Hibernian ropes in ‘giant’ Ma-Kalambay

Grappling with the absence of a quality custodian under the bar, Hibernian has roped in Chelsea goalkeeper Yves Makabu-Ma-Kalambay, hoping it would solve the problem. At Chelsea, Ma-Kalambay was never coach Jose Mourinho’s favourite and the Belgian was reduced to a bench-warmer for major part of his stay at the club, which he had joined in 2003. Mourinho in fact had more trust in Petr Cech, Carlo Cudicini and even Magnus Hedman. Ma-Kalambay never played for Chelsea first team even though he got the nod for the club’s pre-season tour of the US. Frustrated at not being picked, Ma-Kalambay naturally was relieved when Hibernian manager John Collins approached him and the youngster is now determined to give his best to live up to the expectations at his new club. The youngster said I’m really happy to be here at Hibernian. I’m leaving a great club in Chelsea, but I’m joining another great club in Hibernian, in a beautiful city with beautiful people. Trying to progress my career is one of the greatest challenges for me but I have the trust of a great manager behind me. That really made the option an easy one for me to take and I am looking forward to my time with Hibernian. At a mammoth 6 ft 5 inch, Ma-Kalambay resembles a giant and with him manning the goal, Hibernian has every reason to believe that they have left their citadel to a pair of safe hands.