Anthony Stokes (F free agent b.1988)

**geysir** · 15/01/2011, 12:55 PM

**geysir** · 15/01/2011, 1:17 PM

Post match - Lennon "Stokes is an instinctive goalscorer, but has a lot to learn"

**Royal rover** · 16/01/2011, 4:57 PM

was at the game yesterday - a semi decent performance from stokesy but he could of scored 4 - i'm not going to be critical of him - he needs a decent run in the team now now that hooper is back - hearts on wed we'll see how he gets on - but i'll give him 8/10 for yesterday

**Razors left peg** · 16/01/2011, 5:04 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

Anthony's second goal

that was brilliant

**Junior** · 16/01/2011, 9:17 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

Took the penalty and drove it home, a dicey shot down the middle.

is that commentator speak for scuffed it and watched it trickle over the line

Reminded me (unfortunately) of the Mendietta penalty back in 2002 that just avoided Shays trailing leg........

Originally Posted by Royal rover

hearts on wed we'll see how he gets on - but i'll give him 8/10 for yesterday

We've got Aberdeen at home next Saturday, followed by Hearts at home on the following Weds - Didnt want you to be sat in an empty Celtic Park wondering where the fcuk everyone was

**geysir** · 17/01/2011, 1:07 PM

Well Junior, I am not as long winded as you are prone to be on a rare occasion

The adjective I used to describe the actual shot was 'dicey'.

dicey = risky, uncertain, unpredictable, touch-and-go, precarious, unsafe, dangerous, fraught with danger, hazardous, perilous, high-risk, difficult; informal chancy, hairy, iffy, gnarly. ANTONYMS safe.

I think we are in agreement.

**Junior** · 17/01/2011, 1:27 PM

We are that!

**TrapAPony** · 22/01/2011, 2:59 PM

Celtic 1-0 up against Aberdeen. Stokes the goal scorer.

**irishfan86** · 22/01/2011, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

Celtic 1-0 up against Aberdeen. Stokes the goal scorer.

Well taken goal as well. Rounded the keeper and was very patient/cool with the finish. I took him as first goalscorer today as well!

**tetsujin1979** · 23/01/2011, 12:22 AM

4 goals in three games for Stokes now, after not scoring for more than 2 months

**irishfan86** · 23/01/2011, 6:25 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

4 goals in three games for Stokes now, after not scoring for more than 2 months

In fairness he was playing out wide before, and now he is (finally) getting a run at centre forward. Why managers insist on playing him out wide I will never know, he's useless as a winger IMO.

**Junior** · 24/01/2011, 10:40 AM

Linked up well with Hooper, who laid on the goal for Stokes. They are starting to form the signs of a decent partnership now, so hopefully Stokes can maintain his form and spot in the starting 11. Next up, Hearts at home on Weds, no doubt they'll be high in confidence after beating Rangers on Saturday though they didnt look all that great to be honest.

**OwlsFan** · 24/01/2011, 12:03 PM

Yes, the mighty Hearts led by one time wunderkid Stephen Elliott. Great to see Stokes improving on the 4 goals he scored in 60 appears in the English league.

**SkStu** · 26/01/2011, 7:34 PM

doing brilliantly so far for Celtic against Hearts. A couple of beautiful dribbles setting up decent chances and a penalty appeal turned down.

**SkStu** · 26/01/2011, 7:56 PM

and he's just scored a beautiful free kick. Outside the box just to the left of the left goalpost. curled up and around the wall. Superb.

**SkStu** · 26/01/2011, 8:17 PM

and another afte Hooper did all the hard work, was brought down by the keeper and Stokes was on hand to pounce on the loose ball and roll it in.

**rebelmusic** · 26/01/2011, 8:19 PM

That's 15 goals for the season so far right? 3 strikers in the SPL with over 40 goals between them in a half a season and the only one called up to the squad probably won't get a game....