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m355y
06-06-2009, 02:45 PM
Very, very good signing that from where I'm sitting, particularly on a free. Very talented, creative player and an age where he's potentially going to be playing his best years of football for Palace. Suspect a fair few other CCC clubs are going to be looking enviously at this one. Career stalled? So what? You twist the key and start the engine up again.
pedro
06-06-2009, 02:54 PM
Is he the new Tommy Soares?
Please god no! :eek:
flying-fin
06-06-2009, 02:55 PM
Please god no! :eek:
:S:
HE WAS A GOOD PLAYER
rainbow_child
06-06-2009, 03:01 PM
:S:
HE WAS A GOOD PLAYER
He was a good player mate and he still is :p
Beanie
06-06-2009, 03:32 PM
:S:
HE WAS A GOOD PLAYER
At his age it's a bit early to write him off as "was a good player". After all he has more of career ahead than behind.
A Charlton-supporting colleague of mine noted that Ambrose lacks fight. Very creative player, good set-piece delivery, but likely to go missing away from home.
Going missing away from home is a Charlton triat. Newcastle a couple of years ago?:D
flying-fin
06-06-2009, 04:33 PM
At his age it's a bit early to write him off as "was a good player". After all he has more of career ahead than behind.
Thats my point, at palace he Was a good player, The use of tense in vocabulary :D
Aaroncpfc
06-06-2009, 05:14 PM
I don't understand why Soares gets the abuse for a bad midfielder when you consider some of the shite we've had here in the past. If we had the money i'd happily take him back and use him as a squad player.
flying-fin
06-06-2009, 05:16 PM
I don't understand why Soares gets the abuse for a bad midfielder when you consider some of the shite we've had here in the past. If we had the money i'd happily take him back and use him as a squad player.
I dont understand it either, one of our youngsters his age aswell, some fans are spineless to players. He was a good decent player but for some reason when he made mistakes the whole club hate him.
BulletEagle
06-06-2009, 05:25 PM
I dont understand it either, one of our youngsters his age aswell, some fans are spineless to players. He was a good decent player but for some reason when he made mistakes the whole club hate him.
Agree precisely. He played well, yet still was criticised on occasions, for little reason other than one poor game. A bit like the Lawrence situation. Lawrence plays at CB. He is a RB. You cannot criticise the fact that he is not his best at CB.
EMLEY EAGLE
06-06-2009, 08:48 PM
Can't we get Tom S back on loan?
spt1978
06-06-2009, 10:07 PM
Soares is in the prem, were not.
tasty_snacks
06-06-2009, 11:13 PM
I think Ambrose is a replacement for Ifill. That is all there is to this.
can we please, please, please, please, please, please not lambast the guy before he's played.
we've got him, we're paying his wages, it's an investment on behalf of cpfc, so we may as well get behind the lad.
the bbs collectively has along history, and is guilty of, judging players before they've kicked a ball in anger. let's see what he's got first (in a palace shirt), and let's not get on his back if he misplaces a pass in the first home match.
pretty please. :p
mik59
07-06-2009, 01:12 AM
Very, very good signing that from where I'm sitting, particularly on a free. Very talented, creative player and an age where he's potentially going to be playing his best years of football for Palace. Suspect a fair few other CCC clubs are going to be looking enviously at this one. Career stalled? So what? You twist the key and start the engine up again.You see? Takes a Leeds fan living in Wales to tell it the way it is. M355Y you are and always have been a star.
ee-ay-ee-ay-ee-ay-o
07-06-2009, 07:17 AM
He was a good decent player but for some reason when he made mistakes the whole club hate him.
So thats why he bombed at Stoke and and loaned out to the Valley.
Lets not go here again...this thread is about Ambrose not about a has-been or never-will-be player that is best suited to League 2 at best..
flying-fin
07-06-2009, 07:41 AM
A has-been at 22 ? Signed for a premier league club, then as he is a youngster gets loaned out too shapen up ? Sinclaire, Cork, Manciene ?
152 games for palace, also in the top flight with us, was good enough not too be sold then.
The things people like you say about some of our youth players especially soares in unbelivable, you can call him a has been or whatever if he is in league 2 by the age of 30.
But hes not hes 22 !
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Adlerhorst
07-06-2009, 08:23 AM
Do we know if we have actually signed Ambrose yet?
flying-fin
07-06-2009, 08:50 AM
Do we know if we have actually signed Ambrose yet?
No, we officially havent, so if someone comes in with a better offer for him he can go. Hes expected to come to palace on July 1st, when his contract runs out at clowntown.
Mr Palace
07-06-2009, 09:49 AM
Do we know if we have actually signed Ambrose yet?
Said in the SLP on Friday that Sheffield United have tried to sign him but that he's told them he's got an agreement with us to sign on 1 July. He must have already signed a pre-contract agreement - or at least I hope. I suppose Warnock wouldn't have spoken in public about the move if it wasn't 100% agreed.
Jim Cannon
07-06-2009, 10:18 AM
A Charlton-supporting colleague of mine noted that Ambrose lacks fight.
TBF the whole Charlton team lacked fight last season IIRC:D
Scoot
07-06-2009, 11:25 AM
TBF the whole Charlton team lacked fight last season IIRC:D
Except against us.
gold76
07-06-2009, 12:56 PM
I presume Ambrose will be a definate starter, alongside Derry & Danns
would leave Carle as a bench warmer at best..
glaziers fan
07-06-2009, 01:29 PM
Nicky Carle needs to lose a stone of weight and sharpen up. I still believe he has the talent to do a lot more than he has so far.
cpfc4-3
07-06-2009, 01:56 PM
i think nick carle has been quite good this year, quite creative especially when in same side as danns.
any thoughts about players like shola ameobi or or kevin phillips?
Beanie
08-06-2009, 07:53 AM
I presume Ambrose will be a definate starter, alongside Derry & Danns
would leave Carle as a bench warmer at best..
NOBODY should be a definite starter.
AJ's right boot
08-06-2009, 09:44 PM
I presume Ambrose will be a definate starter, alongside Derry & Danns
would leave Carle as a bench warmer at best..
Id leave Derry on the bench! Carle, Danns and Ambrose please!! That shizzles got goals all over its nizzle.
Id leave Derry on the bench! Carle, Danns and Ambrose please!! That shizzles got goals all over its nizzle.
4sho...
sydnsteve
09-06-2009, 09:24 AM
As I've said a lot earlier, this is a decent signing. He has ability, is young enough, and was at a club in freefall last year. He will do well for us.
I can't think of any better we could possibly have got on a free.
aderuk1
11-06-2009, 02:21 PM
Ambrose? I would rather have Soares back and i did not think he was any good
Gooders
11-06-2009, 03:42 PM
Excellent first post that.
flying-fin
11-06-2009, 03:44 PM
Any thing sticking up for soares is a gooden, but as your first post.
Tik A Boo.
Google Translated - Scottish to English "Take a Bow".
:D
In a random mood on the bbs today :D
aderuk1
11-06-2009, 04:38 PM
Its not my first post actually i had to reregister as my login for some reason did not work.
I have seen ambrose play many times for various clubs and i think he is pretty average no better than what we have.
elgin eagle
11-06-2009, 06:42 PM
sounds like anorak1 with a cold :D
aderuk1
13-06-2009, 10:34 PM
Excellent first post that.
34,000+ posts over a ten year period you really need to get out more
cpfcfan1
01-07-2009, 09:50 AM
Will this be confirmed today then?
EagleSE24
01-07-2009, 09:54 AM
When it's confirmed we should all get down to Selhurst to welcome him to the club. We CAN steal the best fans in the world title from the Geordies!
I would guess we'll probably only need the main stand and Holmesdale for this.
Palaceman95
01-07-2009, 10:03 AM
When it's confirmed we should all get down to Selhurst to welcome him to the club. We CAN steal the best fans in the world title from the Geordies!
I would guess we'll probably only need the main stand and Holmesdale for this.
yea i can imagine around 25,000 at selhurst park to welcome him, there will be people running on the pitch, kids desperate for autographs and he may even have to make a speech.
milky87
01-07-2009, 10:14 AM
When it's confirmed we should all get down to Selhurst to welcome him to the club. We CAN steal the best fans in the world title from the Geordies!
I would guess we'll probably only need the main stand and Holmesdale for this.
The problem with this is taht we are southern nd therefore work unlike the northerners :)
willus
01-07-2009, 12:57 PM
1fed
Any info if he was at pre-season training today?
Eagle17
01-07-2009, 02:41 PM
yes he was alongside with new loan signing freddie sears
Oh south london
01-07-2009, 08:55 PM
Was this signing ever officially announced?
The Gerry Queen
01-07-2009, 09:01 PM
Not officially announced but on Wikipedia it states that he signed a pre contract on June 1st and a full contract today making him a Palace player.
I know wiki isn't always reliable but the info is explicit enought o suggest it's for real..... Also since when did the official website give any up to date news ? It will be posted there sometime in the next few weeks doubtless
milky87
19-08-2009, 02:48 PM
Bump
Only because I was right :p :lux: :hi:
nottsunieagle
19-08-2009, 02:52 PM
I have seen ambrose play many times for various clubs and i think he is pretty average no better than what we have.
Inspired.
Gooders
19-08-2009, 07:10 PM
34,000+ posts over a ten year period you really need to get out more
That's 9 posts per day, on average. They may take you about an hour to construct but I can usually put them together in, oh, about 10 or 15 seconds.
I can spare a few minutes a day thanks. :p
Henfield Eagle
19-08-2009, 10:07 PM
That's 9 posts per day, on average. They may take you about an hour to construct but I can usually put them together in, oh, about 10 or 15 seconds.
I can spare a few minutes a day thanks. :pPhuck it!!! I wish I could type that fast:sob:
Lords Eagle
20-08-2009, 08:56 AM
I just tink it's great we're getting goals from midfield, just need to get our strikers scoring (which I think will happen soon) and we'll be well set for a good season. So looking forward to Saturday.
PeterH
21-08-2009, 02:32 AM
Phuck it!!! I wish I could type that fast:sob:
Gooders has an extra finger on each hand. :p
ZOHAR
07-11-2009, 04:10 PM
Ambrose? I would rather have Soares back and i did not think he was any good
Quite, was thinking as Ambrose scored his tenth goal of the season today and his profile increases whether a Prem team might be thinking about a cheeky bid in the Jan transfer window? Lets hope not...
Woodside_CP
07-11-2009, 04:17 PM
Quite, was thinking as Ambrose scored his tenth goal of the season today and his profile increases whether a Prem team might be thinking about a cheeky bid in the Jan transfer window? Lets hope not...
Lets face it, anything over £1m and jordan will accept it. He'll just see it as a massive return on a free signing. Probably Warnocks best bit of business as palace boss? Certainly better than Nick carle anyway!
mydream
07-11-2009, 04:29 PM
YEAHHHHH OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AMBROSE IS ON FIREE
gold76
07-11-2009, 04:30 PM
Must be one of the best freebies we've ever had
jams1234
07-11-2009, 04:33 PM
Could someone remind me the last time a Palace player scored in 4 consecutive games? I can't even remember AJ doing it, I'm sure he did though.
Our best signing for ages tbh, and I can't see any club that has made a better signing all season.
YASSA the PALACETINIAN
07-11-2009, 04:41 PM
CRYSTAL Palace are closing in on their first signing of the summer - Charlton midfielder Darren Ambrose.
The South London Press understands that the 25-year-old, who has been released by the relegated Addicks, is set to sign on July 1.
The former England U21 international spent the start of last season on loan with former club Ipswich - but when the Tractor Boys opted not to push through a permanent deal he returned to The Valley in January.
Ambrose will be hoping that his move across South London revitalises a career which has gone off the boil in the last couple of years.
http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/tn/Sport.cfm?id=21742&headline=Darren
Job Done :lux:
Walter Wort
07-11-2009, 04:46 PM
Could someone remind me the last time a Palace player scored in 4 consecutive games?
Mike Elwiss.
That's the wrong answer of course, but I think he scored in 5 consecutive games before his career-ending injury.
kabbott
07-11-2009, 09:00 PM
Mike Elwiss.
That's the wrong answer of course, but I think he scored in 5 consecutive games before his career-ending injury.
No, 4 in 4, didn't score then scored again so 5 in 6.
Although we still went up at the end of the season, things could have been even better if he hadn't got injured. He was class.
Ruskin Old Boy
07-11-2009, 09:50 PM
Bobby Woodruff scored in the last 5 matches of the 1966/67 season and the first 2 matches of the 1967/68 season, 7 in total.
Gooders
07-11-2009, 10:32 PM
Cannot see him as a right sided player, don't think he has ever really done it in that position. The place he has looked good, on occasions, is being the runner from midfield, and we have Danns and Carle for that position. This summer we have to be very precise with what we are looking for. If we go 4-4-2 with Ambrose out right i will be even more confident of a lower half finish next season.
:clown:
kolinkins
07-11-2009, 11:44 PM
:clown:
:clown: indeed
Many on here thought he would only play central midfield for us. He's played mainly wide of a front three or on the wing, and has 10 goals. Warnock's got us a gem.
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gold76
08-11-2009, 07:53 AM
who holds the record for goals in consecutive games?
I'm guessing Peter Simpson?
Nelson Muntz
08-11-2009, 07:58 AM
On Soccer am yesterday they said that if any player who scored yesterday celebrated by pretending to be David Haye punching the big Russia bloke they'd show it next week.
I asked Darren before the game if he saw it but he didn't. I told him anyway.
What sort of celebration did he do yesterday? I was too far away to make it out.
Boyandy
08-11-2009, 08:37 AM
On Soccer am yesterday they said that if any player who scored yesterday celebrated by pretending to be David Haye punching the big Russia bloke they'd show it next week.
I asked Darren before the game if he saw it but he didn't. I told him anyway.
What sort of celebration did he do yesterday? I was too far away to make it out.
Held up both hands to signify 10 goals, then followed it up with some punches....
Nelson Muntz
08-11-2009, 08:46 AM
Held up both hands to signify 10 goals, then followed it up with some punches....
:D
kolinkins
08-11-2009, 09:48 AM
On Soccer am yesterday they said that if any player who scored yesterday celebrated by pretending to be David Haye punching the big Russia bloke they'd show it next week.
I asked Darren before the game if he saw it but he didn't. I told him anyway.
What sort of celebration did he do yesterday? I was too far away to make it out.
Love it!
GodstoneEagle
08-11-2009, 02:25 PM
This is probably my favourite post about Ambrose by possibly the most astute and eloquent poster on these boards:
Neil Warnock says he's been signed to play in a free role (as a striker) to put a smile on Darren's face.
I tell you something, it's like playing Speroni at centre-back. It's just a joke. Why can't we play people in their natural positions and then we would at least have something to assess.
At the moment, I can tell you what's going to happen before a ball has even been kicked. We're going to lack width, Lee's going to be isolated with no crosses coming his way and Ambrose is going to wander around looking lost for the whole game, except when we've won a free-kick or a corner.
FOR **** SAKE SORT IT OUT WARNOCK:veryangry
:clown:
kolinkins
08-11-2009, 02:37 PM
This is probably my favourite post about Ambrose by possibly the most astute and eloquent poster on these boards:
:clown:
He insisted ambrose would be used in the centre :D
Walter Wort
08-11-2009, 03:03 PM
Warnock's got us a gem.
And about time.
trufan
08-11-2009, 03:32 PM
Held up both hands to signify 10 goals
I explained to my missus why Dazzler was showing ten fingers to the crowd when we watched it on telly earlier. Typically, her reaction was, in a worried voice: "Oh! Ok, but what's he going to do when he scores Number Eleven?" :D
Women eh? Mind you, thinking about it, what IS he gonna do? :o
stevek
08-11-2009, 05:54 PM
who holds the record for goals in consecutive games?
I'm guessing Peter Simpson?
Very probably. Mark Bright did something like 9 games in a row shortly after Wright left.
gold76
08-11-2009, 10:45 PM
Very probably. Mark Bright did something like 9 games in a row shortly after Wright left.
yes 91/92, his best ever season, although he also went about 15 games without scoring, his worst spell too!
Shipp Ahoy!
08-11-2009, 11:18 PM
I explained to my missus why Dazzler was showing ten fingers to the crowd when we watched it on telly earlier. Typically, her reaction was, in a worried voice: "Oh! Ok, but what's he going to do when he scores Number Eleven?" :D
Women eh? Mind you, thinking about it, what IS he gonna do? :o
Take a boot off? :D
9Freedman9
08-11-2009, 11:43 PM
Get his nob out.
cpfcben
09-11-2009, 10:25 AM
And about time.
Clint Hill is a gem.
I loved his tackle on Adam Johnson on Saturday. Absolutely fantastic.
trufan
09-11-2009, 10:39 AM
Get his nob out.
Good call, although I suspect that might be a booking. ;)
james powell
09-11-2009, 10:53 AM
And about time.
There's just no pleasing some people. :rolleyes:
I suppose John is shit too?
NZsparky
10-11-2009, 02:22 AM
There's just no pleasing some people. :rolleyes:
I suppose John is shit too?
Wierd I don't think he meant it that way. At least thats not how I read it.
Oh shit I have just broken my vow of not posting sober
glaziers fan
12-11-2009, 06:30 PM
He insisted ambrose would be used in the centre :D
I quite like him on the left (if we're not going to play Moses or Smith there).
Oh and btw he might be scoring the odd goal, but it's still only papering over the defficiencies of the rest of the side. I've always said Ambrose was a top quality player. Maybe he'd be even better if he played centrally, and more influential? We'll never know.
glaziers fan
12-11-2009, 06:34 PM
shipps got 7 in 7 in 1997
eagle-leg
21-11-2009, 04:32 PM
5 in 5 aint bad for a midfielder!
20cd
ZOHAR
21-11-2009, 04:45 PM
Think Ambrose is playing himself nicely into the Jan transfer window :(
David Amsalem
21-11-2009, 04:51 PM
I don't.
BulletEagle
21-11-2009, 05:17 PM
Is Ambrose actually any good ?
He doesnt stand out to me.
Does he stand out now?
Jay_Palace
21-11-2009, 05:20 PM
Think Ambrose is playing himself nicely into the Jan transfer window :(
My thoughts as well. Would be surprised if he hasn't attracted some interest.
CPFC_DAVE77
21-11-2009, 10:23 PM
Ambrose can attract interest, he's under contract.
GodstoneEagle
22-11-2009, 12:23 PM
Well of course he can attract interest, regardless of his contract situation. Fact is that only 5 months into his contract at a new club, it is unlikely. If I could find odds I'd put money on him staying.
CPFC_DAVE77
22-11-2009, 12:34 PM
Well of course he can attract interest, regardless of his contract situation. Fact is that only 5 months into his contract at a new club, it is unlikely. If I could find odds I'd put money on him staying.
I meant I don't care if he attracts interest as he isn't one of the players who's contract is expiring.
The Gerry Queen
22-11-2009, 01:01 PM
Ambrose is playing well because he has found the right manager, something that has eluded him for years at Newcastle and Charlton. He isn't going to walk out on the thing that has brought him back to form unless he is forced to. I think that it would be the last straw for Warnock too if we got an offer and Simon Jordan insists on it ?
orp pisshead1
22-11-2009, 08:46 PM
Agree, a mate who supports the pikeys said in the summer that NW was exactly the manager that ambrose need and he was spot on. For that reason alone I can't see us selling him unless NW/DA have no say in it.
Typical Palace
22-11-2009, 09:19 PM
Unfortunately I fear if realistic-ish bids come in for any of our players they will bite their hands off for the cash.
What is realistic for Ambrose? I suspect if a £1m bid comes in then the club may see it as a 'free' million and take it. Pure speculation of course and hopefully completely inaccurate.
Beanie
23-11-2009, 07:17 AM
Unfortunately I fear if realistic-ish bids come in for any of our players they will bite their hands off for the cash.
What is realistic for Ambrose? I suspect if a £1m bid comes in then the club may see it as a 'free' million and take it. Pure speculation of course and hopefully completely inaccurate.
Same assumption was made in the summer, but bids came and went. Okay, that was then, this is now but it's not a certainty, especially if SJ and Gold keep talking.
Typical Palace
23-11-2009, 10:41 AM
Beanie, do we know what bids came in? How much and from whom?
As far as I recall there was interest but no concrete bids.
cpfc4evandeva
23-11-2009, 01:38 PM
Goal scoring midfielder who is technically very good. Has Premiership experience and looks like he is approaching the peak of his career.
Also takes a great free-kick.
With the ridiculous prices being quoted nowadays anything under £2million ain't worth it imo.
milky87
23-11-2009, 02:50 PM
With the ridiculous prices being quoted nowadays anything under £25 million ain't worth it imo.
Edited :p
ZOHAR
27-11-2009, 09:30 AM
DARREN Ambrose has said he expects to still be at Crystal Palace after the January transfer window. The former Newcastle and Ipswich midfielder has already grabbed 11 goals this season and looks set to attract interest in the new year. With finances tight at Selhurst Park it remains to be seen whether Palace chairman Simon Jordan would accept any offers made for the 25-year-old, who signed on a free transfer when he was released by Charlton in July. But Ambrose has spelt out his desire to stay in SE25. He said: "Im delighted if people are talking about me because it shows Im doing well. But Ill be looking to stay in the new year and build on my performances and goal tally." Don't miss today's South London Press for the full story.
orp pisshead1
27-11-2009, 09:37 AM
While thats a standard answer from ambrose, I reckon he genuinely enjoys playing for palace n NW.
cpfc4evandeva
27-11-2009, 10:45 AM
Edited :p
:p :lux:
Thats the spirit!
David
27-11-2009, 11:53 AM
£1-£2m.
Come on guys, we couldn't afford to turn down £500k for a player who cost us nothing.
Vince Hilaire's Afro
27-11-2009, 12:16 PM
Sadly, it's not so much what the players are worth. Other clubs, if they're interested in our players, will test the club's resolve with paltry bids.
The only situation where we'd get the player's worth or more would be if they're tied up in a contract and we didn't have to sell.
It would be sad to see him go for less than his worth, but that's football, some you win, some you lose. And of course, we got him on the cheap in the first place because Charlton couldn't afford to keep him.
sw16girl
27-11-2009, 01:13 PM
Same assumption was made in the summer, but bids came and went. Okay, that was then, this is now but it's not a certainty, especially if SJ and Gold keep talking.
I believe both Clapham Grand and Sandown Eagle have stated that this is not the case. I have also been told that there were no bids for Moses Scannell and Clyne in the Summer. Interest shown but no concrete bids (except a possible half offer from Everton for Moses at a very very low price indeed (under £1m)). I do not recall any mention of bids for any of the other players but I suppose there may have been if you can say that there were.
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