Celtic fans hoping that Neil Lennon isn’t considering signing Efe Ambrose

by John McGinley share

4/6/2019 | 08:02pm

Former Celtic defender Efe Ambrose was released by Derby County on Monday and Hoops supporters are fearful it could spark a Neil Lennon move for the Nigerian international.

Lennon of course is a big fan of the player having signed him twice in his managerial career, once for Celtic and once at Hibernian.

Ambrose, now 30-years-old, didn’t have the best reputation with Hoops supporters but did manage to make 169 appearances for the club, winning four league titles, a Scottish Cup and a Scottish League Cup.

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Clearly though any move for him this summer would be seen as a step back, with supporters craving a more viable first-team calibre player at centre-back to play alongside Kristoffer Ajer or Jozo Simunovic.

Who that player is remains to be seen, but one thing fans seem certain of is never making a move for Ambrose, who will now be looking for a new club after failing to make a single appearance for Derby.

These supporters have taken to Twitter over the last 48 hours to share their thoughts…

@Neil18lennon @CelticFC don't even joke about it!

— Robert O'Brien (@obrien198842) June 3, 2019

Don’t even think about it @CelticFC ???

— Brian Feighan ???? (@bfeig1967) June 3, 2019

Don’t even think about it Lenny

— Liam Roberts (@liamroberts92) June 3, 2019

If we sign efe ambrose am done with Celtic season tickets getting put in the bin

— thomas (@thomasn1997) June 4, 2019

If Lennon signs Efe Ambrose then it shows that we're going backwards.

— michaeloriordan1888 (@michael36032663) June 3, 2019

@CelticFC please please please do not allow Efe Ambrose back near Celtic team ?☘️?

— Marie (@marielafferty) June 3, 2019

See if efe ambrose ends up back at Celtic I’ll crack up ?

— stevo paisley?? (@Stevo_Paisley) June 3, 2019

Efe Ambrose and Ajer – solid defence, Barker, Mallan and Horgan boosting from midfield – in the words of shakin Stevens – lovely stuff ? #teamLawwell

— Pol MacFhionnghaile ????????? (@mcginleybhoy) June 4, 2019