Ambrose

**alihibs1** · 15-05-2017 05:15 PM

http://www.skysports.com/football/ne...hibernian-deal

Looks basically done deal. Brilliant news. Sorry of its already been mentioned.

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**Hillsidehibby** · 15-05-2017 05:20 PM

Just seen that as well. Fantastic if true.

***tamig*** · 15-05-2017 05:20 PM

Not sure why it uses the term "short-term" deal. Is he only signing to Christmas? Strange wording.

***green day*** · 15-05-2017 05:25 PM

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Not sure why it uses the term "short-term" deal. Is he only signing to Christmas? Strange wording.

Short term suggests just that to me. Let's see what Hibs say.

**iwasthere1972** · 15-05-2017 05:25 PM

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Not sure why it uses the term "short-term" deal. Is he only signing to Christmas? Strange wording.

Yes strange. Maybe means 1 year.

***Heisenberg*** · 15-05-2017 05:25 PM

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Not sure why it uses the term "short-term" deal. Is he only signing to Christmas? Strange wording.

Looks like it. Saw it mentioned somewhere that he needs to be in Scotland till 2018 to get his citizenship which will let him move wherever he wants.

**Fuzzywuzzy** · 15-05-2017 05:26 PM

It was on Facebook saying it's only until January

**Sir David Gray** · 15-05-2017 05:26 PM

This would be an outstanding piece of business.

He would be a first team pick for any team in Scotland outside of Celtic.

**Fuzzywuzzy** · 15-05-2017 05:28 PM

Someone had suggested it may be to due with visa restrictions and by the end of the short term deal he could move down south

***neil7908*** · 15-05-2017 05:29 PM

Great signing, I was a little sceptical when he joined but was excellent.

Only question now is where does he play? Unless we go 3-5-2 then one of McGregor, Hanlon and Gray will miss out.

***Jim44*** · 15-05-2017 05:30 PM

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Not sure why it uses the term "short-term" deal. Is he only signing to Christmas? Strange wording.

That struck me as well. Most players would opt for a longer contract for security reasons but I'm guessing that it might be something to do with residency issues and that he might be keeping his options open for the future.

***green day*** · 15-05-2017 05:30 PM

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Looks like it. Saw it mentioned somewhere that he needs to be in Scotland till 2018 to get his citizenship which will let him move wherever he wants.

Good news, we get a cracking player for (probably) peanuts, he gets in the shop window.

Win win, and gives Hanlon the time he needs to properly recover.

**NAE NOOKIE** · 15-05-2017 05:50 PM

If Hanlon or Fontaine are going to be unavailable at the start of the season then a short term deal is fine. But what I wouldn't want to see is the defence start really well with Ambrose as an integral part of it and then have the whole thing unsettled by him buggering off down south in January.

I would much rather he committed to us for the 17/18 season with the understanding that he will be looking to sign a pre contract elsewhere after January. If Ambrose is with us till January only then I hope Hibs start the season with CH pairing of Hanlon and McGregor or a back three of Hanlon, McGregor and Fontaine with Ambrose as an option for loss of form by the other three or if any of them are suspended.

**houstonhibbee** · 15-05-2017 05:53 PM

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If Hanlon or Fontaine are going to be unavailable at the start of the season then a short term deal is fine. But what I wouldn't want to see is the defence start really well with Ambrose as an integral part of it and then have the whole thing unsettled by him buggering off down south in January.

I would much rather he committed to us for the 17/18 season with the understanding that he will be looking to sign a pre contract elsewhere after January. If Ambrose is with us till January only then I hope Hibs start the season with CH pairing of Hanlon and McGregor or a back three of Hanlon, McGregor and Fontaine with Ambrose as an option for loss of form by the other three or if any of them are suspended.

We dont live in a perfect world. Just play the best team available and if we need to change things in January sobeit........

***blackpoolhibs*** · 15-05-2017 05:53 PM

Cant believe anyone would have Ambrose as a backup player, he's the best centre half by a long way.

If he's only here for 6 months, then get that 6 months out of him.

It would be like us bringing in Commons for his emergency loan deal and keeping him on the bench in case of injuries.

**Ronniekirk** · 15-05-2017 06:03 PM

Don't think we have seen the best of him yet A good pre season with Friendlies and League Cup Section and he will be ready to start the League campaign fresh and up for the Challenge
If he can iron out those wee lapses of concentration he will be a big influence on the Team next Season
Surprised Boyle hasn't resigned Must be other clubs trying to lure him away

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**NAE NOOKIE** · 15-05-2017 06:03 PM

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Cant believe anyone would have Ambrose as a backup player, he's the best centre half by a long way.

If he's only here for 6 months, then get that 6 months out of him.

It would be like us bringing in Commons for his emergency loan deal and keeping him on the bench in case of injuries.

I'm not questioning Ambrose ability, from what I've seen on ability alone he clearly would be a first pick .... but there is a school of thought that a settled back 4 is the ideal scenario and from that POV having to change a settled back 4 mid season might not be ideal, especially if the guy you put in hasn't played for the first team since July.

**CRAZYHIBBY** · 15-05-2017 06:07 PM

Id be delighted to have him till xmas...cracking player

**ekhibee** · 15-05-2017 06:09 PM

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Cant believe anyone would have Ambrose as a backup player, he's the best centre half by a long way.

If he's only here for 6 months, then get that 6 months out of him.

It would be like us bringing in Commons for his emergency loan deal and keeping him on the bench in case of injuries.

Totally agree. I don't see the point in signing him just as a backup player, and he's definitely the best centre half. Six months is a lot better than not getting him at all IMO.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 15-05-2017 06:10 PM

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I'm not questioning Ambrose ability, from what I've seen on ability alone he clearly would be a first pick .... but there is a school of thought that a settled back 4 is the ideal scenario and from that POV having to change a settled back 4 mid season might not be ideal, especially if the guy you put in hasn't played for the first team since July.

We live in a time where squad rotation is virtually 2nd nature now, no players wont have played since July.

**theonlywayisup** · 15-05-2017 06:17 PM

A great signing if true. Shows the value of having someone like Lennon as manager.

If we back the manager by buying Season Tickets then I'm convinced that he'll bring in a much better quality of player.

**West lower** · 15-05-2017 06:26 PM

i assume the deal takes him up to the time when he can get the paperwork to play in England without the visa issues. He plays well for us he gets his move down south. Suits everyone.

**Gmack7** · 15-05-2017 06:32 PM

Sign him for a year then punt him for 500k in January win win

***jacomo*** · 15-05-2017 06:35 PM

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Sign him for a year then punt him for 500k in January win win

Sign him for 4 years then punt him for £5m in January. Winningest.

**shetlandhibee** · 15-05-2017 06:39 PM

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Cant believe anyone would have Ambrose as a backup player, he's the best centre half by a long way.

If he's only here for 6 months, then get that 6 months out of him.

It would be like us bringing in Commons for his emergency loan deal and keeping him on the bench in case of injuries.

**~~Speedway~~** · 15-05-2017 06:49 PM

Sign him for two years with a clause that he can leave at the end of the first if xyz deal comes along.

**Bay Area Hibees** · 15-05-2017 06:51 PM

Fantastic
As said above Lennon making difference here

**~~Speedway~~** · 15-05-2017 06:59 PM

Does anyone believe he's really 28 by the way?

**SMAXXA** · 15-05-2017 07:00 PM

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Does anyone believe he's really 28 by the way?

Yes course I do, it's stupid to suggest otherwise, he was in the same class at school as Larry Kingston.

***3pm*** · 15-05-2017 07:04 PM

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Does anyone believe he's really 28 by the way?

I just thought he was always 28.

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