Anthony Stokes (F free agent b.1988)

**liamoo11** · 19/04/2013, 5:51 PM

Originally Posted by Junior

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22220470

Celtic are to offer Anthony Stokes a new contract, with the Irish striker nearing the end of his current terms.
Manager Neil Lennon revealed the news but did not go into any details on the length of the proposed deal.
Stokes, who joined the club from Scottish Premier League rivals Hibernian in August 2010, missed five months of the season through injury.
The 24-year-old headed in the winning goal in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United.
He came off the bench at Hampden to settle a 4-3 thriller in extra time.
It was a fifth goal of the season for the Republic of Ireland international, who found the net on 40 occasions during the previous two campaigns with Celtic.
Capped four times, Stokes has not been selected for his country since he withdrew from the 2011 Nations Cup, citing tiredness.

might be better for him to move on a free if the chance came to the likes of hull or forest when they get promoted in this years playoffs

**Crosby87** · 19/04/2013, 10:58 PM

He was only capped 4 times? Gosh it seems like it was more. I mean think about it 91 pages for a guy capped 4 more times than Dr. Peepee.

**Stuttgart88** · 20/04/2013, 10:48 AM

I think he should stay put. He needs stability rather than another false start and I expect Hooper will be sold which'll give him more time.

**Ol� Ol�** · 20/04/2013, 4:52 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I think he should stay put. He needs stability rather than another false start and I expect Hooper will be sold which'll give him more time.

The possibility of a link-up with Kevin Doyle at Celtic too. If only their talents could be combined into one player.

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/04/2013, 12:00 AM

He'd be better off moving to England if he harbours serious hopes of getting back into the Ireland team. Playing in the SPL will do him no favours.

**tricky_colour** · 21/04/2013, 1:22 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

He'd be better off moving to England if he harbours serious hopes of getting back into the Ireland team. Playing in the SPL will do him no favours.

If Stoke don't sign Stokes they deserve to be relegated.

**peadar1987** · 21/04/2013, 9:47 AM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

If Stoke don't sign Stokes they deserve to be relegated.

Stoke saw how Steven Ireland's Ireland career worked out!

**tricky_colour** · 21/04/2013, 12:57 PM

Yes but he wasn't called Steven Stoke!

**Crosby87** · 21/04/2013, 2:37 PM

This is going to give him a stroke.

**OwlsFan** · 23/04/2013, 7:10 AM

Originally Posted by Crosby87

He was only capped 4 times?

He got that many!

**Fixer82** · 27/05/2013, 1:24 AM

Awarded Man of the Match in Scottish Cup Final by the Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...tish-cup-final

**ArdeeBhoy** · 27/05/2013, 2:24 PM

Played well yesterday, surprisingly enough.

**CraftyToePoke** · 05/06/2013, 2:03 AM

Rejected Celtics extension offer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22774959

**gastric** · 05/06/2013, 4:19 AM

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

Rejected Celtics extension offer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22774959

Will be interesting to see what happens, I think he will stay at Celtic. Couldn't believe it when I read that he is only 24. it seems an age since he was at Sunderland!

**gastric** · 10/06/2013, 10:39 AM

Mentioned this in 'Irish Abroad', now confirmed as Stokes. Not good if true.

http://www.thesun.ie/irishsol/homepa...ilt-drink.html

**ArdeeBhoy** · 10/06/2013, 10:46 AM

The fact it's in that rag almost makes you feel sorry for Stokes.

**DeLorean** · 06/08/2013, 2:23 PM

Great start to the season for Stokes. Suppose he must be a guaranteed starter after Hooper's exit. His pass here just after the seven minute mark is top class, reminded me a bit of Gilardino's pass for Del Piero in the 2006 WC semi final.