Anthony Stokes (merged threads)

[Pretty Boy]

Take a bow.

Work rate was superb especially after the red card for Cummings. Tough slog, not a lot was sticking or falling for him but he covered every blade of grass. Atttude was 1st class.

[bingo70]

Take a bow.

Work rate was superb especially after the red card for Cummings. Tough slog, not a lot was sticking or falling for him but he covered every blade of grass. Atttude was 1st class.

Something happened at the end of the game, it looked like he was trying to get down the tunnel but Stubbs had to usher him back on the pitch and was telling him to calm down.

Did anyone else see it or was I imagining things?

[jacomo]

Take a bow.

Work rate was superb especially after the red card for Cummings. Tough slog, not a lot was sticking or falling for him but he covered every blade of grass. Atttude was 1st class.

Good to hear.

I was a bit sceptical about his return but he can definitely win me over.

[Sammy7nil]

Something happened at the end of the game, it looked like he was trying to get down the tunnel but Stubbs had to usher him back on the pitch and was telling him to calm down.

Did anyone else see it or was I imagining things?

You are imaging it :greengrin he did leave the pitch shortly after final whistle though.

I may be wrong but i thought he was quite and no better than alright i wanted him subbed after 60 mins

[hibsbollah]

His skill in the far corner late on, and then to pick out the perfect pass to Carmichael was sublime. Would have been a great goal.

[hibee_girl]

You are imaging it :greengrin he did leave the pitch shortly after final whistle though.

I may be wrong but i thought he was quite and no better than alright i wanted him subbed after 60 mins

I agree with you, I didn't think he was that great tonight. Yes there were flashes of brilliance from him but for the majority I wasn't impressed.

[Pretty Boy]

I agree with you, I didn't think he was that great tonight. Yes there were flashes of brilliance from him but for the majority I wasn't impressed.

He wasn't brilliant technically by any means but his effort was superb.

There was once in the 2nd half he ran about 40 yards at full speed to close a defender down and won us a corner, his touch and cross for Boyle, who volleyed wide, late on was also as a result of sheer determination to get to the ball. I lost count of how may times he stopped Hearts defenders winning free headers or gambled in behind and forced them to play balls they would normally have let run back to, or helped onto, the keeper.

A lot has been said about Stokes attitude but it was spot on tonight imo.

[SeanWilson]

His skill in the far corner late on, and then to pick out the perfect pass to Carmichael was sublime. Would have been a great goal.

100% this, having him and Bartley on the pitch towards the end made the difference.

[adhibs]

Put in a big shift without getting much of the ball. 100% commitment from him.

[Beefster]

I thought that he was great. Some folk totally underestimate the benefit to a team of having a front man who doesn't stop closing players down and holding the ball up.

[stantonhibby]

I thought that he was great. Some folk totally underestimate the benefit to a team of having a front man who doesn't stop closing players down and holding the ball up.

Agree.....he did a power of work tonight. Needs the ball to his feet to get the best out of him

[ancient hibee]

A lesson to all young strikers-it's not always what you do with the ball.

[high bee]

He put a real shift in tonight, of that you can't deny. Great to see him knuckling down and fighting for the cause.

[Onion]

Great shift tonight but lacks match sharpness. Will only get better as the games go by. Frightening thought ... of the opposition.

[Torto7062]

He wasn't brilliant technically by any means but his effort was superb.

There was once in the 2nd half he ran about 40 yards at full speed to close a defender down and won us a corner, his touch and cross for Boyle, who volleyed wide, late on was also as a result of sheer determination to get to the ball. I lost count of how may times he stopped Hearts defenders winning free headers or gambled in behind and forced them to play balls they would normally have let run back to, or helped onto, the keeper.

A lot has been said about Stokes attitude but it was spot on tonight imo.
I felt he was more likely than not to win headers everytime and as for Cummings 1st half he never challenged but second half he made a nuisance of himself at every header making me think Stubbs had a go at them to hound their defence after the break

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[Crawfordcal]

His one touch balls around the corner and that wee bit of magic in the corner were different class for me. Good shift, great attitude, even better talent. Fantastic.


CalCapona (PS4)

[ACLeith]

He put a real shift in tonight, of that you can't deny. Great to see him knuckling down and fighting for the cause.

Guy in west lower behind us thought different continually shouted abuse at him. Agree with you though HB did a power of unselfish work.

[Billy Whizz]

Stokes was touch and go to play tonight. Surprised he last so long

[Diclonius]

Stokes got better as the game went on, and was surprisingly unselfish. Good game.

[ancient hibee]

His one touch balls around the corner and that wee bit of magic in the corner were different class for me. Good shift, great attitude, even better talent. Fantastic.


CalCapona (PS4)


Pity he couldn't have been on the end of some of the passes he made-very clever player.

[Scouse Hibee]

Something happened at the end of the game, it looked like he was trying to get down the tunnel but Stubbs had to usher him back on the pitch and was telling him to calm down.

Did anyone else see it or was I imagining things?

Yes saw it too so you never imagined it.

[ACLeith]

Something happened at the end of the game, it looked like he was trying to get down the tunnel but Stubbs had to usher him back on the pitch and was telling him to calm down.

Did anyone else see it or was I imagining things?

Maybe caught short? Or collecting his winnings from Marathon? Came back and joined the others

[Ron D Hibbie]

Take a bow.

Work rate was superb especially after the red card for Cummings. Tough slog, not a lot was sticking or falling for him but he covered every blade of grass. Atttude was 1st class.

Why is everybody saying he is out next game he was not booked tonight.

[hibby19]

Something happened at the end of the game, it looked like he was trying to get down the tunnel but Stubbs had to usher him back on the pitch and was telling him to calm down.

Did anyone else see it or was I imagining things?

Saw this too. My thinking at the time was that he was away to retrieve Cumming's but was unsuccessful, this was mostly based on his reaction after returning to the pitch. Could be complete fantasy however!

Thought he had a decent game over all, did a lot of chasing down balls in the 2nd half whilst the rest of the team were sitting back

[ancient hibee]

Saw this too. My thinking at the time was that he was away to retrieve Cumming's but was unsuccessful, this was mostly based on his reaction after returning to the pitch. Could be complete fantasy however!

Thought he had a decent game over all, did a lot of chasing down balls in the 2nd half whilst the rest of the team were sitting back


Everything was very amicable-he went off to do something and then came back on.

[hfc rd]

His all-round play is excellent. Builds his match sharpness up and the goals will start flowing.

[BSEJVT]

I thought Stokes was brilliant tonight.

He is certainly a much better footballer than he was in his first spell with us.

He also worked far far harder than I remember him doing first time around.

Once he gets his sharpness and confidence back he is going to be a great asset for us in remainder of season.

Well done Stokesy!

[Andy74]

I thought Stokes was brilliant tonight.

He is certainly a much better footballer than he was in his first spell with us.

He also worked far far harder than I remember him doing first time around.

Once he gets his sharpness and confidence back he is going to be a great asset for us in remainder of season.

Well done Stokesy!

I'm probably wrong but I thought he was quite poor. I want to see him getting into the box and don't think he did that enough. Took his shot a bit early first half. Not sure. Expected him to be a much bigger goal threat.

He hasn't scored in 3, Dagnall not at all. Keatings not for weeks.

We need to get scoring some goals!

[Coco Bryce]

Being honest I'm not that impressed with Stokes yet either. Hoping it's just a fitness thing though.

[Stokesy's on fire]

I thought Stokes was brilliant tonight.

He is certainly a much better footballer than he was in his first spell with us.

He also worked far far harder than I remember him doing first time around.

Once he gets his sharpness and confidence back he is going to be a great asset for us in remainder of season.

Well done Stokesy!

We will see loads from stokes he's a great leader up front as well good on him glad he's with us for the rest of the season he's class

[hibbytam]

I'm probably wrong but I thought he was quite poor. I want to see him getting into the box and don't think he did that enough. Took his shot a bit early first half. Not sure. Expected him to be a much bigger goal threat.

He hasn't scored in 3, Dagnall not at all. Keatings not for weeks.

We need to get scoring some goals!

while i'd agree about his goalscoring, his overall play was very good, especially when he was isolated in the 2nd half. Took the pressure off the defence, won a corner and set up chances that should have gone in.

[Jones28]

He put in a power of work in the 2nd half. Chasing, closing and harassing their defenders. He really faded when Cummings went off as there was a lot of ground to cover

[Shrekko]

No doubt he was playing for the team tonight- his shuttling between defenders was immense. People are hard to please if they didn't think he did a good job.

I think the goals will be flowing very soon.

[Borderhibbie76]

I'm probably wrong but I thought he was quite poor. I want to see him getting into the box and don't think he did that enough. Took his shot a bit early first half. Not sure. Expected him to be a much bigger goal threat.

He hasn't scored in 3, Dagnall not at all. Keatings not for weeks.

We need to get scoring some goals!
Cheer up Andy mate...we just won a Derby pal the goals will come

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[Dashing Bob S]

Have to say that I think he deserves a thread of his own. Take a bow son.

[GreenLake]

Something happened at the end of the game, it looked like he was trying to get down the tunnel but Stubbs had to usher him back on the pitch and was telling him to calm down.

Did anyone else see it or was I imagining things?

Rancid Jambo bitching probably from barely restrained and poorly trained imports or possibly tiny ball grabbing girlfriends clitbiggerthan dicks in dark pink having a hissy fit.

[GreenLake]

Well done Stokes, I will watch your efforts much later when the EUFA Oligarchs decide HibsTV can show it.

**** off EUFA

[joebakerforever]

Thought his distribution and link up play were excellent and put in a great shift in the second half back tracking to support when we were under incessant pressure.

Definitely his most industrious performance, despite having very few goal scoring opportunities.

[macd123]

I'm probably wrong but I thought he was quite poor. I want to see him getting into the box and don't think he did that enough. Took his shot a bit early first half. Not sure. Expected him to be a much bigger goal threat.

He hasn't scored in 3, Dagnall not at all. Keatings not for weeks.

We need to get scoring some goals!

I agree, he is definitely out of touch. He needs game time to get him fit and back to his best. He is getting there tho.

[MWHIBBIES]

Started a bit slow first time round as well, then he started ****ting on every defense in the league. Will happen again hopefully starting this Sunday.

[JOD]

Was sitting in the west saw Anthony was a wee bit upset because he had missed out on

Sunshine on Leith sing/song thats all he is one of us Erin Go Bragh

[marinello59]

Stokes was superb tonight. He brings much more than his goal scoring ability. A class act.

[greenlex]

Not had much football this season and can only get better. Put in a shift but should have been subbed earlier. Look ******

[tamig]

Not had much football this season and can only get better. Put in a shift but should have been subbed earlier. Look ******

Agreed. I'd have had him off with 15-20 to go. He was toiling at the end. Boyle should have been on for him imo.