Anthony Stokes (F free agent b.1988) [Archive] - Page 29

Colbert Report

27/10/2010, 11:43 AM

Stokes as a Winger is as Baffling to me as McShane as a fullback... Yet managers persist!!

You've got to keep McShane out of the middle. Disaster waiting to happen.

Junior

27/10/2010, 9:15 PM

Got a brace tonight. Nice left foot volley in to bottom corner and a right footed effort from close range, in off the post. Played in the centre with Hooper and did well for first half. Celtic once again came out in the second half and were awful, nearly allowing St. Johnstone back from 3-0 down. Ended 3-2 just.....

TrapAPony

27/10/2010, 9:32 PM

St Johnstone v Celtic Goals are here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oekayZ82-eg&feature=player_embedded

Edit : Looks like they have been taken down

OwenGoal

27/10/2010, 10:20 PM

What position did they play him in, up front or on the wing?

TrapAPony

27/10/2010, 10:24 PM

What position did they play him in, up front or on the wing?

Think he was on the left wing with Samaras & Hooper up front. At least that's what Sky Sports score centre has down on the team sheet.

Junior

28/10/2010, 8:26 AM

Nope. He played up top with Hooper as per original post

ArdeeBhoy

29/10/2010, 10:37 PM

And even got his first ever 'threat to his person', in an attack on his house in Scotland. He seemed quite relaxed about it all, according to the Guarniad report!

Razors left peg

30/10/2010, 11:39 AM

Hes playing up front today with Hooper out injured and he has looked very good so far, his movement is excellent and has shown some lovely skill. I think hes our most exciting striker outside of the main 2 of Keane and Doyle

tommy_c12000

30/10/2010, 1:23 PM

How did he do in 2nd half? Seemed to be quiet enuf judging on text commentary

Razors left peg

30/10/2010, 1:42 PM

How did he do in 2nd half? Seemed to be quiet enuf judging on text commentary

I missed the 2nd half

geysir

30/10/2010, 5:40 PM

I saw bits and pieces of the game and Stokes looked to be a live wire throughout. Left isolated up front a bit too much as Samaras is somewhat bi-polar, but nevertheless a good intelligent hard working display by Anthony.
Against Rangers he was disappointing and it was not just playing on the right side. He was given plenty of license to cut inside but he was not as smart as he can be with his play. No doubt though, he is a striker with room to improve.

The Fly

30/10/2010, 5:47 PM

Left isolated up front a bit too much as Samaras is somewhat bi-polar.

There's only two Georgios Samaras, there's only two Georgios Samaras!!!

Lenny82

06/11/2010, 7:43 PM

Didn't see the game today but heard he got 3. This lad is a natural goalscorer and going places. Such a shame he's not in the squad for the Norway friendly!

Cuyahoga

06/11/2010, 7:52 PM

Absolutely, this would be the ideal game for him to play in.

Poor Student

06/11/2010, 10:18 PM

Stokes was poor today. Should have been sent off for a reckless takle on Papac, could have broken his ankle. All he did today was drift infield and shoot wildly from distance with his left peg. There's an awful element of greed to his game. I know they say it's a healthy instinct for a striker but I think his decisions are way too far self centred.

I have to say that since Stokes has been played properly up front with Hooper he's laying on a lot of chances and assists and looking much more useful. He has skill, strength, vision, decent pass, a keen eye for goal, a good finish and he's very industrious. I think he's potentially Ireland's best striker after Keane and Doyle and could be leading our line in three or four years time.

gastric

07/11/2010, 5:54 AM

I have to say that since Stokes has been played properly up front with Hooper he's laying on a lot of chances and assists and looking much more useful. He has skill, strength, vision, decent pass, a keen eye for goal, a good finish and he's very industrious. I think he's potentially Ireland's best striker after Keane and Doyle and could be leading our line in three or four years time.

Completely agree with you. Why Trap has not picked him for the upcoming friendly is very strange. His industry and team play have greatly increased as he has matured.

Junior

10/11/2010, 7:54 PM

Subbed on 60mi s tonight. Tactical, Celtic 2-0 down at Tynecastle. Fairly quiet tonight but so was Samaras (well quiet / useless in his case) so it's a strange one.

Our man Conor Sammon scored again for Killie EDIT: he just got a second

AlaskaFox

10/11/2010, 8:20 PM

Sammon is a legend. Up to second top goalscorer in the SPL now. Kenny Miller is running away with it though.

Colbert Report

11/11/2010, 1:14 AM

Sammon is a legend. Up to second top goalscorer in the SPL now. Kenny Miller is running away with it though.

Anyone see his photo up on wikipedia? Classic.

Junior

11/11/2010, 8:24 AM

Younger than I thought as well at 24.

elroy

02/01/2011, 1:22 PM

Not playing in the Old firm match today and Samaras has just got a brace. Anyone been keeping tabs on him?? Not happening for him this season

tetsujin1979

02/01/2011, 2:27 PM

Not playing in the Old firm match today and Samaras has just got a brace. Anyone been keeping tabs on him?? Not happening for him this season
not scored since a hat trick in early November - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/PlayerDetails?playerID=42483 -but he's still the third top scoring Irish player this season so far with 9 goals - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/MonthlyStats?month=13

geysir

02/01/2011, 2:53 PM

Not playing in the Old firm match today and Samaras has just got a brace. Anyone been keeping tabs on him?? Not happening for him this season
Stokes was out injured or sick for a few games in December. He played in the game before this one and did alright. McCourt has played himself into the team - started and finished the game. Lennon took a few selection risks (some were forced) and changed formation. Samaras played alone upfront off McCourt and played with purpose.
Stokes will get back into the team and should have plenty more opportunities this season.

Junior

03/01/2011, 10:51 AM

Hooper is out injured, first choice striker.

As geysir says, McCourt has played his way in to the team with 3 consecutive 90 minute appearances (who'd have thought it!) Samaras bizarrely imo still gets his opportunity and was unplayable yesterday - fair play to him.

Stokes was on the bench and did not feature, and he hasnt done much of late, when he did get a run of games he was playing out wide which didnt really get the best out of him.

OwlsFan

05/01/2011, 9:02 AM

Speaking of Irish who don't make it at Celtic, where is Willo Flood these days?

tetsujin1979

05/01/2011, 9:10 AM

Speaking of Irish who don't make it at Celtic, where is Willo Flood these days?
he's at Middlesbrough, got injured on the first day of the season and still no date on his return: http://www.mfc.co.uk/articles/20100807/unlucky-willo-dislocates-knee_70638_2114794

drummerboy

05/01/2011, 10:39 AM

Stokes is a fancy dan. The company he is keeping in Glasgow leaves a lot to be desired. Needs to get a grip real soon, or he is heading for the scrap heap.

Junior

05/01/2011, 12:36 PM

Daryl Murphy too?

Got 15 minutes the other week. Came on as sub only to get 'injured' himself. From what I've read on the various message boards, he's getting a lot of stick at the moment from the Celtic support. Body language not right, looks out of his depth etc...

Have to say, I have never fancied him from the very little I have seen of him. Anyway I know he has his own thread but Murphy will be a failure before Stokes at Celtic in my opinion. Thats not meant to sound as negative as it does!!!

elroy

05/01/2011, 9:52 PM

Stokes is a fancy dan. The company he is keeping in Glasgow leaves a lot to be desired. Needs to get a grip real soon, or he is heading for the scrap heap.

Care to expand? He has had similar accusations thrown at him in the past at almost every club he was at but seemed to have 'matured' in recent times.

Eirambler

05/01/2011, 10:21 PM

Not in the least bit surprised at this, it was the only reason anyone could understand why Hibs let him go for under 1.5 million with two years left on his contract. The lad is a natural striker but trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes, didn't matter at Hibs and Falkirk where he was the first name on the teamsheet every week, but if he blows this chance after everything that happened at Sunderland he's done for as a top level striker.

The difference with Daryl Murphy is that he's not good enough. Stokes is good enough but unfortunately is also a complete tool.

geysir

06/01/2011, 12:22 AM

Exactly what trouble has followed young Anthony to Glasgow?

Charlie Darwin

06/01/2011, 12:47 AM

Isn't it more or less tradition for all Irish players in Glasgow to spend every night in the clubs? Neil Lennon used to love getting beaten up and Darren O'Dea used to act as McGeady's bodyguard when they went out. It's not coincidence O'Dea left right after McGeady went to Moscow - his work in Glasgow was done.

Leon Best would love it.

SkStu

06/01/2011, 1:06 AM

you have to question anyone who was writing about how great he was in the Star every week at 15 years of age.

gastric

06/01/2011, 1:15 AM

Being a glass half full person, Stokes' work ethic has impressed me at Celtic, and even his celebrations when they scored against Rangers when he was on the bench, indicate he is developing into a more mature player.

Charlie Darwin

06/01/2011, 1:50 AM

you have to question anyone who was writing about how great he was in the Star every week at 15 years of age.
I played against him when he was 15. He was crap!

geysir

11/01/2011, 2:08 PM

I read that Celtic are making a serious bid to sign Norwegian international Huseklepp, the one who scored against us. He is a better player than our young Anthony.
The Celtic squad is getting well bloated. Should the signing be completed, I'd say Murphy will be farmed out to oblivion and Anthony will have a serious challenge to get game time.

The Fly

11/01/2011, 2:30 PM

I played against him when he was 15. He was crap!

What age were you?

Charlie Darwin

11/01/2011, 2:44 PM

17 or 18 I think. Might have also been a factor.

Royal rover

12/01/2011, 11:28 AM

there's also talk of Adam rooney coming in so i believe - inverness will get nothing if he leaves in the summer - 2 russian clubs are also interested in him - will more than likely spell the end for murphy - i'll be at 3 Celtic games in the starting this saturday against his i'll keep you all posted

Charlie Darwin

12/01/2011, 9:24 PM

Scored an injury time penalty to spare Celtic's blushes tonight against Hamilton and had a second disallowed moments later in seemingly dodgy circumstances.

Junior

13/01/2011, 12:00 PM

Yeah, it was a pressure penalty which he tucked away with pure conviction. Then scored a bullet header in the 6 mins of added time (3 Reds were shown) but the linesamn ruled the corner had gone out of play before coming back in again. tight call but probably correct having only seen it once.

Gave the officials a right mouthful on his way off the pitch - In much the same way that a scally schoolkid would give a teacher or shopkeeper. I know tensions were heightened and all that but it just seemed so unnecessary - Lennon doesnt set a great example in this regard though either.

cornflakes

13/01/2011, 12:22 PM

I'm no Celtic supporter but are the fans happy with Lennon?
He doesn't seem to be doing a great job but the win against Rangers and his overall status as a legend probably means they'l back him, does it?

Junior

13/01/2011, 12:39 PM

He's a rookie, so the fanbase all have an element of doubt but as you say he has Celtic in his blood, was a great player for us and has done relatively well thus far. The win at Ibrox is still fresh in the memory so thats good news for him.

He had the disaster of SF cup exit last season, European exit in August, plenty of dropped points at home this season. So its not like hes the best thing since sliced bread but Id say the support are generally very positive towards him.

Stuttgart88

13/01/2011, 5:54 PM

Great penno alright. I thought he was going to miss.

Mad game, or at least the bits I saw were. Accies' goal was controversial. McGinn was booked for diving when it was a slam dunk penalty. Stokes' late goal was correctly ruled out, but what a call to make by linesman Murphy. Af if Celtic's paranoia levels weren't already high enough this season.

Still, it was linesman Murphy who flagged Scott McDonald onside for his winner v Rangers a few years ago which ultimately won Strachan the league. He was well offside!

Junior

14/01/2011, 8:37 AM

Stokes' late goal was correctly ruled out, but what a call to make by linesman Murphy. Af if Celtic's paranoia levels weren't already high enough this season.

Still, it was linesman Murphy who flagged Scott McDonald onside for his winner v Rangers a few years ago which ultimately won Strachan the league. He was well offside!

It was a mistake with the McDonald onside, no question but it was tight enough Stutts.

geysir

14/01/2011, 9:02 AM

Oft times, in commentator speak, a player being a few cm offside is described as being a yard offside.

OwlsFan

14/01/2011, 9:17 AM

It will never last.

It did -they got married ;)

I thought I'd bump this thread started by the late Eirebhoy. Stokes was a prodigy (not to be confused with a Proddie) and we had all these huge hopes. Something then goes wrong in between. True he made something of name for himself but the downward spiral didn't take long and he spends much of the time warming his backside on the bench of a mediocre Celtic side.

On a separate issue, I often wonder why failed centre forwards like Connolly/Elliott don't convert themselves to full back. They have pace, reasonable ball control so why not play full back ? Doesn't take long to learn the trade and you don't need to be tall (e.g. Carr, Irwin) to play the position.