The challenge Efe Ambrose will face should he proposed move to Hibs go through will be considerably less taxing that what he faced in the Premiership, or in Europe, with Celtic. Efe will go down in folklore as another African Cup of Nations enigma.
He was part of the heroic story against Barcelona in November 2012, before heading to the African Cup of Nations two months later. That tournament would see the player achieve the peak of his continent’s football Kilimanjaro. He played right back for champions, Nigeria.
That was on the Sunday. By the Tuesday he had been flown across the globe and made the starting line-up for Celtic in their Champions League last 16 game against Juventus. Two minutes into the game Efe was caught underneath the ball and out of position, Juventus exploited the lapse to the full.
As far as Efe’s time at the top goes, that was that. Since then his form has been on a pronounced downwards trajectory. The thing is, he’s still only 28. There was a player of considerable value in there one. If someone can bring focus to him, there may be again.
A word on matters relating to illness and medical information of our heroes…………
Pretty much everyone knew of Billy McNeill’s condition for some time but thankfully, it wasn’t subject to online speculation. There are a few guidelines on health matters which are worth observing:
Health is a private matter and should not be discussed online unless and until the person or family decide otherwise.
While we feel close to our heroes and will naturally want to offer support at a time of need, serious illness is the most private of matters, it is wholly inappropriate for a former footballer to hear his condition is a matter of public knowledge.
A bereavement should only be ‘revealed’ online by someone acting on the explicit instructions of the family. The unofficial release of this type of news is a very regretful manifestation of the internet age.
In recent years, we have seen many occasions of older celebrities’ deaths being incorrectly reported, then retweeted and retold thousands of times before it is denied. For an ill person and their family this can be a horrific experience.
The world can do without our condolences for a couple of hours until the family concerned have been able to contact all members.
These guidelines are scrupulously followed by the mainstream media in Scotland, who will hear of a footballer’s bereavement but hold the news – and prepare their reaction – until the family are ready.
For former-Celtic players, the club will usually be in touch with the family and release the news at the appropriate time. If you want to express your condolences, prepare your thoughts but hold until an official announcement.
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Sussex should be sussed:(
TD67…thanks for posting the Vojvodina clip. Made me feel quite sad really, but in a nice kind of way. My dad (who passed away last year) and I were in the enclosure near the tunnel. Just knowing we were in that fuzzy picture hugging each other…ach! I can feel a tear coming now….
VFR …. best and worst ‘airport’ experience for me….. both LAX ….
worst …. flying to Thailand … somehow they gave us the wrong information, and we were sent to the wrong terminal to wait …. our bags were loaded, so they couldn’t take off, but we were no where to be seen …. eventually, we sorted it out, but our plane was waiting, and we were many terminals (and miles ) away on the other side of the airport …. they got one of those little carts, and put the sirens on, so we could get through the airport! crazy day !
best …toronto to oz ….as I recall, we did the overnight from Toronto to LA … arrived in the LA the next morning …..but there was at least a few hours lay over in LA ….. so we decided to break up the trip a bit ….. so, we decided to push our sydney flight to that evening, and go to the beach for the day! details are a bit sketchy, but we ended up with a day in LA …
hopped in a cab, and spent the day going up the coast of california …. saw a few beaches, had a nice dinner … and then back to the airport for the trip to oz ….nice and relaxed for the flight to sydney. made what can be a very long and tiring trip into a bit of a very nice mini-vacation! i
Floating…
Next time phone guy phones just say, “get a pen pal. Write this down. G-I-R-F-U-Y” If he doesn’t know what it says tell him to Google it.
Floatin auto correct put your Sunday name, floating.
Geordie Munro
“Efe was certainly not the best ch in our history but seemed to be blamed for everything until brexit came along and stole his escapedgoat title ;)”
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I’ll never forgive Efe for promising that £350m per week to the NHS :-)
Whatever happened to to Efe £350m money???
:)
HH
” FLOATIN’ on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 2:24 PM
Sussex should be sussed:( ”
I lived in Eastbourne for many years. What would you like to know?
JJ
JJHS
Near Hampden Park?
TOMMIE20
FLOATIN’
I’m happy to be in any company,curled up or not.
Funnily enough,after a few sherbets,I usually am!
Agreed that any misfortune, or otherwise should be kept private.
Perhaps the family of Mr. McNeill may take solace in the fact that the reason he has been discussed continuously of late points to the love, the high regard and unwavering respect folk of all walks of life have for him, his leadership qualities and high standing as a human being in general.
I for one cannot wait to return to Paradise and fervently place my hand on his statue and look up to him.
HOT SMOKED
Trying to work out the practicalities / costs of flying from my base near Heathrow and an overnight hotel if my wife treats me to a season ticket next season.
TD67,
Don’t know if anyone offered any explanation as to why we wore the green strip that night.
I presume it was Vojvodina wore white.
If I remember correctly, there was a time, certainly in Scottish Cup matches, when in the event of a colour clash, the home team changed.
That may have been the case in Europe, too. But I’m only guessing and didn’t want you to feel ignored and neglected. : > )
TONYDONNELLY67 on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 12:53 PM
So no one on CQN knows why we didn’t wear the hoops the night we played Vojvodina at Celtic Park in 67 I take it, seen as know one answered me, or is it my deodorant?
Tony, you no in the Lynx clique?
I was at that game but wouldn’t even have remembered that we never wore hoops. strange all the same.
Good luck to Efe
He came, he played very well in a lot of games alas but for a few high profile errors. Always gave 100% of his ability in every game. Loved the acassional summersault after he scored.
Hope you come up with Hibs next season and hit the heights of top 4 clubs below the Bhoys Aberdeen & St Johnston.
MWD
Agree that Lenny picking Efe for the Juventus game was naive at best.
A man, however, that never hid, and gave his all in any game he played. Unlike some others from last season, I may point out, who’s reputations remain unscathed. and are still being picked by the various teams they play for.
Efe loves the Hoops was never deserving of the hysteria that pointed his way.
It’s fitting that Lenny now offers him a place in his squad and a chance to play.
Saw that Summer Harl has left Celtic TV.
Really disappointing to see all the sexist “banter” about her.
Floatin’ on 28th February 2017 2:16 pm
Been having my brain frazzled by the Carphone Warehouse upgrade guy…
I have an iPhone 6 Plus which strangely enough has survived my abuse in an as new condition.
Can’t get excited by the iPhone 7 plus.
Anyone got one, is the camera / screen noticeably better?
Their Customer Value guy is calling me at 3pm to offer me a deal I can’t refuse apparently.
What to do…..
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Don’t.
Wife works for a phone company. Nobody’s impressed by the ip7. Wait a year til they paint it and shift it as an ip8…
Apple…ffs. Control…Control…Control…Buy this…Control…Control…
Orwell was right.. ;))
Floatin
As an ex-Dixons employee, shareholder and pensioner – I am counting on you so
GET IT BOUGHT
BMCUW
I`ve visited that Hampden Park much more often than the one wherein the SFA reside.
Floatin`
I was attempting humour. Unsuccessfully.
JJ
Timaloy 29.
What sexist `banter` ?
JJ
Floatin’-
My two bobs worth- in agreement with Sandman.
I was advised by tech geeks to stick with my iPhone 6, as I use my phone continuously for work.
They are not impressed with the 7 at all.
16 ROADS – CELTIC ÜBER ALLES… on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 10:06 AM
I wish Efe Ambrose all the good luck in the world. The past is the past, he should never have asked to play in that game against Juventus though – practically straight off a plane from Africa. Remember the outstanding Celtic footballer he was prior to said game.
*said that more than a few times on here, in fact if my memory serves me well the manager had said the day before that due tae the amount of travelling after the game on the Sunday night Efe would NOT be available for selection, naw no even on the bench.
Imagine my surprise tae see him in the line up. What has also gone unnoticed is that the big mhan didnae go tae any celebrations with his team mates after their cup win but straight tae the airport. That shows tae me at least a consummate professional.
At the post match press conference when asked why he played Efe Lenny allegedly replied that he asked the big mhan how he felt about playing, this was Juve in the CL and on a high after winning an AFCON medal so he wisnae likely tae say “naw I’m a wee bit cream crackered boss”.
The wrong mhan has been criticised far too often on here and other Celtic sites, why do we make the smsm’s job too easy for them.
Winning Captains (from last night)…1956 was the first year I was taken regularly to see the Bhoys, so, yes, I remember John Jack. I recall he was referred to as a Bellshill Lithuanian. As a kid I believed all Lithuanians were in Lithuania, Bellshill or the Gorbals…Whilst visiting my mother (98yo) this morning I asked her if she knew the name J J. “Wasn’t he a footballer, played for Celtic? Your aunt Theresa (Bellshill Lithuanian) knew the family.” And that, unfortunately, is all I can tell you. It is a generation that has died out. My dad was the Godfather for a while, the last surviving member of our family…wish i could tell you more.
TIMALOY29 on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:11 PM
Saw that Summer Harl has left Celtic TV.
Really disappointing to see all the sexist “banter” about her.
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It wasn’t banter, it was abuse.
timaloy29 on 28th February 2017 3:11 pm
Saw that Summer Harl has left Celtic TV.
Really disappointing to see all the sexist “banter” about her.
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Is it, aye?
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No apologies for calling a babe a babe. I’m sure she’s got a lovely personality but what I primarily see on screen is an attractive female presence which my endochrine glands dictate is worthy of noteable appreciative comment.
‘Sexist’ my arse. Get over it. Not one single derogatory comment about her.
This is CQN, majority male football fans, probably majority heterosexual (with a few undecided…) not the New Lesbian Wimmin’s Allied Popular Front.
Although, Big Judith that does the weather might once have been a member…
FFS the PC brigade are here, offski.
Floatin’ on 28th February 2017 2:16 pm
Slightly late, but it’s a top piece of kit! I’d recommend it.
KTF
VFR800 is now a Monster 821 on 28th February 2017 3:31 pm
Floatin’ on 28th February 2017 2:16 pm
Slightly late, but it’s a top piece of kit! I’d recommend it.
KTF
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See, even VFR likes Summer…
:))
Get a Samsung…
THETIMREAPER on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:25 PM
TIMALOY29 on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:11 PM
It wasn’t banter, it was abuse.
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I agree. I was implying just that. Though I’m sure there are plenty who’d defend it as just banter.
Rangers (sic) finishing third in Premiership would be a success claims Ibrox defender Clint Hill.
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You just have to laugh!
THOMTHETHIM FOR OSCAR OK on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 10:28 AM
Mark Mc.Ghee, next Sevco manager. He has the greeting faced temperament for it.
*aye and he would take it tae, another soup taker.
SANDMAN on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:26 PM
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Is it, aye?
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No apologies for calling a babe a babe. I’m sure she’s got a lovely personality but what I primarily see on screen is an attractive female presence which my endochrine glands dictate is worthy of noteable appreciative comment.
‘Sexist’ my arse. Get over it. Not one single derogatory comment about her.
This is CQN, majority male football fans, probably majority heterosexual (with a few undecided…) not the New Lesbian Wimmin’s Allied Popular Front.
Although, Big Judith that does the weather might once have been a member…
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Honestly, if she puts herself out there on social media I don’t think it’s a massive issue if somebody comments on her appearance.
However, if you think the comments are simply compliments and not in any way derogatory then you must have missed a lot.
She’s been subject to plenty of lewd tweets and messages directed towards her.
We’ll see what happens but so far it appears the harassment is bad enough for her to walk out on a great job.
THETIMREAPER on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:25 PM
TIMALOY29 on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:11 PM
Saw that Summer Harl has left Celtic TV.
Really disappointing to see all the sexist “banter” about her.
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It wasn’t banter, it was abuse.
Mind showing us an example of this “abuse”?
jmccormick
Do the West London CSC run a regular bus to home games?
I’ve just discovered there are websites or twitter links behind some user names
Crying my eyes out at that tweeted vid on your account where the disabled guy gets his degree.
Have a look TD, do you good :)
GENE
I escaped a 33 yr ‘sentence’ in Stafford 4 yrs ago.
You’re in Stoke area I believe.
SIN CITY BHOY & SANDMAN
Have to concur, especially as the phone guy hasn’t called back on time. Sim only going into the current iPhone probably.
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New Celtic TV replacement… Autumn Roughcast.
HH
BARNEY67 on 28TH FEBRUARY 2017 3:45 PM
This is a family site so I’d be breaking the rules by linking it.
There have been several fans posting things about Summer being involved with members of the first team etc.
Look it up on Twitter. It’s well known that she’s been getting creeped on.