Anthony Stokes
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Topic: Anthony Stokes
Posted By: zizu Kilbane
Subject: Anthony Stokes
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:05am
Didn't seem too tired on Sunday night when I saw him outside of Babylons on Camdon Street locked Hope he never gets called up again------------- "Sometimes, sh*t happens, someone's gotta deal with it, and who ya gonna call?" |
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Posted By: MayoMark
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:05am
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Waste of oxygen that pikey is. Good riddance ------------- They finally did it man... They killed my f**kin' car... |
Posted By: MintBerryCrunch
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:06am
| With Longcox Keane and Doyle he wont, his olde lad has him ruined |
Posted By: BaileNuisBhoy
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:17am
| Fcukin t**ser |
Posted By: Junior
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:17am
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In fairness to Stokes, he is attending the Celtic Convention being held in Las Vegas from the 12th June. A Week on the piss can take a lot out of you as we know, probably a wise move to pull out of the recent squads...............
All joking apart, he's finished with Ireland - Certainly whilst Trap is in charge anyway and rightly so in my opinion.
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Posted By: Vivakenbarlow
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:19am
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He isnt good enough anyway He cant even get into the celtic team for their big games He is a t**ser of the highest order We have at least 4 strikers who are much better than him anyway ------------- It took City 44 years to win the league and 10 months to lose it |
Posted By: Ireland4ever
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:35am
| Stokes will never get into an Ireland squad again under Trap. He may regret his decision if we do make it to Pokraine. |
Posted By: Barry
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:38am
| hes a f**kin **** |
Posted By: danny10tot
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:46am
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What a waste of talent!The chap needs a serious removal of his head from his A**e! Good riddance ------------- I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. George Best |
Posted By: grannyrule
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:46am
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Stokes isn't even that good anyway IMO. Doyle, Keane, Long, Cox, Walters, Best are all ahead of him with Conor Sammon & Noel Hunt better than him too. ------------- The only way is up |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:50am
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A lot of harsh comments towards a fellow Irish player. ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: Vivakenbarlow
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:51am
Put the rod away hb  ------------- It took City 44 years to win the league and 10 months to lose it |
horsebox wrote:Posted By: Junior
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:56am
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I think he has the ability and have be advocating him to feature in the friendlies for the last couple of years but I was really disappointed with the lame excuse for the recent no show.
Im just not sure he has the mental strenght to make it. Lots of rumour and gossip about attitude, off field antics that just seem to follow him where ever he goes. His Da's recent antics will not be helping him (and a small bit of me wonders if that had anything to do with the withdrawal?) but he is on his last chance with Lennon at Celtic and I'd say Trap wont be giving him a last chance.
I dont wish him ill, just wish he'd see the talent he has been gifted with....and grow the fcuk up...
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Posted By: dunloybhoy
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:05am
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feck him, hes made his decision and let him tear away. waste of space for Ireland ------------- put em under pressure! |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:06am
he is a complete and utter kunt ,  ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:09am
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dont need the chap anyways,fook em
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Posted By: ShamtheRam
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:45am
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Posted By: The Saint
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:48am
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whatever about his attitude he's not good enough anyway ------------- FAIlure Good shot, lovely ............ oh good jaysus |
Posted By: Aldos Tash
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:52am
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Would never stick the boot in on an irish player that gives there all for the jersey i.e McShane, but as for this clown dont think hes played a full 90 mins for celtic since christmas and he pulls this crap. Cheerio dont let the door hit you on the way out Mr Stokes, we wont see you in an Irish Jersey again any time soon and you wont find to many complaining ------------- Is fearr Gaelige bhriste na Bearla cliste |
Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 11:22am
he's played 90 minutes nine times since Christmas: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/PlayerDetails?playerID=42483&seasonID=140 - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/PlayerDetails?playerID=42483&seasonID=140 Of the 30 games he started, he only finished 20 |
Posted By: McG
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 11:26am
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An absolute arsehole. Reckon he'll be washed up in 3-4 years. ------------- YBIG Table Quiz winner 2016 & 2017 AS YOU WERE McGx |
Posted By: The Boy Z
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 11:27am
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what a **** for going out with his mates when he is off work! ------------- Theres only one sport that matters.. |
Posted By: Aldos Tash
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 11:48am
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Point taken, what I was trying to say is he was not a regular so the tiredness excess was in no way valid ------------- Is fearr Gaelige bhriste na Bearla cliste |
Posted By: Green Devil
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 12:20pm
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He was arrogant at the Kennedy Cup in 2002 when i was down there , he had 3 or 4 pairs of boots on the sideline all in a line and he also got sent off in our match against the DDSL because he was getting skint...His attitude stinks , f**k him ------------- "He drives two Ferraris; I think he's a very lucky lad to have 50 caps for Ireland," Eamonn Dunphy on Glenn Whelan |
Posted By: WindBag
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 12:29pm
| not gonna slate him, just a pity about the waste of talent.... |
Posted By: Denis Irwin
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 12:33pm
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Don't think Trap was going to be picking him anymore for the rest of his tenure given his ''tiredness'' excuse. ------------- Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one". Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
Posted By: nvidic
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 12:38pm
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So so frustrating seeing this, we all grew up kicking a football about dreaming about pulling the green jersey on, watching the boys on the field wishing that was us, then you have lads like that could be doing just that and throwing it away, absolutely sickening |
Posted By: McG
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 2:21pm
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The balding Stokes has just scored a lovely header v Cardiff ------------- YBIG Table Quiz winner 2016 & 2017 AS YOU WERE McGx |
Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 2:40pm
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Posted By: ShamtheRam
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 2:48pm
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Watch out for the lad Evans on the bench for Cardiff...meant to be a serious player. ------------- YBIG NPF founder and CEO |
Posted By: ShamtheRam
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 3:00pm
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Blatant peno. ------------- YBIG NPF founder and CEO |
Posted By: jackshat
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 3:03pm
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I hope Trap is finished with him. Anyone from a family of thugs like himself should never be allowed to wear the green ------------- It's Jack Shat |
Posted By: Honey Monster
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 5:26pm
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As much as I agree he's a t**ser with a shocking attitude, why so much anger for him being pissed in town?? ------------- 753 |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2011 at 6:08pm
Only saw this now. Dont think anyone is surprised though. Says it all. |
Posted By: Roberto Baggio
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 4:01am
maybe thats why he didn't join up with the panel
Robbie and the lads were holding him down and pulling at his hair
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Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 4:12am
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no sympathy for this eejit at all ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: shoveonyournicks
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 5:48am
Ya can't pick your family!!! He doesn't deserve to get another call up for Ireland because of the lack of desire and respect he has shown for the honor of representing his country. But ya can't decide players can't play for their country cause their parents or family are d*ckheads
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Posted By: colemanY2K
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 5:54am
He's not good enough anyway...so why are we even entertaining the thought.
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Posted By: shoveonyournicks
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 6:05am
He's an alright player and probably could be better except his attitude is up his hole.. All I'm saying is he doesn't deserve to be playing for Ireland based on his own merits(or lack of). Not because his 'da' is a wanna be gangster!
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Posted By: colemanY2K
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 6:10am
+1
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Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 7:42am
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will agree with that shoveonyournicks , if his da was pol pot i wouldnt care as long as he turned up and played his heart out for us ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: dunloybhoy
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 7:46am
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took his goal well last night, played decent enough for the 90mins. linked up well with hooper up front ------------- put em under pressure! |
Posted By: FREEWHEELER
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 7:53am
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His tiredness joke of an excuse was the last straw for me, can join Stephen Fookwit in the naughty chair forever. ------------- We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups..... |
Posted By: dean12
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 8:06am
| Destined for a Stephen Ireland role I think. |
Posted By: Tweetering
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 7:28pm
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I think Stokes is a decent player. Definitely good enough for our squad. But no way ahead of Robbie, Shane, Kevin. What we are doing is looking in from the outside, so we can't know for sure what is in Anthony's heart with regards to wearing the green jersey. So I think we should never judge too harshly, but at the same time all indications would seem to suggest that he is not 100% committed. I wouldn't go sl*gging him off though like some on this forum, as I think it's un-necessary. And yes, you can't choose your parents. |
Posted By: Landon Donovan
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 7:33pm
Add Walters and Cox to that list. ------------- Irish Times Fantasy 6 Nations League Name: YBIG League Password: YBIG |
Posted By: The Drifter
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2011 at 7:41pm
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it's a pity because he is a good footballer. but hasn't got the level head on him unfortunately. won't be playing for ireland while trap is managing us that is for damn sure.
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Posted By: Sloop John G
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 2:11pm
| Simon Cox scored 1 League goal last season. He done well to score 2 in 4 for Ireland so far but one of those goals was against the equivalent of League 1 opposition. Cox and Walters still have a lot to prove. Doyle, Keane and Long have nothing to prove. |
Posted By: Sloop John G
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 5:46am
Clock ticking for StokesCeltic striker must show improvement if he is to fulfil his world-beater potential
Saturday July 23 2011 BACK in December 2007, then Sunderland manager Roy Keane responded to reports of http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Anthony_Stokes - Anthony Stokes ' frequent visits to a prominent nightclub with a prediction. "He could be a top player," said http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Keane%2C_Inc. - Keane , "or he could be playing non-league in five years." With just under 18 months until that deadline, it's safe to say that Stokes will avoid the worst-case scenario. But the http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Celtic_FC - Celtic striker is nowhere near the other end of that equation either. In his days as a prodigious teenager with Shelbourne, when every club from across the water was falling at his feet, the confident south Dublin lad was tipped for greatness. Even people with no more than a passing interest in the schoolboy scene knew the name. Yet his rise to the senior ranks has taken place with an asterisk attached. Stokes is a social animal who enjoys the good life, a character in an era where there are few. The problem is that one person's character is another's messer. "Look, he's a wee bit of a rascal," said his current boss, http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Neil_Lennon - Neil Lennon , in February. "But we've all been there, and I wouldn't take that away from his personality. I quite like that... as long as he keeps working as hard as he's doing." By May, http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Neil_Lennon - Lennon was less impressed. After spending the majority of the title run-in on the substitutes' bench, Stokes was reported to be on a final warning after another breach of discipline. That came in a period where his father, John, hit the headlines twice. Firstly, for producing a banner saying the Queen wasn't welcome to the Stokes' Players Lounge bar in Fairview, a gesture which was always going to have an unfortunate knock-on effect for a Celtic player. Then, in April, both his parents and an uncle were arrested by http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Garda_Siochana - Gardai in connection with ammunition that was uncovered in the family pub. All were released from custody without charge. After that came another blaze of negative publicity, when http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Marco_Tardelli_%28footballer%29 - Marco Tardelli revealed that Stokes had pulled out of the end-of-season internationals because he was "too tired", a story that the player vehemently disputed in a Sunday newspaper interview last weekend. Tardelli had previously voiced the sentiment that Stokes didn't work hard enough. They spoke of his unavailability as though it confirmed their belief. While the other no-shows were included in the squad for next month's friendly with Croatia, Stokes missed the cut. Sympathy from the public was in short supply. Many Celtic fans are unconvinced by the enigmatic performer, who had the potential to be a cult hero after his move from http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Hibernian_FC - Hibernian last summer. Considering his prolific feats with both http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Falkirk_FC - Falkirk and Hibs -- in contrast with his erratic performances in England -- the Old Firm platform offered Stokes the opportunity to become a dominant player in Scotland. Sure, he had previous with Celtic; after his loan stint with Falkirk in 2006 made him hot property, and http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Arsene_Wenger - Arsene Wenger decided that he ultimately wasn't good enough for Arsenal, an auction ensued. The Hoops were in pole position until Sunderland intervened. The Black Cats offered a bigger wage, and Stokes took it. Still, that would have been forgiven if the new signing had shone in his first year at Parkhead. A haul of 14 goals seems respectable, yet the reality is that he was ineffective or just not selected for the Old Firm games. Instead, 23-year-old Gary Hooper, a capture from S****horpe, raced to the top of the supporters' affections. The feeling is that the Essex lad can be trusted to deliver on the big occasion. With Stokes, the perpetual question mark lingers. He has given plenty of interviews in his short career, either insisting that he has learned from his mistakes or claiming that he is simply misunderstood. When Keane publicly criticised Stokes' mentality at Sunderland, the player stressed that the incident was a "wake-up call". Almost four years on, it appears that the alarm is still malfunctioning. Friends of the player have indicated there was more to his decision to skip the Irish gathering than tiredness. In breaking his silence, Stokes backed up that story by saying there were "one or two other things" going on, with the fall-out from his family's well-documented troubles believed to be a factor. "I never got the chance to speak to Trapattoni," he said. "It went through the club, which was standard contact. They spoke to the FAI and discussed the situation. I've no idea where the 'too tired' phrase came from. It certainly wasn't me." It wasn't the first time that Stokes had communication difficulties with the Irish set-up; he was publicly lambasted by http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Don_Givens - Don Givens for failing to show for an U-21 game, but Keane actually shouldered the blame for that, admitting that it was Sunderland's responsibility to inform the FAI. Sometimes, because of his reputation, Stokes has been sinned against. Sean McCaffrey, his former U-19 manager, has gone on record to say he never had any issues handling the Terenure lad. "If you remember, after I made my senior debut, I went back and played with the U-19s a few days later. It's never mattered what age group, I love playing for http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Ireland - Ireland ," insisted Stokes last weekend. Despite all the trials and tribulations, Stokes is a young man. He celebrates his 23rd birthday on Monday. He has approached a crossroads, however. Improvement in his second season with Celtic is a necessity. If Lennon makes the same decision as Wenger and http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Steve_Bruce - Steve Bruce and deems the attacker surplus to requirements, then the perception that he lacks the temperament to cut it at a top club will be accepted as fact. It would be a desperate shame if a player with such ability veered down that path. Ireland's striking options actually look quite healthy at the moment, but when you examine possible successors to http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Robbie_Keane - Robbie Keane , Stokes offers a subtler alternative to the sheer athleticism and power of http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Shane_Long - Shane Long , or even http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Leon_Best - Leon Best . But he will write his own history. Pundits have consistently stated that, if he keeps the head screwed on, a glittering career with both club and country is within his capabilities. The patience is running out. Over to you, Anthony. Irish Independent |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 8:35am
Did anyone read that interview last sunday or know what paper it was in? Turning out for the underage teams is one thing I will give him. Sure it was only 11 months ago he was playing for the 21s in Tallaght and next night was in the squad for the seniors. And as he makes the point there that he made his debut and then turned out for the 19s. And I still do think he is the most naturally talented young goal scorer we have. His head and his social life is going to prevent him from realising his potential; he can often make rash decisions still in front of goal, a lot more often than most strikers. Unlike Wilson, Folan and McCarthy this was the 1st time he cried off and always seemed to turn up underage and even turned out for the B team as far as I remember in 07/08. So Id give him the benefit of the doubt on the desire side of things. But until he starts setting the world alight with goals and performances, he doesnt deserve to be in the squad and I wouldnt expect him to be in it again under Trap. Sure Trap never fancied him imo. |
Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 8:44am
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Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 8:49am
Both Stokes and Sheridan were drafted in. Sheridan started, cant remember whether Stokes got any game time. EDIT: Was an unused sub Rep of Ireland: Rep of Ireland: Given, McShane, Dunne, O'Shea, Kilbane (Cunningham 57), Fahey (Treacy 77), Andrews (Gibson 67), Green, Duff, Keane, Sheridan (Keogh 56). Subs Not Used: Westwood, Foley, Kelly, O'Dea, Stokes, Murphy. |
Posted By: Sloop John G
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 6:48am
| Stokes has scored a beaut' for Celtic. |
Posted By: MacMathuna
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:38am
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here tis.... http://eurorivals.net/hibernian:celtic-highlights-goals-video_20110724.html - http://eurorivals.net/hibernian:celtic-highlights-goals-video_20110724.html
no murphy, o'dea or towell on bench for celtic. ------------- Sinne Fianna Fáil atá fé gheall ag Éirinn. |
Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 10:30am
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that link seems to be down, they only have Ki's goal (Stokes with the assist) Stokes' goal is on 101greatgoals.com here: http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/anthony-stokes-hibernian-13745775/ - http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/anthony-stokes-hibernian-13745775/ |
Posted By: 9fingers
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 12:42pm
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decent goal, horrible jersey |
Posted By: Trapcandoit
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 1:49pm
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Fine goal. Still a lot of potential here. Being left out of the senior team could have been the kick up the b*****de the chap needed. ------------- 5 goals to go Robbie! |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 12:47am
Two quality goals Darren O'Dea is currently injured. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Sono
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 1:35am
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Stokes goal yesterday was absolutely top notch, if he can keep his head down this season and get scoring regularly we could be onto something good, a lot of IF's there but here's hoping.
Best of luck Stokes.
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Posted By: FREEWHEELER
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 2:21am
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He's finished for Ireland for the forseeable and rightly so, I will absolutely support him in a Celtic shirt and he took his goal well yesterday, but being "tired" last May was nothing short of nonsense and he shouldn't get another call up for a while for Ireland. ------------- We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups..... |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 2:34am
FW - Stokes came out and said that he didnt say that he was too tired. I think we all jumped on the bandwagon slating him before getting his side of the story.
I still believe he is 5th choice striker anyway.
After that came another blaze of negative publicity, when http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Marco_Tardelli_%28footballer%29 - Marco Tardelli revealed that Stokes had pulled out of the end-of-season internationals because he was "too tired", a story that the player vehemently disputed in a Sunday newspaper interview last weekend. Tardelli had previously voiced the sentiment that Stokes didn't work hard enough. They spoke of his unavailability as though it confirmed their belief. While the other no-shows were included in the squad for next month's friendly with Croatia, Stokes missed the cut. Sympathy from the public was in short supply. Friends of the player have indicated there was more to his decision to skip the Irish gathering than tiredness. In breaking his silence, Stokes backed up that story by saying there were "one or two other things" going on, with the fall-out from his family's well-documented troubles believed to be a factor. "I never got the chance to speak to Trapattoni," he said. "It went through the club, which was standard contact. They spoke to the FAI and discussed the situation. I've no idea where the 'too tired' phrase came from. It certainly wasn't me." It wasn't the first time that Stokes had communication difficulties with the Irish set-up; he was publicly lambasted by http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Don_Givens - Don Givens for failing to show for an U-21 game, but Keane actually shouldered the blame for that, admitting that it was Sunderland's responsibility to inform the FAI. Sometimes, because of his reputation, Stokes has been sinned against. Sean McCaffrey, his former U-19 manager, has gone on record to say he never had any issues handling the Terenure lad. "If you remember, after I made my senior debut, I went back and played with the U-19s a few days later. It's never mattered what age group, I love playing for http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Ireland - Ireland ," insisted Stokes last weekend. ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 3:03am
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why didnt he stamp out the too tired thing immediately ?? two months later ?? ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 3:21am
McCarthy, Gibson, Walters and Wilson all let the club inform the FAI. I really dont know why a players cant pick up hte phone and explain in person the reason why them cant make the squad. ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: Roberto Baggio
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 3:35am
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Did Keith Treacey not use the 'tired' line a few months before
hasnt stopped him getting picked again
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Posted By: DangerHere
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 6:54am
| All bad feeling about the tired thing aside, he is a good striker, but I would still have him behind Keane, Doyle, Long and Cox |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 7:51am
The thing going against Stokes is that Trap has never really fancied him. Hes been overlooked for the likes of Folan, Best, Sheridan and N Hunt in the past and more recently Cox; whether rightly or wrongly. There was rumours around last autumn that Trap wasnt impressed by his workrate iirc. |
Posted By: traphasntaclue2
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 9:12am
| what is wrong with players that they havnt the manners to phone team management themselves? |
Posted By: FREEWHEELER
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 9:58am
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Fair enough Horsebox, I didn't realise he defended himself over the tiredness thing but as Milla says, why did it take him 2 months to come back on it (and I understand he had issues with his Da acting the maggot etc etc)?
And as you rightly say (and I've said loadsa times), why didn't he just hit CALL button on his phone and poxy SPEAK to someone? All this texting and going through 3rd parties etc, loada bolloxology, they're only short of not wiping their own holes at this stage. ------------- We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups..... |
Posted By: Sono
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 1:58am
He is a better player than Cox and IF he keeps his head down scores a lot of goals and IF others around him are not scoring then Stokes has to be picked simple as that, yeah a lot of if's in there but he has potential and knows where the back of the net is too, just hope Lennon can get him to knuckle down, huge season for the lad.
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Posted By: Honey Monster
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 2:04am
Really?
The lad is a chancer, and that's not just my opinion, I've heard plenty of stories about him. Loads of talent, loads of bullsh*t to go with it. Big season for him indeed. He might finally get his finger out and surprise us all.
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Posted By: Sono
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 3:07am
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Yeah in my opinion stokes is better than Cox, we already have Doyle who doesn't score enough goals, Long has yet to prove himself in the prem as has Stokes but he is a better goal scorer than Cox that's for sure and we need a long term replacement for Keane. |
Posted By: Sloop John G
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 3:43am
| Simon Cox had one good season in the Champonship. That is his claim to fame. Before that, he was pulling up trees in League 1. The lad scored 1 goal in approximately 20 appearances at West Brom. Sure, he made a good start for Ireland but so did Dominic Foley. Should we call him up too? His goalscoring record might as well read 1 in 4 because a goal against Northern Ireland shouldn't even count. |
Posted By: Sono
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 3:53am
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Agree with all that Prop. |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 4:02am
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Maybe Stokes is better than Cox or maybe Cox is better than Stokes but the realitiy is Cox showed up and earned his place against weak opposition and Stokes stayed at home.
Trap will remember that. It would need Stokes to have a fantastic season for Celtic and scoring goals in the Europa League for Trap to consider Stokes again. ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: Green Devil
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 8:54am
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Cox is Cox and Stokes is Stokes we all have different opinions , now imo i think its great (even though Stokes attitude stinks) that we can afford to say a Celtic striker who scores goals can be our 5th choice striker , success comes with squad and playing pool depth!!
Stokes can only do the business on the field for Celtic and if he does well maybe we'll see him playing for Ireland again who knows?!! ------------- "He drives two Ferraris; I think he's a very lucky lad to have 50 caps for Ireland," Eamonn Dunphy on Glenn Whelan |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 9:27am
 Well with that stupid logic he should have 1 in 3 or can you count? And had a legit goal ruled out in Skopje. And only played a half hour against Italy. Anyway it makes no difference who is better than who. Stokes wont be in the squad for the forseeable future, and Doyle, Cox, Keogh and Long are ahead of him in the pecking order.
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Posted By: Huggybeer
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 9:48am
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Id have Stokes over Keogh any day, hardly prolific Andy Keogh 2003–2005 Leeds United 0 (0) 2004 → S****horpe United (loan) 12 (2) 2005 → Bury (loan) 4 (2) 2005–2007 S****horpe United 86 (19) 2007– Wolverhampton Wanderers 116 (19) 2010–2011 → Cardiff City (loan) 13 (2) 2011 → Bristol City (loan) 15 (2) National team‡ 2006– Republic of Ireland B 2 (1) 2006–2008 Republic of Ireland U21 4 (3) 2007– Republic of Ireland 21 (1) |
Posted By: Sloop John G
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 9:55am
| @ Kerrzy If I didn't know any better, I would say you are confused. |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 9:57am
His record is of no significance at this stage. Trap picks him consistently in squads, Stokes he does not. Not hard to figure who he favours, rightly or wrongly. |
Posted By: Bob Hoskins
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 10:05am
The reason is simple enough, they are 'special needs' and someone has to do it for them I really do detest the modern player - why anyone would approach them for photographs or worse autographs is beyond me. ------------- Romario 2016: And the ticket mafia gets caught! Well, four years ago I had already told the government. |
Posted By: Sloop John G
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 10:12am
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Simon Cox tallied 1 League goal in 19 games for West Brom, that included 8 starts. Anthony Stokes tallied 14 League goals in 29 games for Celtic. Simon Cox has had 1 good season at Championship level. Anthony Stokes has learned from the best at Arsenal and has scored goals for fun, when played in his natural position. Cox got a start on a silver platter in the Nations Cup. Stokes has never even got a fleeting chance to show what he can do. Stokes' reputation precedes him. |
Posted By: FiremanDan
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 10:17am
As what though ? ------------- Sean Og O Hailpin.... his father's from Fermanagh, his mother's from Fiji, neither a hurling stronghold." |
Posted By: dunloybhoy
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 10:33am
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stokes acts like a prick. im a celtic fan and i can see it. he has a reputation and he makes a hash outa a good chance that he has at celtic.
is he better than cox, yes he is but stokes's behaviour leaves him having no chance to show what he can do for Ireland.
if he improves his attitude then he might have a chance. ------------- put em under pressure! |
Posted By: The Drifter
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 1:37pm
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if stokes just keeps his head down, lets the goals do the talking, doesn't say anything negative, keeps his behaviour intact, he will get in the ireland team. if he keeps coming out in newspapers saying sh*te, giving lennon a hard time on the training ground, not giving 100% then he will be left in the international wildnerness. simon cox took his chance when stokes pulled out and that is why he's there. stokes did himself absolutely no favours. ------------- My dream has always been to play for the Republic of Ireland - James McClean. |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 3:49pm
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The 23-year-old said: “I’m used to it at this stage. I know if I have done anything wrong, it will be blown out of proportion. I have put myself in bad situations as well so it’s probably a bit of both to be honest. “The situation with Ireland, everyone knows I only had a couple of weeks off. It’s going to be a long season and I just wanted a rest. I had other things going on as well. “That was it – I never said I was too tired to play. Sometimes you have to look at other things in your life as well, that’s all it was really.†Read more: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/stokes-salutes-lennon-approach-514321.html#ixzz1TFLdDDtv - http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/stokes-salutes-lennon-approach-514321.html#ixzz1TFLdDDtv ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: Honey Monster
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 6:24pm
Thanks for clearing that up for us Anthony!
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Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 7:04pm
Those 2 quotes not completely contradict each other????  |
Posted By: greenforever
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 7:21pm
Runs in the family, the Queen not welcome in the players lounge, but they show non stop british football ------------- I know nothing :-) |
Posted By: AntrimMan
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 3:14am
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Cox came in and grabbed his opportunity with both hands. I couldn't give a bollix really what his club form is like. He's busted a gut and done well in a green jersey and thats all that matters. Likewise Sean St Ledger who is mediocre at best at club level but has put in some fantastic performances for his country.
In short - we love Cox! Stokes - wasted your chance - however, a season ticket can be yours for just €189  ------------- @AntrimMan85 |
Posted By: ShamtheRam
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 5:31am
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I would fully support the abusing of Anthony Stokes during the Dublin Super Cup. ------------- YBIG NPF founder and CEO |
Posted By: Ireland4ever
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 5:33am
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Posted By: Roberto Baggio
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 5:38am
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Stokes wasnt the only one who pulled out of the June internationals with a feeble excuse There are a lot of irishmen who should be booed then Sham |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 5:54am
Will listen out for you. another |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 5:56am
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stokes is an utter tool, would nearly boo him myself.. but nah.... he wont be back anytime soon
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Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 5:59am
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Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 6:26am
spot on He is talking in the Daily Ranger today about it. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2011/07/27/anthony-stokes-playing-friendlies-for-celtic-is-probably-closest-i-ll-get-to-playing-in-dublin-after-pulling-out-of-irish-squad-86908-23300109/ - http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2011/07/27/anthony-stokes-playing-friendlies-for-celtic-is-probably-closest-i-ll-get-to-playing-in-dublin-after-pulling-out-of-irish-squad-86908-23300109/ ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: dunloybhoy
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 8:28am
 ------------- put em under pressure! |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 8:47am
Why?
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Posted By: TangyZizzle
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 8:57am
That's not on. The only Irish player I'd ever come close to booing is Stephen Ireland, but I can't even see that ever happening. ------------- God save Ireland! said the heroes, God save Ireland said they all.Whether on the scaffold high or the battlefield we die,Oh what matter when for Erin dear we fall! Dalyer - so good they sold it twice |
Posted By: ericdogg
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 9:16am
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At the end of the day Stokes is a good player...but he is not in the same bracket as Keane, Doyle or Long so for the foreseeable future he is only going to be on the edges of any Irish squad.
I personally dont believe he is nowhere near good enough to be a regular starter in the Irish team and coupled with his sh*tty attitude he probably doesnt warrant a place in the squad. ------------- International Caps - 7 International Goals - 1 |