View Full Version : Anthony Stokes (F free agent b.1988)
geysir
07/04/2011, 1:10 AM
Some very nice bits of play here with young Stokes, from the game against Hibs.
Hooper and Stokes (http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=nlzu4o&s=7)
Stuttgart88
07/04/2011, 9:23 AM
Hooper looks a fine player. I was sceptical when they bought him, but it looks like a very shrewd purchase.
That penalty was sweet, though I gather he missed one later.
Really good partnership.
So, is Stokes the main guy (with Hooper) for almost all the games bar Rangers, where Samaras is the horse for the course?
TiocfaidhArmani
07/04/2011, 10:17 AM
Hooper looks a fine player. I was sceptical when they bought him, but it looks like a very shrewd purchase.
That penalty was sweet, though I gather he missed one later.
Really good partnership.
So, is Stokes the main guy (with Hooper) for almost all the games bar Rangers, where Samaras is the horse for the course?
Hooper scored more goals and played less games in the championship for Scunthorpe than Andy Carroll did last year for Newcastle who romped the league. I had high hopes for him and he's not disappointed.
Stokes played well again, I was at the game and he linked well with Hooper. I have a feeling he won't be dropped the next rangers games. He deserves a chance and such a yong partnership with pace will give David Weir nightmares.
Fixer82
07/04/2011, 11:25 AM
Why did Stokes have his name on his shirt in Japanese? Or did they all? Some sort tsunami solidarity gesture?? Anyone know?
TiocfaidhArmani
07/04/2011, 11:33 AM
Why did Stokes have his name on his shirt in Japanese? Or did they all? Some sort tsunami solidarity gesture?? Anyone know?
It was to raise funds for the earthquake victims, the jerseys are being auctioned off for the earthquake fund. They were all in Japanese, yeah.
Junior
07/04/2011, 11:37 AM
Was at the game myself last night. The restored partnership of Stokes and Hooper did not disappoint. within 30 seconds, Stokes had played a one-two with Hooper and played him in on goal and he should have done better with the chance.
Stokes slotted home a nice goal from just inside the box from a through ball from deep. He then had a fresh air swipe from around the penalty spot when Hooper played him in, should have done better.
Later Stokes assisted Hooper for his second goal with a nice outside of the boot flick through ball.
Second half was disappointing after going 3-0 up. Hibs were poor generally but after Liam Miller (remember him?) put away a penalty for them to make it 3-1, things could have got nervy if they got a second but they didnt.
Stokes put it a good shift, pulling out wide to create opening and harrying defenders when they were on the ball. He even did some good defensive work on set pieces, I recall one great defensive header from a Hibs corner.
Hooper skewed his second penalty a foot wide, missing out on his hatrick as a result.
Samaras was an unused sub.
Im not sure Robbie would work well with a partner such as Stokes, I kind of think he should do (both clever players, one-two's, good running etc..) but Robbie has tended to work best with a big man. Long and Doyle have shown they can play a lone role or the target guy for Robbie. Hooper certainly isn't that, him and Stokes are two strikers quite similiar style and qualities that can cause twice the damage. I really want Stokes to get a chance in a few friendlies but realistically Im not sure how he would best be utilised in a Trap team.
On a side note - The Israeli, Kayal was immense again last night in the middle of the park. I fully expect him to be in the Premiership next year or certainly for Celtic to receive some serious offers which will need considering.
geysir
07/04/2011, 12:44 PM
Samaras is certainly an enigma but has more ability and is more versatile than the Dutchman JVoH. Celtic need a player like him and Murphy doesn't cut it at this level.
I see there was an article in the Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2011/03/23/celtic-striker-anthony-stokes-can-become-exceptional-says-sports-shrink-who-is-helping-hitman-improve-game-86908-23009438/) about a sport's psychologist and his work with Stokes. It might be made up shíte but I suspect it's not. Unless he has full permission from Anthony to discuss his personal issues in public I find that sort of thing to be an exercise in self promotion, violating confidentiality and the basic ethics of his profession.
Stuttgart88
07/04/2011, 1:27 PM
Yep, bloody quacks, all of them.
Watching Stokes' goal last night put a thought in my mind. He took it really well, but he had that little bit of time that Conor Sammon used to get at Killie when scoring similar goals. I think in the few chances Sammon has had so far at Wigan he has shown he has less time. His efforts on goal have been decent but he needs to get used to that aspect, and get his shots away a fraction quicker.
seanfhear
07/04/2011, 7:14 PM
Some very nice bits of play here with young Stokes, from the game against Hibs.
Hooper and Stokes (http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=nlzu4o&s=7)
Some nice play by Anthony there alright.
TiocfaidhArmani
08/04/2011, 10:12 AM
Stokes' da has been arrested in a crackdown on so-called dissident republicans. Ammo was found in the shed out the back.
paul_oshea
08/04/2011, 1:47 PM
Haha found it funny to see that your username reported this.
For activity relating to the Real IRA and criminal gang
Hibs4Ever
08/04/2011, 3:50 PM
http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/stokes-father-among-three-arrested-amid-crime-crackdown-500463.html
Stuttgart88
08/04/2011, 4:14 PM
What a tool.
I'm sure Lizzie is gutted she can't buy a pint in Mr. Stokes' pub.
geysir
08/04/2011, 6:38 PM
Huge search operation, 100 Gardai + dogs = just about zilch
No doubt a disguised strategy, to pretend they know nothing, have no intelligence, when in fact they are really cute hoors, with active wire taps, round the clock surveillance and a snitch on every corner, in the war against the long running drugs turf battles, murder and mayhem.
gastric
08/04/2011, 8:46 PM
It seems there certainly is a political aspect to all of this. Don't think it will help young Anthony in his attempts to start against Rangers.
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/celtic-stars-father-held-in-dawn-raids-2614359.html
geysir
09/04/2011, 8:48 AM
I didn't read the tabloids, which carry a lot of weight around this thread.
The IT doesn't name anybody who were arrested, which is the way it should be. Getting arrested under section 30 means nothing, unless there is a charge.
'The three people arrested - One of the men is a businessman. However, neither he nor the other two arrested people were the central targets.'
Anthony is living his young adult life playing professional football in another country.
Stuttgart88
09/04/2011, 10:36 AM
The country whose head of state Mr. Stokes doesn't want to visit Ireland, or is it just that he doesn't want her to order a pint in his pub? Maybe he's just a misogynist?
This issue is certainly a PR embarrassment for Celtic and the player, particularly at this very sensitive time.
paul_oshea
09/04/2011, 11:27 AM
the bullets found could be his own bullets though surely licensed for his rifle?unless the gards aren't aware of the location of his rifle and bullets or mores the point its meant to be in his house or whatever.
Stuttgart88
09/04/2011, 1:05 PM
Maybe Mr. Stokes has been sending bullets in the post to Neil Lennon for dropping his son?
seanfhear
09/04/2011, 1:16 PM
Maybe Mr. Stokes has been sending bullets in the post to Neil Lennon for dropping his son?I am not certain that Mr Stokes senoir is smart enough not too do that ! ! !
tetsujin1979
09/04/2011, 1:18 PM
Maybe Mr. Stokes has been sending bullets in the post to Neil Lennon for dropping his son?
don't even joke about that Stutts, heard a few things recently about what happens to Lennon's family in Scotland that shocked me
Stuttgart88
09/04/2011, 1:41 PM
True enough.
TiocfaidhArmani
11/04/2011, 12:17 PM
don't even joke about that Stutts, heard a few things recently about what happens to Lennon's family in Scotland that shocked me
That worst one was him being attacked at traffic lights (by two middle class medial students no less) and punched with his young daughter screaming in the passenger seat.
tetsujin1979
17/04/2011, 12:33 PM
missed a penalty in the Scottish Cup Semi Final
geysir
17/04/2011, 1:10 PM
A second penalty (nailed on variety) awarded to Celtic after Stokes was needlessly taken/chopped down, near the end line.
Stokes didn't take it though.
rebelmusic
17/04/2011, 4:24 PM
He had a hand in all four goals, assist for the second.
BonnieShels
17/04/2011, 6:16 PM
A second penalty (nailed on variety) awarded to Celtic after Stokes was needlessly taken/chopped down, near the end line.
Stokes didn't take it though.
Lovely heavy touch from Anto to draw the tackle. Gruesome match.
geysir
17/04/2011, 7:26 PM
I didn't watch much of the game but Stokes looked like he was playing well. I heard a few comments about a 'soft penalty'. I don't know which penalty the reference was for, maybe both? Of course anything can happen with a scottish ref but what else can you say when Stokes was chopped down by a two footed, studs up, late lunge, with no stud making the slightest contact with the ball.
paul_oshea
19/04/2011, 2:53 PM
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/state-visits/a-royal-mess-we-meet-the-people-who-want-to-spoil-the-queens-visit-2621895.html
BonnieShels
19/04/2011, 4:36 PM
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/state-visits/a-royal-mess-we-meet-the-people-who-want-to-spoil-the-queens-visit-2621895.html
Used to love the Players as my local in days of yore.
This though us a cracking line:
Joe and Richard don't just look at a glass being half empty or half full. The remaining water is enslaved in a glass prison created by the thirsty forces of international capitalism which have drained the rest.
there are a few gems in that article alright! I posted it over on the Current Affairs forum and the humour wasnt appreciated!
paul_oshea
20/04/2011, 10:23 AM
I'm banned from that forum unfortunately, as I'm sure there are a lot over there masquerading as well informed, know it alls about the economy and what not when really they have been praying at the altar of the Porcelain Priest, revering at the inner sanctum of one Armitage Shanks(aka Reverend Rectum).
TrapAPony
20/04/2011, 7:56 PM
Just scored against Kilmarnock from inside the box to the top left corner of the goal. Kilmarnock 0-4 Celtic.
Junior
20/04/2011, 8:21 PM
Rifled it home, great finish. Needed it as well as he's missed a couple of chances. Has put in a good shift, can spot a pass as well can young Anthony.
Celtic play Rangers on Sunday at Ibrox, will Stokes get the start or will Lennon revert to Samaras?
On a side note, Ryan O'Leary played CB for Kilmarnock. Son of Pierce(Sp?), Nephew of David, born in Glasgow. Dont think we'd be looking at him too closely if Kilmarnocks defensive performance tonight is anything to go by......
tetsujin1979
20/04/2011, 8:34 PM
On a side note, Ryan O'Leary played CB for Kilmarnock. Son of Pierce(Sp?), Nephew of David, born in Glasgow. Dont think we'd be looking at him too closely if Kilmarnocks defensive performance tonight is anything to go by......
He declared for Scotland a few years ago
Junior
20/04/2011, 8:47 PM
I knew you'd be on the ball Tets! however I presume he hasnt yet played competitively for Scotland, not that Im advocating even looking at him, if he's made his choice then good luck to him.
paul_oshea
20/04/2011, 9:19 PM
Haha did anyone see the bbc report on the stuff.quite anti the protestant Scottish background.showed Celtic fans holding scarfs aloft and then it show hillbilly inbred beer belly missing tooth oafs jumping around drunk with union jacks around their bare chested shoulders.brilliant.
they then intervieed an expert from Edinburgh university called tom devine lovely Irish name who said and i paraphrase certain members of the rc hierarchy believe it is not rooted in two communities hatred of eachother but in a basic sectarian anti catholic anti Irish bigotry in Scottish society. from a catholic of an Irish background.i think they needed a Jew or a Muslim expert giving his opinion.
DannyInvincible
20/04/2011, 9:27 PM
Haha did anyone see the bbc report on the stuff.quite anti the protestant Scottish background.showed Celtic fans holding scarfs aloft and then it show hillbilly inbred beer belly missing tooth oafs jumping around drunk with union jacks around their bare chested shoulders.brilliant.
they then intervieed an expert from Edinburgh university called tom devine lovely Irish name who said and i paraphrase certain members of the rc hierarchy believe it is not rooted in two communities hatred of eachother but in a basic sectarian anti catholic anti Irish bigotry in Scottish society. from a catholic of an Irish background.i think they needed a Jew or a Muslim expert giving his opinion.
Would you rather Ally McCoist then?
geysir
21/04/2011, 9:48 AM
A good all round display from Anthony last night away to Kilmarnock.
He has given himself a decent chance to be selected on Sunday, also aided by his nemesis Samaras having a sub appearance where everything that could go wrong..did!
Lovely 4th goal from Anthony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KWtkCe0zEc&feature=youtu.be
BonnieShels
21/04/2011, 1:16 PM
there are a few gems in that article alright! I posted it over on the Current Affairs forum and the humour wasnt appreciated!
I saw that. I was wondering where it was I had posted that exact same excerpt. very funny all the same.
Paul, you're not half bitter about being banned are ya?
No one masquearades as an expert... we all just are experts! :)
livehead1
21/04/2011, 1:26 PM
I don't think Stokes will ever be good enough to be considered a regular starter, would love to be proven wrong though.
paul_oshea
21/04/2011, 2:39 PM
I saw that. I was wondering where it was I had posted that exact same excerpt. very funny all the same.
Paul, you're not half bitter about being banned are ya?
No one masquearades as an expert... we all just are experts! :)
No, not at all I was banned about a point I made about public service workers, but look at the big hullabaloo now with that :D
BonnieShels
22/04/2011, 11:17 AM
No, not at all I was banned about a point I made about public service workers, but look at the big hullabaloo now with that :D
Yeah the lousy freeloaders with their six-day weekends.
Heh, nothing like a six-day weekend lads!
geysir
24/04/2011, 1:30 PM
Eventful subs appearance for Stokes. Won a soft penalty and got booked for a dive. Showed a few nice touches though, which suggests he could'a been a contender if he had more game time.
Lionel Ritchie
24/04/2011, 2:28 PM
penalty and booking were both soft. Davis couldn't get out of his way for the penalty. As for the card -I thought there was contact -not enough to merit a penalty either mind but enough to make a player change his step and end up on the grass.
which suggests he could'a been a contender if he had more game time.
You don't understand. He coulda had class, coulda been a contender. He coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what he is, let's face it. It was you, Stokesey
ifk101
23/05/2011, 5:57 AM
Has pulled himself out of the squad for the Celtic Cup because of "tiredness".
http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/tired-stokes-angers-tardelli-155414.html
drummerboy
23/05/2011, 7:49 AM
He obviously hasn't inherited any of his father's “patriotic” characteristics. However I don't think his absence will weaken, an already weakened squad. He is clearly not up to international standard. Hopefully he will never be considered for the international squad again.
dr_peepee
23/05/2011, 7:56 AM
Tosser... He's a Motherwell Striker in waiting. Leave him to it...
Stuttgart88
23/05/2011, 8:06 AM
Warming the bench at Celtic must be harder work than I thought.
Pr1ck. Citing "tiredness" has put an end to his Irish career under Trap.
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