Nothing cynical in that thinking GH. We get a very good player for however long he stays, short term or longer, and if it's short term and he is sold, we get a good price to help improve the squad later. I have no problem with that if that's what happens.

[spike220]

Wow

[spike220]

Did not see that coming! That is a huge statement of intent right there. Did I say wow!

[allezsauzee]

Remember when he signed on loan and there were loads of people on here spouting about what a crap signing he was? :wink:

[erin go bragh]

This surfaced anywhere else? Was working overnight and didn't see anything in the DR
Bit in the star , saying we have agreed a 2 year deal . The move is subject to a work permit being issued. I'll be getting pelters for reading the star :)

[greenpaper55]

I remember reading a few months back that he wanted to stay in Scotland as his wife is at UNI here, maybe helped our cause.

[Bill Milne]

The cynic in me thinks that this scenario is the most likely one.

Win-win for both parties then!!

[Sergey]

It's now being reported on a number of different sources that Ambrose has signed a 2 year deal, According to this, Commons could be next: http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/ambrose-agrees-two-year-deal-with-lenny-commons-next/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+co%2FIRuC+%28Celtic+Quick+New s%29

[CockneyRebel]

Nothing cynical in that thinking GH. We get a very good player for however long he stays, short term or longer, and if it's short term and he is sold, we get a good price to help improve the squad later. I have no problem with that if that's what happens.

Agree - I should have added that the optimist in me sees this as a win win like yourself.

[CapitalGreen]

Remember when he signed on loan and there were loads of people on here spouting about what a crap signing he was? :wink:

Which was ridiculous as he had played in the Champions League, won the top the division on a number of occasions and earned many caps for his country.

[tamig]

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Wow, that really tops the list of the over-reactions to what was surely just a light hearted comment.
His reply was good. I had a chuckle. Don't think the original post was light hearted in the slightest tbh.

[Captain Trips]

Signing on fee covers the wage issue.

Was thinking that:

100k signing on fee equates to £961 pw over 2yrs.
200k 1.9k pw equivalent over 2yrs.

So seems likely a decent upfront sum.

[Billy Whizz]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.
But 2 of them are regularly injured

[GreenOnions]

Judging people by which paper they read is almost as bad as judging someone for their inability to differentiate between "you're" and "your". Ah well.

'Mon Efe. Great signing.

Ha, ha

[Since90+2]

Very happy with this if it turns out to be true.

On a slightly different note , do we have any idea if Hanlon will be fit to start preason training and get himself match fit for the start of the season? Bit worrying that this injury seems to have not gone away over the past 3 or 4 months.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Announced today??

[makaveli1875]

great news if true , just need to get some players of this quality at the top end of the pitch and we'll be rocking next season

[Speedway]

Out of interest, when was the last time that we had six contract renewals and 3 new signings (arguably including one 'marquee' signing) completed by June 1st?

[Speedway]

EEN using the magic words: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/done-deal-efe-ambrose-signs-two-year-contract-with-hibs-1-4462981

[DH1875]

Remember when he signed on loan and there were loads of people on here spouting about what a crap signing he was? :wink:

Was just about to post something similar lol :greengrin

[Craig_in_Prague]

Effing marvellous news.

We are looking really solid - just need maybe a Stokes or such up top and we're gonna be in for a good season.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Chances of seeing Efe in the new shirt?

[Stevie Reid]

Amazing news, and another sign of what can happen from having a manager of Lennon's stature at Hibs (Leeann and Rod deserve credit also). I really think that there will be even more exciting business to come, and that we could be on the cusp of something very exciting here, in the same way that Aberdeen have the last three years.

We just need to make sure that when the inevitable disappointing results and performances come, people don't start to agitate too much.

[Hibbyradge]

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Wow, that really tops the list of the over-reactions to what was surely just a light hearted comment.

That one takrs the lead :wink:

[Cameron1875]

Amazing news, and another sign of what can happen from having a manager of Lennon's stature at Hibs (Leeann and Rod deserve credit also). I really think that there will be even more exciting business to come, and that we could be on the cusp of something very exciting here, in the same way that Aberdeen have the last three years.

We just need to make sure that when the inevitable disappointing results and performances come, people don't start to agitate too much.

This!
We may have a wobble at points and take a hammering or 2 but if we all stick together then it should be a good season!

Hendo and Stokesy in an watch the season ticket sales fly! :greengrin

[Andy74]

Amazing news, and another sign of what can happen from having a manager of Lennon's stature at Hibs (Leeann and Rod deserve credit also). I really think that there will be even more exciting business to come, and that we could be on the cusp of something very exciting here, in the same way that Aberdeen have the last three years.

We just need to make sure that when the inevitable disappointing results and performances come, people don't start to agitate too much.

Yep, good luck with that!

[Stevie Reid]

Yep, good luck with that!

:greengrin

[Posh Hibby]

Impressive signing! Surprised we managed to pull this off!

Hopeful a sign of things to come. Even more excited for the season ahead!

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Pleasantly surprised - we have a very strong looking defensive unit now. Not often i have been able to say that since McLeish left!

[Captain Trips]

Pleasantly surprised - we have a very strong looking defensive unit now. Not often i have been able to say that since McLeish left!

I would say this is the best defensive unit in my time watching. Reliability all across the line.

[Hibbyradge]

Bombscare . . .

[EdinMike]

Efe is a Hibby.

And I'm happy.

[18Hibee75]

If this is true, surely we have best defence in Scotland outside Celtic?

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[FitbaFolkKen]

Signing on fee covers the wage issue.

I don't like that we pay bigger signing on fees instead of wages - the player already has the bulk of the money up front. What incentive is there to really earn the wage at that point?

However I am delighted we got him on board!

[Blaster]

I don't like that we pay bigger signing on fees instead of wages - the player already has the bulk of the money up front. What incentive is there to really earn the wage at that point?

However I am delighted we got him on board!

Might not be paid fully upfront

[Thecat23]

Amazing news, and another sign of what can happen from having a manager of Lennon's stature at Hibs (Leeann and Rod deserve credit also). I really think that there will be even more exciting business to come, and that we could be on the cusp of something very exciting here, in the same way that Aberdeen have the last three years.

We just need to make sure that when the inevitable disappointing results and performances come, people don't start to agitate too much.

Well said. 👍🏼

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

I don't like that we pay bigger signing on fees instead of wages - the player already has the bulk of the money up front. What incentive is there to really earn the wage at that point?

However I am delighted we got him on board!

You think he is gonna play bad because is basic weekly is lower? By that rationale, we should be giving all our players a payrise and they will all play better and work harder...

[aussie_hibee]

Kenny Millar (normally bang on) now tweeting it's done also

[InchHibby]

So far so good, majority of last seasons team re-signing, two new players of decent quality, one very good player signed on for two years and hopefully two or even three new faces still to come.
As someone said there will be times when it goes wrong, but this team Will definitely keep us in the top six and anything else is more than just possible.

[yerauldda]

What a fantasic piece of business to get him for 2 years, an international player in the prime of his career. A real statement of intent. Well done Hibs.

[ian cruise]

I don't like that we pay bigger signing on fees instead of wages - the player already has the bulk of the money up front. What incentive is there to really earn the wage at that point?

However I am delighted we got him on board!

While there is a risk in reality it's not that different from signing him on a 4-5k contract, we're liable for the full amount. If he doesn't play well then we have to try agree a pay off and find a club that wants him alongside the risk the player closes to stay and collect their wage. The risk created by offering lower signing on fees and a bigger wage is you set a precedent for what you can/will pay to the rest of your squad ultimately creating an unmanageable wage bill (see Rangers and Hearts model)

[jacomo]

I don't like that we pay bigger signing on fees instead of wages - the player already has the bulk of the money up front. What incentive is there to really earn the wage at that point?

However I am delighted we got him on board!


Depends on the character of the player no?

[kevo1875]

This is an outstanding effort by everyone at hibs to get this deal done. Great signing for hibs

[RossScott1991]

Brillaint news. I'm 25 years old, and I have to say this is the best I have felt about Hibs in my lifetime. I've been renewed since end of the season. I can't remember last time we had a summer where we have just felt everything is right with the club. The players that play for us I have a real affection for, theres a bond within the club that transpires onto pitch and the stands. Everyone is pulling in the right direction. Players are committing to the club because they love it here, we are getting business done early in the window and in key positions. I still believe there will be more to come.

Easter Road just has a different feel to it, 10k + already renewed which is well on course of smashing previous record. Before i felt it was a place if teams took the lead the fans would get cagey and on the players backs. Now i feel going into next season theres a real trust there, if we go behind it is now a place the crowd get behind this group of players and stick with them. We had too many draws last year at Easter Road but I never once felt like the crowd got angry or nervous. Bring on the new season.

GGTTH!:flag:

[Lago]

so your a daily mail reader? ah well.
And so am I, whats your point.

[blackpoolhibs]

Thats disappointing, i thought we were getting him for 6 months? :greengrin


Great news and a great signing. :top marks

[Vault Boy]

Thats disappointing, i thought we were getting him for 6 months? :greengrin


Great news and a great signing. :top marks

Uncharacteristically inaccurate from Sky Sports, though I'm not complaining! :wink:


This really is a mark of intent, well done Hibs.

[Diclonius]

A two year deal is quite extraordinary. Well done Hibs.

[jgl07]

Remember when he signed on loan and there were loads of people on here spouting about what a crap signing he was? :wink:
One of them spouted on and on and on and on.

He has gone remarkably quite on this issue recently.

[Lago]

One of them spouted on and on and on and on.

He has gone remarkably quite on this issue recently.
He's not become a Simmon Murray critic by any chance:greengrin

[HibbyAndy]

Is this official ?

[scott_hfc1875]

Is ambrose our most capped player we've ever had?

[HoboHarry]

Is ambrose our most capped player we've ever had?
Russell Latapy? Mixu Paatelainen?

[Hibee87]

Is this official ?

Everywhere but the official website, which usually means yes :wink:

[CapitalGreen]

Russell Latapy? Mixu Paatelainen?

Jim Leighton has 91 caps
Jonatan Johansson has 106 caps

[Pete70]

Delighted with this. Another piece of the jigsaw slips neatly into place. Hopefully the next two pieces are Marciano and Stokes.

[To deliver...]

Great bit of business. Assuming he will be sold after a year to recoup some of the increased wages/up front fee?

[CMurdoch]

If true I am blown away. An international player in his prime (28) signs for Hibs.
Not a guy who has injury issues, always does his best for the team, a classy guy who looks after himself
As near a risk free signing as you could find. A wonderful bit of business.
As others have said there was probably a signing on fee and I suspect a sell on fee agreed which will recoup it.
Can see him moving after a season but happy with that.
Just need a quality goalkeeper and goalscorer.

[Jim44]

Everywhere but the official website, which usually means yes :wink:

Somebody should text LD to let her know the news. :greengrin

[murray26]

Great signing.. well done Hibs..

[CockneyRebel]

Is ambrose our most capped player we've ever had?

Le God? Archibald? Best? Wilkins? Not near Leighton I don't think.

[Walter]

Le God? Archibald? Best? Wilkins? Not near Leighton I don't think.

What was latapy? He had a serious amount

[G B Young]

Great signing. Well done Hibs!

[Borderhibbie76]

A great signing the worry for me though is we now have 5 CH's which is perhaps one maybe 2 too many? Taking up a wage that could be used elsewhere on the team.

Harsh I know but Forster or Fontaine should have been moved on.
U do remember our CH injury crisis last season don't you??

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[Mon Dieu4]

Le God? Archibald? Best? Wilkins? Not near Leighton I don't think.

Franck played 39 times for France

[Wilson]

What was latapy? He had a serious amount

81 according to wiki.

[Captain Trips]

I think LD and NL have had a serious discussion and decided to really go for it this season and if we bring in 2/3 while retaining what we have we will be right in the mix for 2nd.

[Hibbyradge]

I think LD and NL have had a serious discussion and decided to really go for it this season and if we bring in 2/3 while retaining what we have we will be right in the mix for 2nd.

I think, now that the infrastructure is complete and we're virtually debt free, almost every penny that comes into the club will be spent on the team. We'll be "really going for it" every season, unless a financial calamity strikes.

That was the plan long before LD or NL were at the club although they do seem to be the right people to put it into effect.

However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that.

[jabis]

I think, now that the infrastructure is complete and we're virtually debt free, almost every penny that comes into the club will be spent on the team. We'll be "really going for it" every season, unless a financial calamity strikes.

That was the plan long before LD or NL were at the club although they do seem to be the right people to put it into effect.

However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that.

Well said.

[Scouse Hibee]

Has this been confirmed by the club yet?

[Pete]

Has this been confirmed by the club yet?

That's what I'm wondering.

I'll only be happy about it when that happens.

[TRC]

I think, now that the infrastructure is complete and we're virtually debt free, almost every penny that comes into the club will be spent on the team. We'll be "really going for it" every season, unless a financial calamity strikes.

That was the plan long before LD or NL were at the club although they do seem to be the right people to put it into effect.

However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that.

Well said, they have to get credit for the job they have done withthe infrastructure of the club. We have the best stadium outside The Rangers and Celtic one of the best training facilities in the country which we own and don't have to leave as soon as the hacky sack team turn up to take on the frisby boys at quidditch. Then look around our competition. Hearts, warning signs that funding for their new stand is falling short, Aberdeen have a long history of looking at a new stadium, funding, fans not happy moving etc, The rangers don't have to look far for their troubles. All these things and ***** we have been through over the last 10 years maybe coming to fruition. Hopefully it Started on the 21st May 2016

[hibby6270]

Has this been confirmed by the club yet?

No - but it was 'confirmed' on the STV News at Six tonight.
Surely they wouldn't announce it if they hadn't had some confirmation from the club?

[Ozyhibby]

I think, now that the infrastructure is complete and we're virtually debt free, almost every penny that comes into the club will be spent on the team. We'll be "really going for it" every season, unless a financial calamity strikes.

That was the plan long before LD or NL were at the club although they do seem to be the right people to put it into effect.

However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that.

Aye, Petrie's amazing. Mind that time he was CEO and stood back and watched while we got relegated. What a hoot.[emoji23]
Dundee showed this season what Petrie should have done then.


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[Ozyhibby]

Leeann Dempster and George Craig have done a great job though so he gets a tiny bit of credit for realising (a bit too late) that he was hopeless and bringing them in.


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[HoboHarry]

Aye, Petrie's amazing. Mind that time he was CEO and stood back and watched while we got relegated. What a hoot.[emoji23]
Dundee showed this season what Petrie should have done then.


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Absolute rubbish and making up stuff to suit your agenda as always. He had appointed LD long before the season ended and not one of us foresaw the cows arse Butcher made of things. He didn't stand back and watch, and to suggest that he somehow didn't care is c**p frankly.

[The Spaceman]

Unbelievable signing. International CB who absolutely strolls it every game and could clearly be playing at a much higher level. The guy has lined up against Messi, Xavi and Iniesta in the Champions League in their prime and come out on top with a victory. Never thought we would pull this off on a perm. Superb Hibs :thumbsup:

[blackpoolhibs]

Absolute rubbish and making up stuff to suit your agenda as always. He had appointed LD long before the season ended and not one of us foresaw the cows arse Butcher made of things. He didn't stand back and watch, and to suggest that he somehow didn't care is c**p frankly.

I think its clear he does care, but a series of ridiculously bad managerial appointments, then sticking with them, even when one of them wanted to leave and we'd have got compensation was criminal.

He went from bad decision to another, resulting in our relegation after flirting with it for a few years. Finally he appointed someone who knew how to run a football club right, IE get the football team right.

She along with Craig have the thing we all pay our money for each week right for a change, Petrie might take the credit for appointing them, as he sure as hell couldn't do it when he was running the ship.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Absolute rubbish and making up stuff to suit your agenda as always. He had appointed LD long before the season ended and not one of us foresaw the cows arse Butcher made of things. He didn't stand back and watch, and to suggest that he somehow didn't care is c**p frankly.

There is no doubt his mismanagement, negelct, hubris, call it what you will, contributed greatly to our steady decline, and spectacular collapse.

He did good things too, and infrastructure and off field stuff was important, but he forgot our main aim for too many years.

I would say his record would be break-even at best.

[EH54]

Absolute rubbish and making up stuff to suit your agenda as always. He had appointed LD long before the season ended and not one of us foresaw the cows arse Butcher made of things. He didn't stand back and watch, and to suggest that he somehow didn't care is c**p frankly.

This

But on Ambrose great signing can't wait to see who else we bring in

[WhileTheChief..]

Sleeping dogs and all that.

Things are good, let's keep looking forwards...

[Eyrie]

Fantastic statement of intent by Hibs to get Ambrose on a two year deal.

[Crazyhorse]

I think its clear he does care, but a series of ridiculously bad managerial appointments, then sticking with them, even when one of them wanted to leave and we'd have got compensation was criminal.

He went from bad decision to another, resulting in our relegation after flirting with it for a few years. Finally he appointed someone who knew how to run a football club right, IE get the football team right.

She along with Craig have the thing we all pay our money for each week right for a change, Petrie might take the credit for appointing them, as he sure as hell couldn't do it when he was running the ship.

Agree with all of that.

[HoboHarry]

I think its clear he does care, but a series of ridiculously bad managerial appointments, then sticking with them, even when one of them wanted to leave and we'd have got compensation was criminal.

He went from bad decision to another, resulting in our relegation after flirting with it for a few years. Finally he appointed someone who knew how to run a football club right, IE get the football team right.

She along with Craig have the thing we all pay our money for each week right for a change, Petrie might take the credit for appointing them, as he sure as hell couldn't do it when he was running the ship.
Wouldn't really disagree with anything in your post, my earlier rant was simply at Ozyhibby's snide post that seemed to suggest that Petrie was standing back and not giving a s**t.

[Lago]

:top marks
I think, now that the infrastructure is complete and we're virtually debt free, almost every penny that comes into the club will be spent on the team. We'll be "really going for it" every season, unless a financial calamity strikes.

That was the plan long before LD or NL were at the club although they do seem to be the right people to put it into effect.

However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that.

[Hibbyradge]

Aye, Petrie's amazing. Mind that time he was CEO and stood back and watched while we got relegated. What a hoot.[emoji23]
Dundee showed this season what Petrie should have done then.


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"However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that."

Thanks for proving me right.

[majorhibs]

Absolute rubbish and making up stuff to suit your agenda as always. He had appointed LD long before the season ended and not one of us foresaw the cows arse Butcher made of things. He didn't stand back and watch, and to suggest that he somehow didn't care is c**p frankly.

Oh yes! The cows erse Butcher made of it was seen & predicted by a good few. Not the blinkered Hibs.net myth makers, however. Cos yous all talked yourself up into a frenzy at that time, it seems you think absolutely everyone else did! Codswallop!

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Fantastic signing. Last season he was a stick out for us and just looked far too good a player to hang around for long. 2 year deal is great news.

[majorhibs]

Oh yes! The cows erse Butcher made of it was seen & predicted by a good few. Not the blinkered Hibs.net myth makers, however. Cos yous all talked yourself up into a frenzy at that time, it seems you think absolutely everyone else did! Codswallop!

& his smug reply to a fan who questioned BEFORE the split about relegation? "Not going to happen" I'm afraid does point out how far distanced he is from football reality! But as another says earlier, let sleeping dogs lie. No bad, as long as there's no repeat!

[The Leith Dutch]

And so am I, whats your point.

I'd presume the point related to the paper being a pack of lies printed to delude it's readership into voting according to the agenda of a right wing nutbag but that's just a guess.....

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Oh yes! The cows erse Butcher made of it was seen & predicted by a good few. Not the blinkered Hibs.net myth makers, however. Cos yous all talked yourself up into a frenzy at that time, it seems you think absolutely everyone else did! Codswallop!

Plenty of us saw it coming but in the strange world of Hibs.net were ridiculed for stating the blindingly obvious. The custodians of the club who should have known better than anyone what was going on did indeed sit back & neglect their duty. If willing to be bold they could have averted the disaster, that's unforgivable.

[hibees59]

Great signing, well done Hibs. Ulises de la Cruz played 101 times for Ecuador

[jacomo]

Well this thread has taken a turn for the worse.

Let's all draw a line in the sand and accept none of us are right all the time. Butcher was a fraud but there's no shame in being taken in by his chutzpah at first.

Rod Petrie has made many mistakes but has delivered big time as well and his heart is in the right place.

One happy Hibs family, remember?

[Ozyhibby]

"However, to acknowledge that would imply that RP and STF deserve a lot of credit for what they've achieved and there are a lot of people who don't want to see that."

Thanks for proving me right.

No problem. He has a long way to go before winning me over. I bet I'm not alone.


Wouldn't really disagree with anything in your post, my earlier rant was simply at Ozyhibby's snide post that seemed to suggest that Petrie was standing back and not giving a s**t.
You just added that 'not giving a s**t' bit yourself.



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[Walter]

Appears to be confirmed by Lenny

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/efe-ambrose-signing-a-real-coup-for-hibs-neil-lennon-1-4463836

[Pete]

Well this thread has taken a turn for the worse.

Let's all draw a line in the sand and accept none of us are right all the time. Butcher was a fraud but there's no shame in being taken in by his chutzpah at first.

Rod Petrie has made many mistakes but has delivered big time as well and his heart is in the right place.

One happy Hibs family, remember?

Agree, but it's quite funny seeing people say that they prophesied our relegation any sooner than anyone else.

Not sure what any of that has to do with Ambrose though. I'm still waiting.

[Callum_62]

Appears to be confirmed by Lenny

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/efe-ambrose-signing-a-real-coup-for-hibs-neil-lennon-1-4463836

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Didnt think we had a chance to keep him on, great bit of business for Hibs

[erin go bragh]

Appears to be confirmed by Lenny

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/efe-ambrose-signing-a-real-coup-for-hibs-neil-lennon-1-4463836
Fantastic news . Bit strange that the fishy site has not announced it .

[Ozyhibby]

Fantastic news . Bit strange that the fishy site has not announced it .

Everyone is on holiday just now I think.


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[Jim Herriot]

Great news. I take it that it's ok to wave Nigerian flags at Easter Road then?

[SeanWilson]

Everyone is on holiday just now I think.


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Given the website is a template that'll be accessed from anywhere, it's a little armatureish... in any case, happy days!

[.Sean.]

Wonder why it's not in the website, Lennons all but confirmed it now too.

[660]

I want to see big efe with a scarf above his beautiful head.

[ElginHibbie]

Usual Hibs, don't announce anything until 100% complete so probably waiting on International clearance or something like that

[Ozyhibby]

Usual Hibs, don't announce anything until 100% complete so probably waiting on International clearance or something like that

He's only been in Glasgow. [emoji3]
I know what you mean though.


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[PatHead]

Is there an African cup of nations this year?

[Salt N Sauzee]

Is there an African cup of nations this year?

Not until 2019

[Baldy Foghorn]

Marvellous signing:flag:

[Green Man]

I imagine we'll get a story on the website when they've had time to get an accompanying photo.

[Ryan69]

An excellent statement...easily eclipses Berra for sure.
im absolutely amazed he has signed for 2 years,though I reckon 1 year...sell him to premiership or elsewhere.

Did Celtic pay money for him? I can't see anything about payment or end of contract.

[erin go bragh]

An excellent statement...easily eclipses Berra for sure.
im absolutely amazed he has signed for 2 years,though I reckon 1 year...sell him to premiership or elsewhere.

Did Celtic pay money for him? I can't see anything about payment or end of contract.
They paid an undisclosed fee for him . I'll guess 1.5 m :)

[superfurryhibby]

Superb signing for Hibs. He's skillful and versatile, a decent good footballer.

EFE must have enjoyed being at ER . The cup games in particular showed the potential of the club and winning something is always satisfying! So looking forward to our next big signings.

[PatHead]

Not until 2019

Thank goodness. Was worried he would disappear for a few weeks in the winter.

[Fisherrow Harp]

Not until 2019

Excellent signing, espcailly with that in mind!

[147lothian]

Ambrose has strolled through games and arguably been our man of the match in virtually every game he's played for us, its easy to see why he's a regular Internationalist and is capable of playing at a higher level, ie get higher wages down South or abroad, having him on a two year deal is massive for the club and IMO a lot of credit has to go to Neil Lennon, I don't think he would have signed for anyone else.

If we sell him during his contract it will be for a good fee and i'll wish him all the best, if he stays and see's out his contract he can only improve the players around him and the team, its a win, win situation IMO

[21.05.2016]

Brilliant bit of business and a real statement of intent. Very classy player, his performance up at tannadice when we won 2-1 in particular was outstanding.

[Iggy Pope]

Everyone is on holiday just now I think.


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They've managed to tell us about the Betfred cup draw from the poolside.

[aussie_hibee]

Work permit issues?

[SRHibs]

Work permit issues?

Possibly. He'll be praying he's granted asylum from the 3rd world that is Glasgow.

[hfc rd]

Apologies if this has already been posted but seems like Sunderland were also interested in him.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-transfer-news-defensive-target-joins-hibernian-cats-linked-with-swoop-for-burnley-winger-1-8574122/amp

[Ryan69]

Apologies if this has already been posted but seems like Sunderland were also interested in him.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-transfer-news-defensive-target-joins-hibernian-cats-linked-with-swoop-for-burnley-winger-1-8574122/amp

Supposedly there may be issues going to England at moment,but 6 more months here and he gets residency or something along these lines.

[CMurdoch]

Apologies if this has already been posted but seems like Sunderland were also interested in him.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-transfer-news-defensive-target-joins-hibernian-cats-linked-with-swoop-for-burnley-winger-1-8574122/amp

It was only paper talk.

[scoopyboy]

Brilliant bit of business and a real statement of intent. Very classy player, his performance up at tannadice when we won 2-1 in particular was outstanding.



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