Efe

[J-C]

Just had a message on messenger from a very good mate saying Efe at HTC getting a medical, usually ok source but passing on what I've been told. There was a pic of a car with 4 EFY as it's reg.

[California-Hibs]

Just had a message on messenger from a very good mate saying Efe at HTC getting a medical, usually ok source but passing on what I've been told. There was a pic of a car with 4 EFY as it's reg.

I'd be ecstatic if we got Ambrose back! He'd make the world of difference to our team!

[WhileTheChief..]

That would be the best news I’ve heard in a long time. Here’s hoping.

[JoeT]

At this time of night on Friday?

[Jack]

At this time of night on Friday?

Aye, trying to avoid the snoopers lol

[bingo70]

Would be great.

Watched a video with Jack Ross talking tactics and he’s analysing a game against Dundee Utd that they won 3-0. They played a 3-4-3 formation and he spoke of the importance of his right sided defender that was able to step forward and find a pass into the midfield. Thought when I was listening to that it would work great with Efe and Hanlon either side of Porteous.

[Since452]

Just had a message on messenger from a very good mate saying Efe at HTC getting a medical, usually ok source but passing on what I've been told. There was a pic of a car with 4 EFY as it's reg.

Rearrange these words into a well known phrase - Pants, Coming, Im, In, My

[Sammy7nil]

If he signed it would be the end for one of more of Hanlon,Jackson,McGregor,James, Stevenson,Gray or Whittiker we simply have too many who will not be quoted. Changing of the gaurd?

[JoeT]

Aye, trying to avoid the snoopers lol
He'll be off for one of his kebabs afterwards. I'm going to hang outside the chippy's on the walk

[kinni35]

Just had a message on messenger from a very good mate saying Efe at HTC getting a medical, usually ok source but passing on what I've been told. There was a pic of a car with 4 EFY as it's reg.

don’t get my hopes up for nothing


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[J-C]

At this time of night on Friday?

Could've been anytime, gets dark after 3.30, TBH I on't know how much truth is in it, just passing on.

[Speedway]

Just had a message on messenger from a very good mate saying Efe at HTC getting a medical, usually ok source but passing on what I've been told. There was a pic of a car with 4 EFY as it's reg.

Bogdan and Efe?

Have we finally seen sense and gone back to signing proper players?

[JoeT]

Bogdan and Efe?

Have we finally seen sense and gone back to signing proper players?
Add stokesy please.

[Sammy7nil]

Add stokesy please.

No thanks definite no from me. Let his legend live his time has come and gone.

[Speedway]

Could've been anytime, gets dark after 3.30, TBH I on't know how much truth is in it, just passing on.

You're not one for making things up J-C, so hopefully your source isn't either.

[bingo70]

Bogdan and Efe?

Have we finally seen sense and gone back to signing proper players?

Not wanting to Labour the point about Heckingbottom as he’s away now but I always got the impression he didn’t really want characters in the changing room, he wanted students that wanted to learn the game.

Could never have seen Efe enjoying his management.

[Vault Boy]

Getting the band back together, act two

[hfc rd]

First Bogdan re-signing, then Ross being hired as the manager, then McCann being interviewed for the yams job and now potentially Ambrose returning...... https://i.giphy.com/media/QjTAjja6qYQhi/giphy.gif

[Sir David Gray]

This would be incredible news.

I doubt it'll happen but I'd be delighted if it does.

[tonyrougier123]

Just had a message on messenger from a very good mate saying Efe at HTC getting a medical, usually ok source but passing on what I've been told. There was a pic of a car with 4 EFY as it's reg.

🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏 efe! 😎

[HoboHarry]

Would love to see him back but he's going to be a loooooonnnnngggggggg way from being match fit......

[Speedway]

Not wanting to Labour the point about Heckingbottom as he’s away now but I always got the impression he didn’t really want characters in the changing room, he wanted students that wanted to learn the game.

Could never have seen Efe enjoying his management.

It's a fine line between 'student' and 'robot' I think, bingo.

[1620]

Would love to see him back but he's going to be a loooooonnnnngggggggg way from being match fit......

Couldn’t agree more. He hasn’t played proper football since he left us. Will take him time to get back up to speed but I would certainly welcome back the old Eve.

[CloudSquall]

There wouldn't be a tap to rip aff anymore if this is true.

[Speedway]

Would love to see him back but he's going to be a loooooonnnnngggggggg way from being match fit......

When is Efe ever match fit?

He smokes a fag, eats a kebab, claims he's 29 when he's actually 49 and still strolls through matches with his opponent in his pocket.

Not that keen on training during the week either.

Superb!

[Inconsequential]

Rearrange these words into a well known phrase - Pants, Coming, Im, In, MyIn my pants I'm coming? In fact I come and go everywhere in my pants. :rolleyes:

[J-C]

22704

This is the pic I got.

[Vault Boy]

Ooft, this would be something else

[BoomtownHibees]

22704

This is the pic I got.

A 2013 BMW. Thought he was a bit more classier than that 😎

[Unseen work]

Would be great to have him and Bogdan back.

Neither have played in 6 months though and will be lacking match fitness and sharpness, They are good professionals though so hopefully not far behind.

You would imagine Ofir would be off in January which would free up a big wage and get us a relatively decent fee.

With Ambrose coming in you’d imagine at least one of Daz, Hanlon, Porto, Jackson, Whitts, Gray, Naismith, James would be away.

The good thing is these 2 guys are quality. Get them in with Lewis Morgan and some other players lacking game time or take players on the rise.

Kyle Magennis
Dylan Mcgeouch
Stephane Omeonga
Alan Campbell
Greg Docherty


James Scott
Sherwin Seedorf
Marc McNulty
Paul McMullan
Louis Moult

Take your pick of a couple from that list and we’re looking strong :agree:

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Fresh mot and no advisorys 🤣🤣

[J-C]

Would be great to have him and Bogdan back.

Neither have played in 6 months though and will be lacking match fitness and sharpness, They are good professionals though so hopefully not far behind.

You would imagine Ofir would be off in January which would free up a big wage and get us a relatively decent fee.

With Ambrose coming in you’d imagine at least one of Daz, Hanlon, Porto, Jackson, Whitts, Gray, Naismith, James would be away.

The good thing is these 2 guys are quality. Get them in with Lewis Morgan and some other players lacking game time or take players on the rise.

Kyle Magennis
Dylan Mcgeouch
Stephane Omeonga
Alan Campbell
Greg Docherty


James Scott
Sherwin Seedorf
Marc McNulty
Paul McMullan
Louis Moult

Take your pick of a couple from that list and we’re looking strong :agree:



Dylan and Seedorf(has pace to burn)

[Speedway]

I think Whitts has admitted that his time as a player is coming to a close.

I think we'll see him and James removed from the squad ASAP and Naismith signed on a permanent.

[J-C]

I think Whitts has admitted that his time as a player is coming to a close.

I think we'll see him and James removed from the squad ASAP and Naismith signed on a permanent.


James was a weird one, just been relegated with Yeovil to 5th tier English football and Hecky felt he was good enough, painfully slow and tactically poor, did he cost us a fee?

[Unseen work]

Dylan and Seedorf(has pace to burn)

Would be two really good signings imo, personally think we could do with a new left back/left wing back as if playing a 352 I think Lewis may struggle a bit

It’s all if buts and maybes but I don’t think we’re too far off having a strong team, getting balance to us would make the world of a diffence.

I really wouldn’t be surprised to see us go for Stephen McGinn who was a big part of his team at St Mirren. Whilst not a big name or one many would be excited by. I think he is the exact type we’re missing and would impress a lot of folk.

[J-C]

Would be two really good signings imo, personally think we could do with a new left back/left wing back as if playing a 352 I think Lewis may struggle a bit

It’s all if buts and maybes but I don’t think we’re too far off having a strong team, getting balance to us would make the world of a diffence.

I really wouldn’t be surprised to see us go for Stephen McGinn who was a big part of his team at St Mirren. Whilst not a big name or one many would be excited by. I think he is the exact type we’re missing and would impress a lot of folk.

Possibly get Mackie back as he's better going forward than defending, has a sweet left peg too.

Funny but I think Lewis is better when he's allowed to go forward and get crosses in, I felt he sat very very deep under Heckingbottom's tactics.

[Unseen work]

I have hope for James yet.

Very good technically, great range of passing, shooting, crossing and composure. However he lacks intensity and stands off wingers giving them acres of space to run at him and the defence.

Hopefully he can learn and improve defensively but I would write him off yet.

The issue is we have Naismith, Gray, Whittikar and him competing for a place, we can’t justify having 4 right backs imo.

[Speedway]

James was a weird one, just been relegated with Yeovil to 5th tier English football and Hecky felt he was good enough, painfully slow and tactically poor, did he cost us a fee?

I don't recall there being one but I think he was a 'utility' signing as it was suggested when he arrived that he could play across the back 4 and DM.

Poor in all positions, but in a versatile way.

[Nicho87]

Who took the pic. The security guard

[lord bunberry]

I want to father Efe’s children.

[Jones28]

I want to father Efe’s children.

I want to mother them

[J-C]

Who took the pic. The security guard


Not a clue.

I just asked him how legit, he said "Yes definitely, don't divulge yet just incase but 99% true", ooops! too late haha :greengrin

[Robbo6-2]

Pray this is true.

[NC1875]

Good bit of money to pay for a number plate that doesn’t even spell your name!!

[green with envy]

In my pants I'm coming? In fact I come and go everywhere in my pants. :rolleyes:

Weirdo!

[heretoday]

Add stokesy please.

And Malonga. Come back to Easter Road!

[Mr Grieves]

This would be amazing.

[007]

Could've been anytime, gets dark after 3.30, TBH I on't know how much truth is in it, just passing on.

He was supposed to be there at 3.30 but he's not the best at timekeeping.

[04Sauzee]

Can't see it happening myself

[JohnM1875]

If we get Efe back I'm not sure I'll be able to contain myself!

[SideBurns]

If we get Efe back I'm not sure I'll be able to contain myself!

He ain't Efe
He's my brother

[Just_Jimmy]

Think it might be photo shopped.
Sure that was on a roverNope. Comes back to black 2013 diesel l BMW. Taxed til march 2020 motd to Oct 2020.

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[Inconsequential]

Weirdo! Haha! How dare you! Like the major shareholder of Hibernian FC I have connections to the US. It is perfectly normal behaviour there to come and go everywhere in one's pants. But thinking about it you're probably right! :agree:

[CallumLaidlaw]

Possibly get Mackie back as he's better going forward than defending, has a sweet left peg too.

Funny but I think Lewis is better when he's allowed to go forward and get crosses in, I felt he sat very very deep under Heckingbottom's tactics.

Mackie has not impressed at Dundee so far.


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[tamig]

Possibly get Mackie back as he's better going forward than defending, has a sweet left peg too.

Funny but I think Lewis is better when he's allowed to go forward and get crosses in, I felt he sat very very deep under Heckingbottom's tactics.
Mackie will never make it here. Not a chance.

[Deansy]

I'd take him back - 'Efe moments' - and all !!

[tamig]

Not a clue.

I just asked him how legit, he said "Yes definitely, don't divulge yet just incase but 99% true", ooops! too late haha :greengrin

Why the hell would Ambrose be signing for Hibs on the same day we announce our new manager? Who’s doing the signing? I just can’t see it at all.

[Speedway]

Why the hell would Ambrose be signing for Hibs on the same day we announce our new manager? Who’s doing the signing? I just can’t see it at all.

The same people who approached Bogdan while we had no manager.

[Hibbyradge]

I smell shi..

[Inconsequential]

Why the hell would Ambrose be signing for Hibs on the same day we announce our new manager? Who’s doing the signing? I just can’t see it at all. Indeed, Jack Ross doesn't start till next week as far as I know.

[lord bunberry]

I want to mother them
Let’s get married.

[Aim Here]

It might have been marginally plausible had you not included a photo of a car whose personalized number plate spelled 'Efe' wrong. And which he almost certainly wouldn't have maintained, given that he's been training in Nigeria this last couple of months. The Sun interviewed him there just the start of this month and the Evening news interviewed there in September. Did he come back to the UK just to give his car an MOT?

Your mate is having you on, sadly.

[monarch]

Eh8

[660]

Efe I love you

[Hibbyradge]

Eh8

Cryptic 🤔

[lord bunberry]

Cryptic 🤔
Na it’s Newington mate.

[GibbytheHibby2]

I have hope for James yet.

Very good technically, great range of passing, shooting, crossing and composure. However he lacks intensity and stands off wingers giving them acres of space to run at him and the defence.

Hopefully he can learn and improve defensively but I would write him off yet.

The issue is we have Naismith, Gray, Whittikar and him competing for a place, we can’t justify having 4 right backs imo.

James doesn’t have it. Tries to jockey and block all the time. Naismith’s performance at Perth is the best at RB since SDG.

[monktonharp]

It might have been marginally plausible had you not included a photo of a car whose personalized number plate spelled 'Efe' wrong. And which he almost certainly wouldn't have maintained, given that he's been training in Nigeria this last couple of months. The Sun interviewed him there just the start of this month and the Evening news interviewed there in September. Did he come back to the UK just to give his car an MOT?

Your mate is having you on, sadly.I saw this car. was not at East Mains training centre. it was at Sam Burns' scrapyard in the 'Pans .:wink:

[Hibbyradge]

Na it’s Newington mate.

:greengrin

[sadtom]

Pretty please. :pray:

[sean04]

I’m just wondering, has Bogdan and efe been wanting to come back but Hecky said no? Now that he’s away we can complete the deals?

[J-C]

It might have been marginally plausible had you not included a photo of a car whose personalized number plate spelled 'Efe' wrong. And which he almost certainly wouldn't have maintained, given that he's been training in Nigeria this last couple of months. The Sun interviewed him there just the start of this month and the Evening news interviewed there in September. Did he come back to the UK just to give his car an MOT?

Your mate is having you on, sadly.

He's not having me on, he's passing on to me and then me onto here, he's not on here but prefers the bounce. I go to all home games with him, most info he gets is genuine, some true and some not true, remember people it's just a rumour, it's what keeps us going at times.

[BILLYHIBS]

Efe still has his Kebab Shop just up from The Kings :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Would love to see him back but he's going to be a loooooonnnnngggggggg way from being match fit......

Might be match fit by August if he gets the finger oot but hey Efe never trained anyway

Efe was just Efe!

:not worth

[coco mc]

I’m just wondering, has Bogdan and efe been wanting to come back but Hecky said no? Now that he’s away we can complete the deals?

Adam has been desperate to come back ,it’s criminal a guy with his talent and pedigree not being picked up earlier by us.

[BILLYHIBS]

Adam has been desperate to come back ,it’s criminal a guy with his talent and pedigree not being picked up earlier by us.
:agree:

Spotted him in the West at the St Mirren game at the start of the season

[tonyrougier123]

Na it’s Newington mate.

😂👏

[McKenzie]

Efe back to play the busquets role in midfield. Europa league here we come

[greenpaper55]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

[Vault Boy]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

I think you might have forgotten just how outstanding he was for us. Our best player last season before leaving.

[J-C]

As I said I've not a clue how much truth there is in it but he could be seen as the DM we all wanted, strong athletic with good vision.

[truehibernian]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

Are you being serious ? He was one of our best players when here and added real quality, drive and desire. Every player has a moment - quality player.

[SMAXXA]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

Load of ***** he had very few ‘bombscare’ moment for us as you put it. He was a class act I think your trolling

[Hibeesmad]

I really hope he signs

[BoomtownHibees]

As I said I've not a clue how much truth there is in it but he could be seen as the DM we all wanted, strong athletic with good vision.

I know it was only one game but did you see him attempt to play that role away to Killie?

[BoomtownHibees]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

How many ‘bombscare’ moments can you name from his time with us?

[J-C]

I know it was only one game but did you see him attempt to play that role away to Killie?

True, I always felt he had great attributes to play there.

[blackpoolhibs]

I think you might have forgotten just how outstanding he was for us. Our best player last season before leaving.


Are you being serious ? He was one of our best players when here and added real quality, drive and desire. Every player has a moment - quality player.


Load of ***** he had very few ‘bombscare’ moment for us as you put it. He was a class act I think your trolling


How many ‘bombscare’ moments can you name from his time with us?


:doh: :tee hee:

[Sir David Gray]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

Clearly I have.

I can only remember him being one of our best players in most matches he played for us.

Can you give me some examples of these bombscare moments?

[The 90+2]

Decent fishing trip going on there.

[147lothian]

Clearly I have.

I can only remember him being one of our best players in most matches he played for us.

Can you give me some examples of these bombscare moments?

Don't waste your time, he's at it Trolling

[stubru59]

[QUOTE=CallumLaidlaw;5991775]Mackie has not impressed at Dundee so far.


Watched him a few times for Dundee and he doesn’t looks out of place in that league.

[McKenzie]

[QUOTE=CallumLaidlaw;5991775]Mackie has not impressed at Dundee so far.


Watched him a few times for Dundee and he doesn’t looks out of place in that league.

It is the championship in fairness... if we are putting guys out on loan they should be excelling in lower divisions ready to make the step up to first team

[Slim Shady]

Why the hell would Ambrose be signing for Hibs on the same day we announce our new manager? Who’s doing the signing? I just can’t see it at all.

The manager doesn’t do the signings at Hibs. Hasn’t been like that for a few seasons.
Hallberg, Omeonga, McNulty, Nelom, Mavrais, Bogdan II.......

[Brightside]

Efe on the whole was outstanding but there was plenty bombscare moments.

[Nicho87]

Ambrose is the type of player we should be striving to sign. Played at highest level. Knows the league.

More effe, less unknown mediocrity from league 2 england. No contest. I genuinely don’t understand some hibs fans at time.

[Callum_62]

How many ‘bombscare’ moments can you name from his time with us?Mind that time he gave a goal away at Pittodrie.

For that sole mistake he can GTF.

[emoji102][emoji848]

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[The Modfather]

Efe on the whole was outstanding but there was plenty bombscare moments.

He always seemed to start the season looking shaky and living up to his bombscare reputation the first few games, before getting better and better as the season went on. Off the top of my head can remember a horror show at home to Asteras and another one at home to Ross County in the cup, as well as the already mentioned Aberdeen game.

Would definitely sign him and worry later about moving on any of Hanlon, McGregor or Jackson to accommodate him.

[04Sauzee]

The manager doesn’t do the signings at Hibs. Hasn’t been like that for a few seasons.
Hallberg, Omeonga, McNulty, Nelom, Mavrais, Bogdan II.......

Our manager has the final say on signings. The recruitment team may put forward players but Ross will have the final say.

[southsider]

Add stokesy please.

Perhaps not but LG on loan..,,,,..yes please.

[villahibs]

Efe on the whole was outstanding but there was plenty bombscare moments.

Agreed. Kidding ourselves on if we think there were no bombscare moments. Generally though they were followed up by something equally brilliant. Let’s be honest, without the bombscare moments there’s not a hope in hell Hibs could ever sign a player of that ability.

Sometimes you just need to accept that, as a full back, he takes chances to create the moments of brilliance. If it doesn’t come off he’s usually the last man and it turns into a bombscare moment. Much rather watch that than James struggling with the basics every week...

[SquashedFrogg]

The manager doesn’t do the signings at Hibs. Hasn’t been like that for a few seasons.
Hallberg, Omeonga, McNulty, Nelom, Mavrais, Bogdan II.......

Not entirely correct I'm afraid. Lennon phoned McNulty to persuade him to come. Albeit he left before the player actually arrived.

[Ozyhibby]

Only time I saw Efe as anywhere close to a liability was if he was played out of position at full back. The rest of the time he was outstanding.


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[villahibs]

Efe on the whole was outstanding but there was plenty bombscare moments.

Agreed. Kidding ourselves on if we think there were no bombscare moments. Generally though they were followed up by something equally brilliant. Let’s be honest, without the bombscare moments there’s not a hope in hell Hibs could ever sign a player of that ability.

Sometimes you just need to accept that, as a full back, he takes chances to create the moments of brilliance. If it doesn’t come off he’s usually the last man and it turns into a bombscare moment. Much rather watch that than James struggling with the basics every week...

[bigwheel]

I’d say there were only one or two max moments that hurt us...by and large his pace got him out of any mistakes that he made. Overall he was far and away our top performer in the season he left us..tbh. Was probably still our player of the season even though he left half way through..


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[southsider]

I think you might have forgotten just how outstanding he was for us. Our best player last season before leaving.
I remember him strolling up field with the ball at his feet, gave their forward a body swerve. Jez, the guy had to pay to get back in.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

Surely you jest ?

[Bob Box Fish]

Effe, when he left was our best player by a mile, I would take him back in a heartbeat.

[660]

His bombscare moments exclusively came at Pittodrie when we got skelped 4-1. Other than that he was utter class

[Pretty Boy]

Efe Ambrose was different class for Hibs.

His ability to carry the ball out from the back was a massive asset in itself. If he's half the player he was last time he was here and there's any way a deal can be done then it's the proverbial no brainer.

[HFCdeb]

Don't do this to me!
Miss him every day.

[tamig]

The manager doesn’t do the signings at Hibs. Hasn’t been like that for a few seasons.
Hallberg, Omeonga, McNulty, Nelom, Mavrais, Bogdan II.......

Thats a bit of a myth. The winter window in january this year was a different situation. No way Ambrose would be signing imminently unless JR was fully behind it.

[Smartie]

Efe used to start the season horrendously, and once he got into his stride after a couple of months was one of our best and most consistent performers.

The midfield during Lennon’s second half of his second season get most of the credit, but Efe was a huge part of the success of that team.

[Pretty Boy]

Our manager has the final say on signings. The recruitment team may put forward players but Ross will have the final say.

Exactly this.

No player if forced on the manager.

[southsider]

As far as I know he only wants a wage. Don’t think he is looking for massive money. We seem to have found some money as LD said that improvements to the squad were needed.

[660]

Thinking of him dropping the shoulder gives me a semi

[blackpoolhibs]

Efe or James?

Efe or Jackson?

Efe or Gray?

Efe or McGregor?

Efe or Hanlon?

Efe every time for me when fit.

He has the odd clanger in him, we've all seen it ourselves, but in the main he's a 8/10 every match, and he brings so much more than defending to the team.

[3pm]

Efe or James?

Efe or Jackson?

Efe or Gray?

Efe or McGregor?

Efe or Hanlon?

Efe every time for me when fit.

He has the odd clanger in him, we've all seen it ourselves, but in the main he's a 8/10 every match, and he brings so much more than defending to the team.

Losing him and McGinn 4 months apart was a disaster. Thought those two were top drawer at carrying the ball and moving other teams about a bit.

Hanlon decent at in when he’s playing well but those two were class.

[Robbo6-2]

Has this rumour got any more legs.

Ambrose was brilliant for us. 1 game out of 50odd he made a mistake. Absolute class centre half and been a huge miss

[Diclonius]

How many ‘bombscare’ moments can you name from his time with us?

He generally made a minor mistake most games (usually from roaming up the park) but these were all wiped out by the extraordinary number of times he intercepted the ball or created a chance for us. The only bad game I remember him having for us was the 1-4 at Aberdeen.

Best CB I've ever seen at Easter Road.

[147lothian]

Efe Ambrose was different class for Hibs.

His ability to carry the ball out from the back was a massive asset in itself. If he's half the player he was last time he was here and there's any way a deal can be done then it's the proverbial no brainer.

Efe carrying the ball from the back is the point I think a number of posters are missing, its the difference between a run of the mill defender and a class act, blootering the ball up field is the easy option but it invariably gives the ball back to the opposition.

Carrying the ball out of defence is the more difficult option and its not going to work every time but its a complete asset to the team, this is why any manager worth his salt would want a defender who can do this.

[Godsahibby]

Load of ***** he had very few ‘bombscare’ moment for us as you put it. He was a class act I think your trolling

And most of those was against GMS when we played Aberdeen. That we rat has moved on so safe for Efe to return to Pittodrie.

[Eyrie]

He generally made a minor mistake most games (usually from roaming up the park) but these were all wiped out by the extraordinary number of times he intercepted the ball or created a chance for us. The only bad game I remember him having for us was the 1-4 at Aberdeen.

Best CB I've ever seen at Easter Road.

That's the Hibs player I remember watching.

[Alex Trager]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

Do not feed the troll

[eastmainsmsh]

Asteras at home he was magnificent come back efe min

[greenpaper55]

Do not feed the troll

Not allowed an opinion now eh? i still think he was gash some of the time.

[Dublin07]

Not allowed an opinion now eh? i still think he was gash some of the time.

Everyone is allowed an opinion but Efe played 68 games and had 1 bad performance.
He is as good as we can ever expect on our budget. He was a joy to watch.

[jax67]

Get Efe signed up!! What a Xmas present that would be.
Best ball playing centre back in a Hibs shirt since King Patrick.

[MWHIBBIES]

Efe back to play the busquets role in midfield. Europa league here we come

I cannot think of 2 footballers more different than those 2. Can't see that happening.

[KeithTheHibby]

I would be delighted if he returned. He was quality last time round.

Strange though he hasn't had a club this season.

[FilipinoHibs]

I cannot think of 2 footballers more different than those 2. Can't see that happening.

He does remind me of Pat. They way he strides through the midfield opening up gaps and opportunties for Hibs. When both had the ball even deep Hibs were on the front foot.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

He was far more consistent than any defender he played with, including Gray, Porteous, McGregor, Lewis.

[Scouse Hibee]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

I think maybe it’s you that has memory problems over Efe.

[Hiber-nation]

I think we're fine for right sided central defenders at the moment. Have to say Efe did have 2 or 3 really poor games for us, a derby at tynie with Daz going ballistic at him and a game at Pittodrie stick in my mind. But all in all he was excellent and a real inspiration in the 2nd half of his last season.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think we're fine for right sided central defenders at the moment. Have to say Efe did have 2 or 3 really poor games for us, a derby at tynie with Daz going ballistic at him and a game at Pittodrie stick in my mind. But all in all he was excellent and a real inspiration in the 2nd half of his last season.

Every other defender he played with at Hibs had many more bad games than him in the time he was here. He was incredible here.

[we are hibs]

I think we're fine for right sided central defenders at the moment. Have to say Efe did have 2 or 3 really poor games for us, a derby at tynie with Daz going ballistic at him and a game at Pittodrie stick in my mind. But all in all he was excellent and a real inspiration in the 2nd half of his last season.


I would be quite happy for jackson/whittaker or both to go to accommodate Efe. Whether we could shift either would be a different matter

[The 90+2]

Efe on the whole was outstanding but there was plenty bombscare moments.

Unlike our defenders just now who are mainly bombs scares with a lot of bit of outstanding now and again?

[CockneyRebel]

I would be quite happy for jackson/whittaker or both to go to accommodate Efe. Whether we could shift either would be a different matter


I have a feeling that Whittaker won't be going anywhere soon.

[Golden Bear]

I have a feeling that Whittaker won't be going anywhere soon.

I agree. He'll continue to be involved as a back up player and then possibly in a coaching capacity.

[Weegreenman]

Not for me. A cult .NET hero it seems but I never took to him. He had his moments last season I’ll admit but then he showed us he has no love or loyalty by leaving us the way he did. Unforgivable for me.

[green with envy]

Efe back to play the busquets role in midfield. Europa league here we come

Hope not after the disaster he had away to Kilmarnock a couple of seasons ago. Get him back as a defender and I'll be more than happy.

[Centre Hawf]

Efe was worthy of paying to go watch a game of football. Between McGinn leaving and Efe eventually leaving some of the games we played were absolutely turgid. But I could safely say that in every game he played Efe did something that made me turn to someone I was with and just smile with that "What is he like eh?" grin.

God I miss that man so much.

[Since452]

He was head and shoulders the best player on the park for the majority of games he played last season. Strolled it

[Tom Hart RIP]

Efe was worthy of paying to go watch a game of football. Between McGinn leaving and Efe eventually leaving some of the games we played were absolutely turgid. But I could safely say that in every game he played Efe did something that made me turn to someone I was with and just smile with that "What is he like eh?" grin.

God I miss that man so much.

👍

[MWHIBBIES]

Not for me. A cult .NET hero it seems but I never took to him. He had his moments last season I’ll admit but then he showed us he has no love or loyalty by leaving us the way he did. Unforgivable for me.

Assume you dislike Scott Allan as well then?

[Heckys Wheel]

Not for me. A cult .NET hero it seems but I never took to him. He had his moments last season I’ll admit but then he showed us he has no love or loyalty by leaving us the way he did. Unforgivable for me.

I despair, I really do.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I despair, I really do.

Unfortunately he’s not alone. The amount of fans around me that stuck to the old “bomb scare” line was unreal. A top player at our level


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[Lago]

Not allowed an opinion now eh? i still think he was gash some of the time.

That could apply to any player at any club at any level, kind of silly thing to say.

[Shrekko]

We’ve had some decent players in the last 3/4 years and Efe is right up there with the best of them.

Bombscare is absolute nonsense. He’s brave enough to take risks to drive the team forward ... he makes mistakes like any other player.

Very few defenders can carry the ball 60/70 yards as often as he does in a game. He was a joy to watch.

[Sir David Gray]

Not for me. A cult .NET hero it seems but I never took to him. He had his moments last season I’ll admit but then he showed us he has no love or loyalty by leaving us the way he did. Unforgivable for me.

I'm assuming you have the same opinion of Derek Riordan?

[Captain Trips]

Did he have "bomb scare" moments? Yes he did. However in the last 6-12 months some of our defending has not been a "bomb scare" it's just been a bomb on many many occasions. No scare just goals against.

[Unseen work]

He always gets talked about on the ball and for having some dodgy moments. But imo we actually really miss his defending. His reading of the game, ability to stand someone up and take the ball off them with ease and he also won a hell of a lot of headers from corners and crosses.

[Captain Trips]

If Efe takes on a forward and skins him it is not his fault if some of us have a moment of fear.

The bomb scare is in the people watching not in him. Of course at times I would rather he cleared it but I am not there on pitch seeing and knowing I can skin this guy.

[KeithTheHibby]

Don’t get how when Efe was at fault for a goal he was a Bombscare yet when any of our other defenders are culpable no such description is used. Strange that.

[sambajustice]

Easily the best defender since Sauzee

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Half the fun was waiting on efes moment. Once it was out his system.....solid

[Since90+2]

Easily the best defender since Sauzee

Laursen?

[Scott Allan Key]

Not for me thanks , has everyone forgotten what a bombscare he can be ?

He's not been a 'bombscare' at all. He wasn't perfect but he was consistently good for us. McPake, Murdoch were bombscares but never got labelled as such for some reason.

[Captain Trips]

He's not been a 'bombscare' at all. He wasn't perfect but he was consistently good for us. McPake, Murdoch were bombscares but never got labelled as such for some reason.

I do not agree with McPake being a bombscare. The team was totally rotten he and any defenders had no chance at that time. McPake was one of our better players during that period.

[Hillsidehibby]

I got fed up arguing with hibbies in the pub who don’t go regularly calling him a Bombscare.
Hibs best defender and I loved watching him.

[04Sauzee]

Is there actually any chance he's coming to Hibs 😂

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

We slaughter Berra for being a hoofball merchant then complain that Efe is a "bombscare" because he is a ball playing centre half that will take risks? You can hear some in the stands when he's off on an adventure. "Clear it" "get rid" type comments. The same guys then moan when we play long.

I'd wager Efe has contributed to more goals FOR us with his strolls forward than against us. He'll have his moments the same as any other player

If he's an option, get him signed yesterday

[The Captain....]

Such a lazy cliche to call Efe a bomb scare. He makes mistakes like any defender does but had many more outstanding performances. I really do wonder what people are watching sometimes..having a player who can calmly bring the ball out from the back is a tremendous asset in this league.

Let's hope the rumour is true..would give us the option of going back to the very attacking Lennon formation that everyone loved in the second half of that season. Especially now Boyle is almost fully fit.

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[Smartie]

Efe occasionally overplayed but was rarely punished for it.

Bamba and Efe were both regularly labelled bomb scares, totally unfairly based on what they did at Hibs. They both made mistakes at previous clubs but seldom did they lead to goals. Paul Hanlon’s mistakes are regularly punished, McKenna for Scotland seems to have the same habit.

[Fife-Hibee]

Efe occasionally overplayed but was rarely punished for it.

Bamba and Efe were both regularly labelled bomb scares, totally unfairly based on what they did at Hibs. They both made mistakes at previous clubs but seldom did they lead to goals. Paul Hanlon’s mistakes are regularly punished, McKenna for Scotland seems to have the same habit.

Generally when a defenders mistakes aren't punished, it's because they have a strong group around them that make up for their mistakes.

[eastterrace]

Hope not after the disaster he had away to Kilmarnock a couple of seasons ago. Get him back as a defender and I'll be more than happy. yes was thru at killie that day and he was totally overrun the first half , but had a better second half when he was put back to his best position

[BILLYHIBS]

If true we would be very fortunate to get him

The guy is just quality

OK a couple of Efe moments but always seemed to recover and get away with it ( apart from Sheep away )

Question mark over his fitness but he should never have left a club where he was respected appreciated and loved

[iwasthere1972]

Just passed Tynecastle and saw Efe getting in Craig Leveins Range Rover on the way to Heriot Watt. :agree:

[sadtom]

A class apart.
His composure and willingness to keep hold of the ball, singlehandedly bought us 5 to 10 minutes possession every game that he played. Very occasionally he'd get caught out but that's not 'bombscare' just a consequence of his style/bravery (can you imagine how often any other of our defenders would lose the ball if they tried it?).

We would never have lost the leads we had in recent games with him in the team. We would have kept the ball. Not just kicked it away and surrendered possession, allowing the opposition to press us back.


Its not a case of who he would replace but who would be lucky enough to play beside him. A no brainer. Bring him back...yesterday.

[RoslinInstHibby]

Easily the best defender since Sauzee

Rob Jones

[Togs91]

Just past Tynecastle and saw Efe getting in Craig Leveins Range Rover on the way to Heriot Watt. :agree:

:fishin:

[dchibs]

Just past Tynecastle and saw Efe getting in Craig Leveins Range Rover on the way to Heriot Watt. :agree:

Mabey he just wants to compare efys medal tally with his?

[Weegreenman]

I'm assuming you have the same opinion of Derek Riordan?

Nope! Fail to see what the comparisons are?

[Kavinho]

Don’t get how when Efe was at fault for a goal he was a Bombscare yet when any of our other defenders are culpable no such description is used. Strange that.

Because quite often, there was an easy option, and a hard option, and rather than take the easy option, he tried the hard option, and a good proportion of those times it ended in disaster.

[PH91]

He had his dodgy moments and every game without fail he would try to get in front of a forward with his back to goal to nick the ball, get turned and give up a chance. We lost a few goals from it, motherwell at easter road springs to mind. Used to do my head in.

He also had a few really poor games, as all players do, most notably at tynie and pittodrie.

But i can very easily forgive him due to his quality in other aspects though, particularly his ability in possession and being able to win and carry the ball up the park from the back. Would love to see him sign and play in a back 3 with porto and hanlon, with boyle and lewis wing backs. This would bring out the best in hanlon again too imo.

[kinni35]

anyone know if there is any actual truth in this?


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[Is It On....]

Easily the best defender since Sauzee

David Murphy..

[superfurryhibby]

A class apart.
His composure and willingness to keep hold of the ball, singlehandedly bought us 5 to 10 minutes possession every game that he played. Very occasionally he'd get caught out but that's not 'bombscare' just a consequence of his style/bravery (can you imagine how often any other of our defenders would lose the ball if they tried it?).

We would never have lost the leads we had in recent games with him in the team. We would have kept the ball. Not just kicked it away and surrendered possession, allowing the opposition to press us back.


Its not a case of who he would replace but who would be lucky enough to play beside him. A no brainer. Bring him back...yesterday.

This is a very good summary of why Efe was such a vital player. His willingness to go forward stretched the opposition. It's hard to counter a defender breaking through the midfield with such poise. He created so much space for others around him.

It's so easy to play safe, pass away responsibility, keep possession to no discernible effect (but it does stop the opposition from scoring|), this is why I find the modern game to be very bloody boring!

If there is a chance of getting him back then |Hibs should be taking it. You can't get enough of that kind of quality in a side.

Finally, I find it almost laughable that anyone is daft enough to castigate him for leaving as he did. It's a short career. Players loyalties are to family and personal security, and if IRC Efe was only at Hibs for family reasons to begin with.

[Franck Stanton]

Just past Tynecastle and saw Efe getting in Craig Leveins Range Rover on the way to Heriot Watt. :agree:

Why do people bother posting rubbish like this ?

[Golden Bear]

This is a very good summary of why Efe was such a vital player. His willingness to go forward stretched the opposition. It's hard to counter a defender breaking through the midfield with such poise. He created so much space for others around him.

It's so easy to play safe, pass away responsibility, keep possession to no discernible effect (but it does stop the opposition from scoring|), this is why I find the modern game to be very bloody boring!

If there is a chance of getting him back then |Hibs should be taking it. You can't get enough of that kind of quality in a side.

Finally, I find it almost laughable that anyone is daft enough to castigate him for leaving as he did. It's a short career. Players loyalties are to family and personal security, and if IRC Efe was only at Hibs for family reasons to begin with.

Excellent post.

[Fife-Hibee]

Why do people bother posting rubbish like this ?

It was obviously a joke. Most likely parodying people who are actually serious when they post rubbish like that.

[Jim44]

Is there actually any chance he's coming to Hibs 😂


anyone know if there is any actual truth in this?


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I presume these are tongue in cheek questions. It’s great to reminisce but, c’mon, pigs have never flown.

[Carheenlea]

A couple of high profile errors for Celtic in Europe for which he earned a reputation for calamity that was completely out of proportion for his quality as a player.
It’s rare to be entertained by a defender, and we witnessed many outrageous moments of skill from Efe Ambrose and I’d love to see him back at Easter Road.

[BILLYHIBS]

I cannot let this thread go without mentioning Efe’s final appearance for the famous green and white versus Hearts at Easter Road last New Year where he successfully retained possession repelled Yam attacks got stuck in and launched attack after attack on the Hearts goal from the right back position single handedly dragging us up the park easing the pressure on our defence

I am sure I could see a tear in his eye at the end of the game

[J-C]

anyone know if there is any actual truth in this?


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No mate, I posted it after I got a message and the car pic sent to me, I asked my mate if it was legit, he said as far as he knows but not to post anything just in case. Oops too late as I'd already done that, he doesn't come on here, so he doesn't know I did 😁 Just a rumour and we'll just wait and see, if it happens great, if not no harm done as that's how rumours work.

[Alex Trager]

No mate, I posted it after I got a message and the car pic sent to me, I asked my mate if it was legit, he said as far as he knows but not to post anything just in case. Oops too late as I'd already done that, he doesn't come on here, so he doesn't know I did [emoji16] Just a rumour and we'll just wait and see, if it happens great, if not no harm done as that's how rumours work.

[emoji1695]

[Since452]

Hibs were excellent for Efe and he was excellent for us. Sure he realises that now. Probably the most content time in his career. Derby opportunity was one most of us would have taken don't hold it against him especially at a time Lennon had completely lost the plot

[1875Sean]

Efe’s talent is in no doubt but I heard Lennon gave him a lot of leeway when it came to him being a professional, he was consistently being late to training and meetings, other managers wouldn’t put up with it so no surprise he isn’t with a club

[147lothian]

Efe’s talent is in no doubt but I heard Lennon gave him a lot of leeway when it came to him being a professional, he was consistently being late to training and meetings, other managers wouldn’t put up with it so no surprise he isn’t with a club

Could well be true Alex Ferguson continued to play Roy Keane even though its said he created merry hell in the dressing room.

[Since90+2]

Efe’s talent is in no doubt but I heard Lennon gave him a lot of leeway when it came to him being a professional, he was consistently being late to training and meetings, other managers wouldn’t put up with it so no surprise he isn’t with a club

Yip. Heard the same about Efe getting away with poor timekeeping under Lennon and I'm not sure it's right for the balance of the squad.

Great player, but it's a high wage and perhaps disruption in the squad at the same time.

[Carheenlea]

Efe would be a contender to be included in an all time best Hibs line up.

[Allant1981]

Efe would be a contender to be included in an all time best Hibs line up.

He was good but let's not get carried away

[SChibs]

I cannot let this thread go without mentioning Efe’s final appearance for the famous green and white versus Hearts at Easter Road last New Year where he successfully retained possession repelled Yam attacks got stuck in and launched attack after attack on the Hearts goal from the right back position single handedly dragging us up the park easing the pressure on our defence

I am sure I could see a tear in his eye at the end of the game

His nutmeg on the hearts striker a few yards outside our box summed him up. Class.

[Phil MaGlass]

A couple of high profile errors for Celtic in Europe for which he earned a reputation for calamity that was completely out of proportion for his quality as a player.
It’s rare to be entertained by a defender, and we witnessed many outrageous moments of skill from Efe Ambrose and I’d love to see him back at Easter Road.

This, I only managed to see him a few times, and every time I watched him play he was outstanding, anyone could see he has talent.
Folk slating him for leaving need tae take a close look at themselves wtf??

[BILLYHIBS]

His nutmeg on the hearts striker a few yards outside our box summed him up. Class.

My Man of the Match played like he knew it was his last game for HIBS

I have been one of his biggest critics on here for his Efe moments but on reflection he almost always seemed to get away with it and he was just CLASS!

[04Sauzee]

Papers reporting Hibs and St J are interested

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4963569/efe-ambrose-celtic-hibs-st-johnstone-transfer-news-reports/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[007]

Yip. Heard the same about Efe getting away with poor timekeeping under Lennon and I'm not sure it's right for the balance of the squad.

Great player, but it's a high wage and perhaps disruption in the squad at the same time.

I think most clubs have a structure of fines in place so with Efe we could recoup a big chunk by deducting it from his salary, instead of putting it towards their Christmas night out which I think a lot of the clubs do.

[FilipinoHibs]

Efe would be a contender to be included in an all time best Hibs line up.

What are you smoking?

[FilipinoHibs]

Papers reporting Hibs and St J are interested

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4963569/efe-ambrose-celtic-hibs-st-johnstone-transfer-news-reports/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

EFE come home🤪

[007]

Papers reporting Hibs and St J are interested

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4963569/efe-ambrose-celtic-hibs-st-johnstone-transfer-news-reports/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Surely if it is between us and St Johnstone then he'd come to us.

[Greenworld]

I cannot let this thread go without mentioning Efe’s final appearance for the famous green and white versus Hearts at Easter Road last New Year where he successfully retained possession repelled Yam attacks got stuck in and launched attack after attack on the Hearts goal from the right back position single handedly dragging us up the park easing the pressure on our defence

I am sure I could see a tear in his eye at the end of the gameHe was superb in that right back position a class player who chipped in with the odd goal .
Exactly the quality of player we are missing

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[B.H.F.C]

He was superb in that right back position a class player who chipped in with the odd goal .
Exactly the quality of player we are missing

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He was superb on the right of a back 3. He wasn’t superb at right back.

[04Sauzee]

He was superb on the right of a back 3. He wasn’t superb at right back.

That's how I rember him great in a 3 not so good as a right back. In a back 3 he was great at stepping out from the back. I wonder if we went to 3 at the back where that woukd leave Naismith or Boyle?

[renato]

I wonder if we went to 3 at the back where that woukd leave Naismith or Boyle?

Competing for the wing back role

[Jim44]

Papers reporting Hibs and St J are interested

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4963569/efe-ambrose-celtic-hibs-st-johnstone-transfer-news-reports/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

I’m assuming this is a live story and not their reaction to reading the number plate post. :greengrin

[ABZHFC]

Genuinely believe if he came back, we'd be top four contenders, with the right run of form

[J-C]

I’m assuming this is a live story and not their reaction to reading the number plate post. :greengrin


As I said Jim my mate doesn't generally give BS, I just posted what I received, I jumped the gun a bit :greengrin but he's a bounce reader so probably doesn't realise. Nowt wrong with a wee rumour now and then, some are good and some not so, no matter where they come from, it's really all we have until anything is official, just look at the new manager thread, seemingly around 5 people had a chance of being our new head coach.

[lyonhibs]

I think we're fine for right sided central defenders at the moment. Have to say Efe did have 2 or 3 really poor games for us, a derby at tynie with Daz going ballistic at him and a game at Pittodrie stick in my mind. But all in all he was excellent and a real inspiration in the 2nd half of his last season.

There is always room in our squad for quality like Efe. He'd offer something none of our current CBs do, the ability to commit the opposition and truly build an attack from the back.

If it's a possibility, which it may well not be, he should be getting signed up pronto.

[pollution]

Let the new manager chose his own players and stop hankering after the past please.

[wookie70]

He was superb on the right of a back 3. He wasn’t superb at right back. That is my view too. The hammering at Pittodrie was one of the most abject I have seen from a right back. I'd love to see him return, great centre back

[BILLYHIBS]

That is my view too. The hammering at Pittodrie was one of the most abject I have seen from a right back. I'd love to see him return, great centre back

:agree:

Bad day at the Office

Thank god GMS has moved on to pastures new used to love a goal against the HIBS

I am sure Colin Calderwood rejected him as a laddie for being too wee

Might be wrong

:dunno:

[Tom Hart RIP]

Efe would be a contender to be included in an all time best Hibs line up.


In 50 plus years following Hibs only Sloop and Franck (and Pat when he played in defence) would get in my team before Efe.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think its really telling that people can remember the one really poor game Ambrose had. Aside from that he was very good at right back and excellent at centre back. Top player.

[lyonhibs]

Let the new manager chose his own players and stop hankering after the past please.

You realise, I assume, that this whole thread started because someone passed on info they'd received that Efe was at EM in the past couple of days? Might be horse**** of course, but if he was there it's because Jack Ross asked him to come in.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Efe has used EM a number of times to keep his fitness levels up

[lyonhibs]

Efe has used EM a number of times to keep his fitness levels up

Presumably not uninvited though?

[RossScott1991]

Bogdan

Efe (RCB)
Porteous (CB)
Hanlon (LCB)

Boyle (RWB)
Stevenson (LWB)

Mcgeouch (CDM)
Hallberg (CM)
Allan (CM)

Doidge (ST)
Kamberi (ST)

Just imagine.....

[CockneyRebel]

You realise, I assume, that this whole thread started because someone passed on info they'd received that Efe was at EM in the past couple of days? Might be horse**** of course, but if he was there it's because Jack Ross asked him to come in.


He is in Nigeria just now according to an interview.

[The 90+2]

He is in Nigeria just now according to an interview.

He’s not anymore.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Presumably not uninvited though?

Assume so LH, can't see him just pitching up

[cmcd]

In 50 plus years following Hibs only Sloop and Franck (and Pat when he played in defence) would get in my team before Efe.

How about John Madsen - John Macnamee - Jackie Macnamara

[Marvellous]

Bogdan

Efe (RCB)
Porteous (CB)
Hanlon (LCB)

Boyle (RWB)
Stevenson (LWB)

Mcgeouch (CDM)
Hallberg (CM)
Allan (CM)

Doidge (ST)
Kamberi (ST)

Just imagine.....

Gray and Whittaker are the only two players in our squad who should be a wing-back, if any. Neither Boyle or Stevenson are suited to it at all.

[J-C]

Gray and Whittaker are the only two players in our squad who could be a wing-back, if any. Neither Boyle or Stevenson are suited to it at all.


Except when we nearly got 2nd under Lennon when Boyle played wingback due to Gray's injury and Stevenson the other wingback.

[Allant1981]

Gray and Whittaker are the only two players in our squad who should be a wing-back, if any. Neither Boyle or Stevenson are suited to it at all.

Boyle played well at wing back previously

[Marvellous]

Except when we nearly got 2nd under Lennon when Boyle played wingback due to Gray's injury and Stevenson the other wingback.

Shall we get Lennon back as well then?

[Marvellous]

Boyle played well at wing back previously

Boyle's a quality attacking player and not a great tackler, for me it's madness to compromise his attacking play by asking him to defend. Same for Lewis, he's a solid defender and not a great attacking player, asking him to compromise his defending to get forward more often doesn't seem like a sensible thing to do.

[MrRobot]

Gray and Whittaker are the only two players in our squad who should be a wing-back, if any. Neither Boyle or Stevenson are suited to it at all.

Stevenson is perfectly suited to a wing back role.

[Marvellous]

Stevenson is perfectly suited to a wing back role.

He rarely beats a player and his crossing is pretty poor. He's best suited to being at left back with a left footed, left mid in front of him. He might be alright at wing back if he had a decent left mid in front of him, but if you've got three central midfielders in midfield and you're really relying on the wing backs to attack then we're pretty limited on the left side.

[Since90+2]

Stevenson is perfectly suited to a wing back role.

I don't agree with that.Generally he's pretty solid defensively but he doesn't offer enough going forward to play as a wing back.

[Speedway]

Shall we get Lennon back as well then?

Do you think he could lure him?

[Marvellous]

Do you think he could lure him?

He'll be unemployed by Christmas if you believe a few posters on here, so who knows?

[1van Sprou7e]

Gray and Whittaker are the only two players in our squad who should be a wing-back, if any. Neither Boyle or Stevenson are suited to it at all.

Sorry but Boyle and Stevenson are a million times more suited to that role than Whittaker at this point

Whittaker is a smart versatile player, but he cannae run

[Marvellous]

Sorry but Boyle and Stevenson are a million times more suited to that role than Whittaker at this point

Whittaker is a smart versatile player, but he cannae run

I wouldn't have any of them at wing back ideally.

[Tom Hart RIP]

How about John Madsen - John Macnamee - Jackie Macnamara

Never saw John Mcnamee but remember the other two. Both very good players, especially Jackie but I would say Efe at least as good.

[Iggy Pope]

Never saw John Mcnamee but remember the other two. Both very good players, especially Jackie but I would say Efe at least as good.

This is where we miss Doddie, John McNamee was a big favourite of his. Where is Doddie?

[J-C]

Shall we get Lennon back as well then?


Eh? What has he got to do with Boyle or Stevenson playing wingback.

The fact that we had our best spell of football in many a year when we nearly got 2nd spot was playing 3-5-2 with Boyle and Stevenson as wingbacks, shows me that the 2 of them are perfectly suited to the position.

[HibbyAndy]

This is where we miss Doddie, John McNamee was a big favourite of his. Where is Doddie?

:agree:

Where is Doddie ?

[Jonnyboy]

This is where we miss Doddie, John McNamee was a big favourite of his. Where is Doddie?

I miss Doddie as we were often on the same wavelength. He waxed lyrical about big John McNamee and I was always happy to agree as big John was one of my earliest heroes at ER

[BegbieHSC]

Announce Efe and exuberance!

[BILLYHIBS]

Love Efe to bits but in my book nowhere near the class of Sloop, King Paddy and Jackie Mac

John Madsen and Big Bad John were a different type of player tough physical and uncompromising

Sorry Efe!

Who is Doddie?

[My old man]

Bogdan

Efe (RCB)
Porteous (CB)
Hanlon (LCB)

Boyle (RWB)
Stevenson (LWB)

Mcgeouch (CDM)
Hallberg (CM)
Allan (CM)

Doidge (ST)
Kamberi (ST)

Just imagine.....

mmmmm we can but dream eh🤞🤞
GGTTH

[Iggy Pope]

Love Efe to bits but in my book nowhere near the class of Sloop, King Paddy and Jackie Mac

John Madsen and Big Bad John were a different type of player tough physical and uncompromising

Sorry Efe!

Who is Doddie?

You’ve crammed a lot of posts into your short time on here then Billy as I didn’t think Doddie posts were all that long ago in appearing. Doddie was a regular poster of a certain vintage, very much of the era you speak of, loved the Tornadoes, hated Joe Harper with a loathing and often interjected into depressing threads with reminders of happier times, even if he was a bit selective! His avatar as far as I can recall was the cola drinking Polar bear (Frothy, man!’) but he disappeared from view a while back. It’s most noticeable to me whenever the names McNamee or Harper are raised.....

PS. He did also refer to the man as ‘Big Bad John’ by the way.....

[BILLYHIBS]

You’ve crammed a lot of posts into your short time on here then Billy as I didn’t think Doddie posts were all that long ago in appearing. Doddie was a regular poster of a certain vintage, very much of the era you speak of, loved the Tornadoes, hated Joe Harper with a loathing and often interjected into depressing threads with reminders of happier times, even if he was a bit selective! His avatar as far as I can recall was the cola drinking Polar bear (Frothy, man!’) but he disappeared from view a while back. It’s most noticeable to me whenever the names McNamee or Harper are raised.....

PS. He did also refer to the man as ‘Big Bad John’ by the way.....
I presumed he was a fellow poster

Sounds like a man after my own heart

Doddie where are you?

[Iggy Pope]

I presumed he was a fellow poster

Sounds like a man after my own heart

Doddle where are you?

You wouldn’t have disagreed on much.

[BILLYHIBS]

I presumed he was a fellow poster

Sounds like a man after my own heart

Doddie where are you?


You wouldn’t have disagreed on much.

Dunno I quite liked Wee Fat Joe I thought he was a very good player once he lost a few stane just a shame Tom Hart wanted his dough back rapido and split up an excellent side but that is a story for another thread

[Iggy Pope]

Dunno I quite liked Wee Fat Joe I thought he was a very good player once he lost a few stane just a shame Tom Hart wanted his dough back rapido and split up an excellent side but that is a story for another thread

I liked him too. Doddie didnae.

[Lago]

Dunno I quite liked Wee Fat Joe I thought he was a very good player once he lost a few stane just a shame Tom Hart wanted his dough back rapido and split up an excellent side but that is a story for another thread
Cracking goal at ER against Liverpool. 👍

[BILLYHIBS]

Cracking goal at ER against Liverpool. 👍

Aye cracking weather tae goat a soaking in the old North Enclosure

Keegan wants his Mammy Keegan wants his Mammy

Remember it well

[May21/05/16]

Alan gordon and jimmy o'Rourke were far better players than joe Harper the biggest mistake ned made at hibs his team was the best team I seen play great times

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[MWHIBBIES]

Alan gordon and jimmy o'Rourke were far better players than joe Harper the biggest mistake ned made at hibs his team was the best team I seen play great times

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Harpers record was unbelievable though, even at Hibs he scored plenty. He almost got more career league goals than Gordon and O'Rourke combined. Not really sure they were far better players at all.