Stokes

[davym7062]

Heard today from someone at the golf that Neil Lennon meet with stokes today at lunchtime!! Hope it's true!

[Hi Heid Yin]

Would love to see Stokesy back at Easter Road.
He is the quality that we will need if we are to seriously challenge at the top end of the SPL.

[Callum_62]

Would love to see Stokesy back at Easter Road.
He is the quality that we will need if we are to seriously challenge at the top end of the SPL.

Cummings out, Stokes in?

[sleeping giant]

I seen a picture doing the rounds but it could have been from anytime.

[Just Alf]

Heard today from someone at the golf that Neil Lennon meet with stokes today at lunchtime!! Hope it's true!
Was told the same in the pub after work this afternoon, 1. It was the pub and 2. He's involved with the Gorgie cake bakers so I thought he was winding me up.... Maybe not after all!

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[sleeping giant]

The picture doing the rounds is from last summer.

[Hi Heid Yin]

Cummings out, Stokes in?

I would be happy with that. The dosh from the Cummings sale will also be welcomed.

[SeanWilson]

Would love to see Stokesy back at Easter Road.
He is the quality that we will need if we are to seriously challenge at the top end of the SPL.

IMHO we were a Stokes away from doing Aberdeen in the semi.

[houstonhibbee]

I dont see Stokes as the way forward. Apart from the Final and Inverness replay he didn't do much in the other games. Maybe Im missing something others see. Would prefer someone younger

[Cod Boy]

I wonder if they went for lunch in Greggs

[snooky]

Surprised no one has pegged the SCF 2016 the "Tarzan Cup Final"
i.e. GrayStokes :offski:

[Hero76]

I dont see Stokes as the way forward. Apart from the Final and Inverness replay he didn't do much in the other games. Maybe Im missing something others see. Would prefer someone younger

His link up play was superb

[Sweet Left Peg]

Anyone know how long Stokesy's contract at Blackburn is and if there is a relegation release clause?

[007]

Would hope with a full pre-season he'd be able to settle in quicker. It's harder to come into a team halfway through a season and perform well when you've not been getting games, albeit it took longer than it should have.

[Pete]

I dont see Stokes as the way forward. Apart from the Final and Inverness replay he didn't do much in the other games. Maybe Im missing something others see. Would prefer someone younger

It's difficult because he was only here for a few months and was playing against teams who parked the bus. That won't be the case this time.

Stokes in, Cummings in.

[Bishop Hibee]

Cummings is in Madrid this evening.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Cummings is in Madrid this evening.

Straight swap for Bale.

[Ozyhibby]

Cummings is in Madrid this evening.

Cummings in, Bale out.


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[BoltonHibee]

Anyone know how long Stokesy's contract at Blackburn is and if there is a relegation release clause?

He signed a 3 year deal last summer with Blackburn


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[jacomo]

He signed a 3 year deal last summer with Blackburn


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They've just been relegated.

All things are possible although I'd be surprised to see Stokes back at Hibs.

[BoltonHibee]

They've just been relegated.

All things are possible although I'd be surprised to see Stokes back at Hibs.

Blackburn will be looking to clear a lot out after relegation and I'm sure he will be top of the list. A pay off would work well for him


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[Allant1981]

I dont see Stokes as the way forward. Apart from the Final and Inverness replay he didn't do much in the other games. Maybe Im missing something others see. Would prefer someone younger

sorry but thats just rubbish, he was good in a lot of games, people were expecting a barrel load of goals and couldnt see past that

[Hi Heid Yin]

Blackburn will be looking to clear a lot out after relegation and I'm sure he will be top of the list. A pay off would work well for him


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Fingers crossed this is the case and he is then free to come to us

[snooky]

Cummings in, Bale out.


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Real Madrid Bale out - just like the He'rts?

[Slavoj Zizek]

sorry but thats just rubbish, he was good in a lot of games, people were expecting a barrel load of goals and couldnt see past that

Well said.

Always loved the boy.

Lots of ifs, buts and coconuts going on here.

I'll believe it when our fishul website formally announces it.

[HibsNutter]

Cummings out, Stokes in?

How about - here's a totally outrageous thought - we show ambition and try to bring in quality players, such as Stokes, to complement the quality players we have already at the club, e.g. Cummings?

[blackpoolhibs]

Blackburn will be looking to clear a lot out after relegation and I'm sure he will be top of the list. A pay off would work well for him


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How would that sit with his issues? :wink:

[WeeRussell]

How about - here's a totally outrageous thought - we show ambition and try to bring in quality players, such as Stokes, to complement the quality players we have already at the club, e.g. Cummings?

I'm sure the poster was simply speculating that he may be lined up for the pending departure of Cummings.. if that is what's happening with jase. We'd all love to see them both here.. well apart from those that buy-into the myth they can't play together.

[Just Alf]

Would hope with a full pre-season he'd be able to settle in quicker. It's harder to come into a team halfway through a season and perform well when you've not been getting games, albeit it took longer than it should have.
Remember though, just as he was getting into it he did his back in which put him back 3-4 weeks then coming out of that he got hit with that flu thing for a couple of weeks that the team came down with.
All had an impact.


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[houstonhibbee]

sorry but thats just rubbish, he was good in a lot of games, people were expecting a barrel load of goals and couldnt see past that
It's my opinion that's all. Not expecting universal agreement. Can understand folk defending him but wasn't as good as the first time around for me.

[silverhibee]

How would that sit with his issues? :wink:


Is it true he hasn't played any football for Blackburn since last August, what are the issues. :greengrin

[Winston Ingram]

I dont see Stokes as the way forward. Apart from the Final and Inverness replay he didn't do much in the other games. Maybe Im missing something others see. Would prefer someone younger

I agree that he was terrible in the league but I think that was more down to the fact he struggled playing against the 2 banks of 5 that most teams played.

He did much better in the bigger games v teams that wanted to play football.

[guthrie01]

When Stokes was fully fit towards the end of last season he was our best player and I would love to see him playing in a Hibs top again.

However his mental state is my concern, he has had a tough year with the Elvis court case and the leaked videos of his private life. Mowbray said he needs to sort himself out, if he has done and looking to join us then I would be the first one to belt out "Stokey's on fire" !

[007]

Remember though, just as he was getting into it he did his back in which put him back 3-4 weeks then coming out of that he got hit with that flu thing for a couple of weeks that the team came down with.
All had an impact.


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Good point.

Thankfully he hit top form at the perfect time. Would love to see him join us, it's a funny one though, just like if we were to sign Henderson, I don't think either of them will ever play for a club where they'd be as popular with the fans as they would be here. Time for heroes to come home.

[007 Mickey Weir]

I think he will see out his contract at Blackburn. After the court case he has a huge fine to pay and also rumours of gambling debt. The larger salary will be very important I expect

[007]

I think he will see out his contract at Blackburn. After the court case he has a huge fine to pay and also rumours of gambling debt. The larger salary will be very important I expect

You could well be right but a decent payoff from Blackburn might allow him to clear all his debts and start afresh elsewhere. Somewhere where he'd get regular football and he could just focus on that and put his issues behind him.

[Winston Ingram]

I think he will see out his contract at Blackburn. After the court case he has a huge fine to pay and also rumours of gambling debt. The larger salary will be very important I expect

They'll likely have a relegation clause in his contract which would slash his wage.

[.Sean.]

I think he's an absolute stick-on to end up back here

[Pete70]

Come home Stokesy, you know it makes sense. :thumbsup:

A fit Stokes with a full pre season training under his belt would certainly improve our forward line.

[heretoday]

Stokes was a very frustrating player a lot of the time. Fans questioned his commitment. This was pre-cup final of course!

[sleeping giant]

It's my opinion that's all. Not expecting universal agreement. Can understand folk defending him but wasn't as good as the first time around for me.

Done it when it mattered most.

[BoltonHibee]

They'll likely have a relegation clause in his contract which would slash his wage.

Yes that could be the case. Maybe negotiate a payoff ( but not large) and a signing on fee from us ( again not large) but enough to sort him out


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[007]

Guaranteed to play lots of football at a team he knows he'd slot into no problem and has played at before (with excellent training facilities), playing for a manager he's played under before, fans will welcome him with open arms and he's already a legend. He should want to play for us for free.

[Sir David Gray]

It was only a few weeks ago that Tony Mowbray advised that Stokes hadn't been playing for Blackburn recently because he was suffering from personal issues. I would like to make sure that this is all behind him before agreeing to any deal.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Would love to see Stokesy back at the club.

Imo him and Jason just did not work as a pairing. He played better with Keatings I felt. If Jason does move on we could do a lot worse than bring in Stokesy. A player who has consistently scored goals in the Scottish premiership

[ancient hibee]

Has hardly played this season and didn't play much the season before.Not for me thanks.

[Mikey09]

Stokes and Boyce. Aye.:agree:

[1620]

Has hardly played this season and didn't play much the season before.Not for me thanks.
I would prefer to remember him as a hero of 21/05/16.
If he was to come back I fear he would ruin that memory because he would not achieve the same level of performance as that day and I don't think he will overcome his personal issues which seem to have bugged him most of his career.

[theonlywayisup]

Stoke's performance on the 21st May 2016 has to go down as one of the best ever performances from a Hibs striker that I've ever seen.

Others, maybe, have played as well, but certainly not a game of such magnitude.

[Haymaker]

Stoke's performance on the 21st May 2016 has to go down as one of the best ever performances from a Hibs striker that I've ever seen.

Others, maybe, have played as well, but certainly not a game of such magnitude.

Benji in the 07 final

[JimBHibees]

Quality player and was key to our biggest win ever and has worked under the manager before who got him playing really well. No brainer

[mentalhibee]

Stoke's performance on the 21st May 2016 has to go down as one of the best ever performances from a Hibs striker that I've ever seen.

Others, maybe, have played as well, but certainly not a game of such magnitude.

I agree mate, he was on 🔥!

[Ozyhibby]

Spend a lot of time in Edinburgh as it is, might as well sign for the Hibees.


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[Hermit Crab]

You gotta love the close season on this place. :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

You gotta love the close season on this place. :greengrin

Every message board of every Club the length of Britain is the same.

Top entertainment :greengrin

[1van Sprou7e]

4-3-3 with Stokes on the left and Boyle on the right, might as well just hand us 2nd place now :greengrin

[Diclonius]

Stokes would be an adequate replacement for Cummings.

[makaveli1875]

Stokes would be an adequate replacement for Cummings.

stokes is a far better player than cummings , id be happy with him as a replacement

[JimBHibees]

stokes is a far better player than cummings , id be happy with him as a replacement

Is he a far better goal scorer though?

[Keyser Sauzee]

Is he a far better goal scorer though?

Quick check on wiki shows he has scored 99 goals in 201 games in Scotland, the vast majority of those goals scored in a better league so I think there is an arguement to suggest he is a better goal scorer. I'm no advocating selling Cummings but if we get good money for him and stokes as a replacement I think it would a good deal for all parties.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Stoke's performance on the 21st May 2016 has to go down as one of the best ever performances from a Hibs striker that I've ever seen.

Others, maybe, have played as well, but certainly not a game of such magnitude.

It will grow arms and legs as the years go on too. It will be the most complete performance by a player in the club's history in a few years 😂 to be fair I'm glad I was there to witness it.

[matty_f]

Stokes is a better player than Cummings, imho. If we were to see Jason go and Stokes come in then I'd see that as a positive move.

[Baker9]

Surprised no one has pegged the SCF 2016 the "Tarzan Cup Final"
i.e. GrayStokes :offski:

Just logged in to this post and was surprised to see absolutely no reaction to your Tarzan Cup Final. Made me smile, so well done, and don't give up.

[WeeRussell]

Stokes is a better player than Cummings, imho. If we were to see Jason go and Stokes come in then I'd see that as a positive move.

Would agree Stokes is the better footballer. Obviously Cummings is a good bit younger with a lot of potential on his side. But in terms of a direct playing replacement, I would be happy provided we were making money out of the move.. which we would be.

Wouldn't it be nice if the half-rumour was true.

:aok:

[1620]

It will grow arms and legs as the years go on too. It will be the most complete performance by a player in the club's history in a few years 😂 to be fair I'm glad I was there to witness it.

I watched Joe Baker score 4 goals in a 4 - 3 victory against the Jambos at Tynecastle in the 57/58 season.
Nothing Stokes has done or could do will come anywhere near that achievement.

[ekhibee]

Much as I'd like Stokes to come back to Hibs, I still think the question of wages is just as relevant here as it is for any other player we might be considering signing from either England or the OF. We have a wage structure in place, no matter what amount of money we get for the likes of Cummings or McGinn if they were to leave. Unless there are plans to change it, bottom line is we'd be asking any of those targets to take quite a hefty cut in wages, so the chances of getting them must be really slim, at best. I'm afraid I don't really buy into the player signing because he was a boyhood fan or because he liked working with Lennon in the past, not if it means a big cut in wages. Obviously I hope I'm wrong, but I just can't see it happening.

[3pm]

I am not that fussed about Stokes.

[hibee316]

I watched Joe Baker score 4 goals in a 4 - 3 victory against the Jambos at Tynecastle in the 57/58 season.
Nothing Stokes has done or could do will come anywhere near that achievement.

Was that in Scottish Cup Final?

[WeeRussell]

I watched Joe Baker score 4 goals in a 4 - 3 victory against the Jambos at Tynecastle in the 57/58 season.
Nothing Stokes has done or could do will come anywhere near that achievement.

Ach Mark De Vries scored 4 in an Edinburgh derby - it's nothing :greengrin

I prefer what Stokesy done any day of the week. :na na:

[Albanian Hibs]

I watched Joe Baker score 4 goals in a 4 - 3 victory against the Jambos at Tynecastle in the 57/58 season.
Nothing Stokes has done or could do will come anywhere near that achievement.

Are you being serious? A scottish cup final v a run of the mill derby match? De vries scored 4 for hertz against us in one game, is that better than Stokes?

[BegbieHSC]

Lenny and Stokes been pictured together today in Dublin.
Maybe this yin does have legs...

[Scouse Hibee]

I watched Joe Baker score 4 goals in a 4 - 3 victory against the Jambos at Tynecastle in the 57/58 season.
Nothing Stokes has done or could do will come anywhere near that achievement.

Joe Baker :confused: Never heard of him.

Heard of Stokesy though, in fact seen him on fire once. :na na:

[GreenCastle]

Stokes v Cummings..

Cummings has impressive stats - scored against several Prem teams already and loves scoring against Hearts.

Stokes has achieved more on his career - is he still as motivated ? Could he replace Cummings goals..I'm not sure..

Ideally both would be nice to have once again! But then can they play alongside each other in Lennons style..and will Lennon change his still now in different league ? Target man whoever that may be and someone who runs off him.

[JimBHibees]

Joe Baker :confused: Never heard of him.

Heard of Stokesy though, in fact seen him on fire once. :na na:

Burn the witch. :greengrin

[1620]

Was that in Scottish Cup Final?

No but it was a Scottish Cup quarter final in a year when the Jambos were strolling to the league championship, which made it an impressive win and an outstanding performance by a young teenage player.
theonlywayisup commented that Stokes performance was the best performance ever seen by a Hibs striker and I was really replying to that.
As I commented earlier I would rather remember Stokes as a hero of 21/05/1944.
I think a number of posters are over looking the fact that Stokes was less than average in many games he played for us last time around until it came to the final.
I would suggest he was highly motivated to do well that day because he was playing the Huns and he probably saw it as his last chance to win a medal.
I think on balance that we can recruit better than him for next season.

[lapsedhibee]

theonlywayisup commented that Stokes performance was the best performance ever seen by a Hibs striker
:tsk tsk: Oh no he didn't.

[Brightside]

Lenny and Stokes been pictured together today in Dublin.
Maybe this yin does have legs...

no they've no

[GordonHFC]

no they've no

Old Photie ?

[Billychaotic182]

no they've no

There is a photo of them on the daily record

[BullsCloseHibs]

Stokes is legend.
Take him back in a green heart beat 😊

[Dashing Bob S]

Lenny and Stokes been pictured together today in Dublin.
Maybe this yin does have legs...

Said the same when I saw Murray in court.

[Ray_]

No but it was a Scottish Cup quarter final in a year when the Jambos were strolling to the league championship, which made it an impressive win and an outstanding performance by a young teenage player.
theonlywayisup commented that Stokes performance was the best performance ever seen by a Hibs striker and I was really replying to that.
As I commented earlier I would rather remember Stokes as a hero of 21/05/1944.
I think a number of posters are over looking the fact that Stokes was less than average in many games he played for us last time around until it came to the final.
I would suggest he was highly motivated to do well that day because he was playing the Huns and he probably saw it as his last chance to win a medal.
I think on balance that we can recruit better than him for next season.

We got beat by Clyde in the final & that is why Stoke's display will always remain the most important, no matter how much we feel about Joe Baker.

I would also say that his two goals in the Nou Camp was a even bigger part of Hibs history than his four goals at Tynie, as putting Barcelona out of Europe has always been one of our clubs most outstanding achievements.

Sadly I only saw a shadow of the great player, on his return in January 71, but he will always be regarded in the same level as the famous five & Pat Stanton in the eyes of Hibs fans, particularly ones from that generation.

[SRHibs]

Picture is old. It's a different angle of the one someone posted the other day (which was apparently from last summer).

[Diclonius]

2 goals in first cup final win in 114 years > 4 goals against Hearts at Tynecastle.

It's probably about the only thing that could eclipse that, but it still stands.

[Ray_]

2 goals in first cup final win in 114 years > 4 goals against Hearts at Tynecastle.

It's probably about the only thing that could eclipse that, but it still stands.

I would say that it was likely the best ever hearts team and JB was only 17 at the time, but no matter how superb it was, it never brought us a trophy. I remember the 7-0 game, we were that superior back then, it wasn't anywhere near as important as it became later, beating Celtic in the league cup final, three weeks earlier, was far bigger, as it was our first major trophy since the early fifties.

[blackpoolhibs]

Said the same when I saw Murray in court.


:faf:

[007]

No but it was a Scottish Cup quarter final in a year when the Jambos were strolling to the league championship, which made it an impressive win and an outstanding performance by a young teenage player.
theonlywayisup commented that Stokes performance was the best performance ever seen by a Hibs striker and I was really replying to that.
As I commented earlier I would rather remember Stokes as a hero of 21/05/1944.
I think a number of posters are over looking the fact that Stokes was less than average in many games he played for us last time around until it came to the final.
I would suggest he was highly motivated to do well that day because he was playing the Huns and he probably saw it as his last chance to win a medal.
I think on balance that we can recruit better than him for next season.

Time For War Heroes :greengrin

[1620]

Time For War Heroes :greengrin


Oops!! I think you know what I meant.

[1620]

:tsk tsk: Oh no he didn't.

Agreed. What he said it was one of the best performances he had ever seen.
JBs performance was THE best performance I have ever seen by a Hibs forward in terms of ability and skill and I was at Hampden last May.
Presumably those who watched the famous five in their prime will have stories to tell as well.

[1van Sprou7e]

Oops!! I think you know what I meant.

Lol, how do you get 1944 and 2016 mixed up??

[ancient hibee]

I would say that it was likely the best ever hearts team and JB was only 17 at the time, but no matter how superb it was, it never brought us a trophy. I remember the 7-0 game, we were that superior back then, it wasn't anywhere near as important as it became later, beating Celtic in the league cup final, three weeks earlier, was far bigger, as it was our first major trophy since the early fifties.

It's bit of a myth that Hearts didn't have a good team in 1973.Obviously they were nowhere near as good as the team Baker scored 4 against but at the time of the derby they were 4 points behind us and had only lost about 4 goals in the league at home.

[Ray_]

It's bit of a myth that Hearts didn't have a good team in 1973.Obviously they were nowhere near as good as the team Baker scored 4 against but at the time of the derby they were 4 points behind us and had only lost about 4 goals in the league at home.

I didn't think they were that bad at all, they more than held their own against English opposition in the Texaco Cup, beating Everton at Goodison the following season. They also got to the final the previous season, where Wolves beat them 3-1 on aggregate and Wolves had some great players then.

They weren't at same level as Hibs were though, few teams were and there was quite a gulf between the respective clubs during 72/3, as the scoreline demonstrated.

Even although both clubs deteriorated after that season, I think hearts only beat us twice in the seventies

[Sammy7nil]

I didn't think they were that bad at all, they more than held their own against English opposition in the Texaco Cup, beating Everton at Goodison the following season. They also got to the final the previous season, where Wolves beat them 3-1 on aggregate and Wolves had some great players then.

They weren't at same level as Hibs were though, few teams were and there was quite a gulf between the respective clubs during 72/3, as the scoreline demonstrated.

Even although both clubs deteriorated after that season, I think hearts only beat us twice in the seventies

Hearts beat Hibs 4 - 1 the next time they met

[Ray_]

Did Hearts not beat Hibs 4 - 0 the same season or the next?

The following season, 4-1, fluke result, one of the two wins in the seventies.

[SirDavidsNapper]

The following season, 4-1 at ER, fluke result, one of the two wins in the seventies.

They beat us twice in the 70's? No wonder they seemed to have a chip on their shoulder with all this big team crap

[Ozyhibby]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/anthony-stokes-returning-hibs-former-10401495


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[Hiber-nation]

The following season, 4-1 at ER, fluke result, one of the two wins in the seventies.

Why Turnbull played Roddy McKenzie that day I have no idea, he chucked 3 of them in.

[JimBHibees]

The following season, 4-1 at ER, fluke result, one of the two wins in the seventies.

4 1 at tynecastle Roddie Mackenzie had a mare think Shades scored an og.

[blackpoolhibs]

4 1 at tynecastle Roddie Mackenzie had a mare think Shades scored an og.


:agree: Shocking performance from the keeper, definitely tynecastle.

[poolman]

:agree: Shocking performance from the keeper, definitely tynecastle.


Wasn't half a shocker by the keeper

Yes, Def PBS, September IIRC, bout 9 months after the new year massacre

[edwards]

Fingers crossed we can sort something out and bring him in

[Brightside]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/anthony-stokes-returning-hibs-former-10401495


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They've created a story based on a guy putting up an old picture of Lennon and stokes. Newspapers really are dead as a media now.

[Allant1981]

They've created a story based on a guy putting up an old picture of Lennon and stokes. Newspapers really are dead as a media now.

where was the photo posted if it was taken last year, not having a go just interested as a few people have said its an old photo

[bingo70]

where was the photo posted if it was taken last year, not having a go just interested as a few people have said its an old photo

It's not an old photo.

Look at the guys twitter feed, there's literally no reason for him to tweet an old photo.

[Brightside]

It's not an old photo.

Look at the guys twitter feed, there's literally no reason for him to tweet an old photo.

Neil Lennon didn't have a pint with stokes today.

[Allant1981]

Neil Lennon didn't have a pint with stokes today.

thats not what i asked

[Allant1981]

It's not an old photo.

Look at the guys twitter feed, there's literally no reason for him to tweet an old photo.

yip i had a look which is why i was interested to know how people know its an old photo

[bingo70]

Neil Lennon didn't have a pint with stokes today.

Prove it.

I've got photographic evidence he did 😂

[Brightside]

Prove it.

I've got photographic evidence he did 😂

He's maybe wearing exactly the same clothes that he had on when he was having a pint in Dublin in late May last year then. 😂

[3pm]

He's maybe wearing exactly the same clothes that he had on when he was having a pint in Dublin in late May last year then. 😂

Stokes is still out on the piss after the cup final, it's possible.

[Big L]

Prove it.

I've got photographic evidence he did 😂

My info is that he was drinking wi Stokes today. I'm sure they were at at a golf do on Tuesday.

[BarneyHibby]

Blackburn striker Anthony Stokes closing in on THIRD stint at Hibs as Celtic’s Efe Ambrose nears permanent deal.


By Kenny Millar
11th May 2017, 10:00 pm



https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/993097/blackburn-striker-anthony-stokes-closing-in-on-third-stint-at-hibs-as-celtics-efe-ambrose-nears-permanent-deal/?CMP=Spklr-_-Editorial-_-scotsunsport-_-Sport-_-TwImageandlink-_-Statement-_-TWITTER

Hope that's true :hyper :agree:

[BoomtownHibees]

Blackburn striker Anthony Stokes closing in on THIRD stint at Hibs as Celtic’s Efe Ambrose nears permanent deal.


By Kenny Millar
11th May 2017, 10:00 pm



https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/993097/blackburn-striker-anthony-stokes-closing-in-on-third-stint-at-hibs-as-celtics-efe-ambrose-nears-permanent-deal/?CMP=Spklr-_-Editorial-_-scotsunsport-_-Sport-_-TwImageandlink-_-Statement-_-TWITTER

Hope that's true :hyper :agree:

Kenny Millar usually spot on with his Hibs info

[supermcginn]

Kenny Millar usually spot on with his Hibs info

Incredible 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[Pete70]

I'd be delighted if we can secure Stokes & Ambrose on permanent deals.

These 2 signing along with Swanson and the 5 already announced this week as having renewed their contracts I think would be a real statement of intent by Hibs.

My guess is there may also be more coming in and perhaps one or two more leaving.

[BarneyHibby]

Kenny Millar usually spot on with his Hibs infoYes, it is. He was a good journalist. Kenny's information is almost always accurate.

[.Sean.]

If someone had told me 18 months ago I'd be doing cartwheels at seeing Stokes and Ambrose at Hibs, (thought Ambrose was humpty and had other reservations about Stokes) I'd have had you carted off.

Thank God football fans are fickle. What a bit of business, talk about a statement of intent.

[JoeT_WasTheBest]

I'd be delighted if we can secure Stokes & Ambrose on permanent deals.

These 2 signing along with Swanson and the 5 already announced this week as having renewed their contracts I think would be a real statement of intent by Hibs.

My guess is there may also be more coming in and perhaps one or two more leaving.

I'm reading it as permanent for Ambrose but not Stokes? Might be wrong though.

[Ozyhibby]

Yes, it is. He was a good journalist. Kenny's information is almost always accurate.

It's all about having good sources. [emoji6]


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[Pete70]

About Stokes the report says he "will be allowed to leave on a free transfer". I take that as being able to sign a permanent contract as opposed to a loan deal.

[southsider]

Kenny Millar usually spot on with his Hibs info

He and all his family are huge Hibs fans if it who I think it is. They are from Campbellton, Argleshire.

[PatHead]

It's all about having good sources. [emoji6]


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:-) His brother has some great contacts in Easter Road.

[Winston Ingram]

About Stokes the report says he "will be allowed to leave on a free transfer". I take that as being able to sign a permanent contract as opposed to a loan deal.

His wages will have been slashed with Blackburn's relegation. We'll likely be able to get a lot closer to what he'd be getting at Blackburn

[BarneyHibby]

It's all about having good sources. [emoji6]


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Hope we sign Stoksey this summer. It's time to bring him home:not worth

[AlbertK86]

He and all his family are huge Hibs fans if it who I think it is. They are from Campbellton, Argleshire.

It is

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[Pedantic_Hibee]

Wow

[pacorosssco]

It's bit of a myth that Hearts didn't have a good team in 1973.Obviously they were nowhere near as good as the team Baker scored 4 against but at the time of the derby they were 4 points behind us and had only lost about 4 goals in the league at home.

Yes they thought were better than the hibs cowboys and ET used this as a motivation .

[magpie1892]

His wages will have been slashed with Blackburn's relegation. We'll likely be able to get a lot closer to what he'd be getting at Blackburn

£13,000 a week. That's a big obstacle.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Wow

Haha my reaction too

Please make it happen Hibees

[southsider]

We may have to pay off 'Elvis'

[TelaStella]

Really hope we pull this off. Loved Stokes in his first season here and sadly he's often forgotten for being the ruthless goal scorer he was. Never really worked out for him last season (despite cup final obviously) so I'd love to see him give it another proper go up here, with a bit of work I can see him becoming the Adam Rooney we've been missing. Could still do with a couple additions up front regardless however.


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[SteveHFC]

Time for a Stokesy gif thread :hyper

[houstonhibbee]

Maloney, Stokes, Henderson, Ambrose..................that should shift a few more season tickets :wink:

[bingo70]

Just noticed a tweet that Lennon was on Irish tv last night. Hopefully the link below works.

Lends weight to the possibility of that being a genuine picture of him with Stokes yesterday.

https://twitter.com/tv3sportireland/status/862331230041362434

[jacomo]

Blackburn striker Anthony Stokes closing in on THIRD stint at Hibs as Celtic’s Efe Ambrose nears permanent deal.


By Kenny Millar
11th May 2017, 10:00 pm



https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/993097/blackburn-striker-anthony-stokes-closing-in-on-third-stint-at-hibs-as-celtics-efe-ambrose-nears-permanent-deal/?CMP=Spklr-_-Editorial-_-scotsunsport-_-Sport-_-TwImageandlink-_-Statement-_-TWITTER

Hope that's true :hyper :agree:


:hyper: :hyper:

(One for each).

I'm getting a bit giddy here, but Stokes third stint at Hibs could be the first time he's fully focused on Hibs and not elsewhere. And Ambrose is great.

[neil7908]

Wow, signing Stokes and Ambrose with Swanson already done would be a huge statement of intent.

Another wide player and cover at left back and I'd be ecstatic!

[SirDavidsNapper]

Might need to change my pants

[calumhibee1]

Stokes, Ambrose, Swanson, Mulgrew or Whittaker and Hendo without losing anyone and we'd be able to give it a good go next year!

[California-Hibs]

http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/Ottbq0.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/gary-oconnor-derek-riordan-talk-jason-cummings-scottish-cup-final-sportscene-may-21st-2016-Ottbq0)

[ekhibee]

So it's all just speculation then.

[California-Hibs]

So I may be a bit excited as I've just learned how to do 'GIFs' :greengrin Never thought I'd create one of myself, but this somewhat (in a much lower scale of course) displays what my reaction will be if we end up landing Stokes..


http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/z6Lose.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/a-hibs-fan-in-the-usa-watching-the-hibs-vs-rangers-scottish-cup-final-z6Lose)

[RossScott1991]

Rocky

Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevenson

Bartley McGinn

Swanson Henderson Stokes

Cummings

Treble next year!

Okay got abit excited and ahead of myself. IMAGINE haha

[Andy74]

So it's all just speculation then.

Speculation from the brother of our communications manager.

[connerg]

We'll have the league wrapped up by Christmas. :greengrin

[Just Alf]

Speculation from the........ .

Oh. Oh... An avenue of info about to come to a halt

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[Andy74]

Oh. Oh... An avenue of info about to come to a halt

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I think most people are aware who Colin and Kenny Millar are.

[Sas_The_Hibby]

We'll have the league wrapped up by Christmas. :greengrin

:tsk tsk: You're supposed to say "we'll skoosh it"! :greengrin

[iwasthere1972]

So I may be a bit excited as I've just learned how to do 'GIFs' :greengrin Never thought I'd create one of myself, but this somewhat (in a much lower scale of course) displays what my reaction will be if we end up landing Stokes..


http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/z6Lose.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/a-hibs-fan-in-the-usa-watching-the-hibs-vs-rangers-scottish-cup-final-z6Lose)

Good Gif. :aok:

I've watched your video as well. Magic. No hat but just magic.

[Mango Man]

So I may be a bit excited as I've just learned how to do 'GIFs' :greengrin Never thought I'd create one of myself, but this somewhat (in a much lower scale of course) displays what my reaction will be if we end up landing Stokes..


http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/z6Lose.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/a-hibs-fan-in-the-usa-watching-the-hibs-vs-rangers-scottish-cup-final-z6Lose)

:thumbsup:Man, I've have shown your full video to so many folk, it perfectly captures the emotions of the last few minutes, brings a tear to the eye.

[WHAM]

:thumbsup:Man, I've have shown your full video to so many folk, it perfectly captures the emotions of the last few minutes, brings a tear to the eye.

I'm the exact same as you mate. The video captures the crazy emotions we were all feeling.

1st time I watched it I couldn't hold back the tears 😭😭

[connerg]

:tsk tsk: You're supposed to say "we'll skoosh it"! :greengrin


Sorry for being so uncool but i don't think we really "skooshed" the Championship! We won it with three games to go. :thumbsup:

We did skoosh the Scottish Cup replay though. :faf:

[Keyser Sauzee]

:thumbsup:Man, I've have shown your full video to so many folk, it perfectly captures the emotions of the last few minutes, brings a tear to the eye.

Is there a link to the original video??

[SirDavidsNapper]

On reading the news Stokes and Ambrose are signing https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/f34bd364c71dee533bc9ab391b24ae83.jpg

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[iwasthere1972]

Is there a link to the original video??

https://youtu.be/lO7NiMarN48

[Albanian Hibs]

So I may be a bit excited as I've just learned how to do 'GIFs' :greengrin Never thought I'd create one of myself, but this somewhat (in a much lower scale of course) displays what my reaction will be if we end up landing Stokes..


http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/z6Lose.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/a-hibs-fan-in-the-usa-watching-the-hibs-vs-rangers-scottish-cup-final-z6Lose)

😂😂😂
Love it.

[southsider]

We may have to pay off 'Elvis'
May not have too. 'Elvis's lawyer wanted Stokes jailed over non-payment off fine. Dublin judge threw it out and said it was a civil mater. Perhaps the judge was with the JC mob with the flag on Saturday.

[Aldo]

I'm not fussed about Maloney tbh! We've got Swanson whose in a similar mould.




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[California-Hibs]

I'm not fussed about Maloney tbh! We've got Swanson whose in a similar mould.




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I see the similar mold although I'm not quite sure Swanson will go on to play and score in the English Premier League, as well as the national team scoring goals like Maloney did against Ireland.

Shaun Maloney would be a fantastic signing for us.

[SteveHFC]

So I may be a bit excited as I've just learned how to do 'GIFs' :greengrin Never thought I'd create one of myself, but this somewhat (in a much lower scale of course) displays what my reaction will be if we end up landing Stokes..


http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/z6Lose.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/a-hibs-fan-in-the-usa-watching-the-hibs-vs-rangers-scottish-cup-final-z6Lose)

Brilliant mate 😂.

[Big L]

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but if he finds another club he is free to go. Well worth a signing on fee, with which he will be abe to pay off the elvis impersonator. BTW £250,000 is a hell of a fine for sticking the nut on someone.

[heretoday]

He came in for a bit of criticism at times during his last spell at ER but I can't think of anyone else more likely to strike fear into defences than Stokes. Get him!

[Thecat23]

So I may be a bit excited as I've just learned how to do 'GIFs' :greengrin Never thought I'd create one of myself, but this somewhat (in a much lower scale of course) displays what my reaction will be if we end up landing Stokes..


http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-12-2017/z6Lose.gif (http://makeagif.com/gif/a-hibs-fan-in-the-usa-watching-the-hibs-vs-rangers-scottish-cup-final-z6Lose)

Love it mate. 😂

[Thecat23]

Anyone else heard The Huns and St.Johnstone looking at Fyvie? Also Boyce keen on coming too.

Just couple of folk I spoke to this morning were saying this but no idea if true.

[weecounty hibby]

I think we need to try to keep Fyvie. Certainly don't want to lose him to der hun

[Thecat23]

I think we need to try to keep Fyvie. Certainly don't want to lose him to der hun

I wouldn't like to lose him to them either to be honest.

[Franck Stanton]

I wouldn't like to lose him to them either to be honest.


Wouldn't like to lose him to ANYONE to be honest.

[CMurdoch]

I'm not fussed about Maloney tbh! We've got Swanson whose in a similar mould.




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At 34 I would only want to give him a one year contract.
Suspect he is looking for 2.

[Slavers]

Get Stokes in now and a full pre-season under his belt and he will bang the goals in the SPL. Lennon will manage him well and help him with issues he has and get the best out of him IMO.

[Pete70]

I think we need to try to keep Fyvie. Certainly don't want to lose him to der hun


We need to keep Fyvie as cover as McGeough will likely be injured for most of the season again.

[Ozyhibby]

Anyone else heard The Huns and St.Johnstone looking at Fyvie? Also Boyce keen on coming too.

Just couple of folk I spoke to this morning were saying this but no idea if true.

I've said all along that if we lose Fyvie it will be to one of our close competitors, not a team near the bottom of the prem or in the championship. Hopefully he stays.


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[hibs#1]

On reading the news Stokes and Ambrose are signing https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/f34bd364c71dee533bc9ab391b24ae83.jpg

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I've seen the gif a million times on various websites and it still makes me laugh.

[CMurdoch]

I've said all along that if we lose Fyvie it will be to one of our close competitors, not a team near the bottom of the prem or in the championship. Hopefully he stays.


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I agree with all of that.

[1van Sprou7e]

Fyvie is often just as good as McGinn and McGeouch, would be a great shame if he decides to leave

[Aldo]

Fyvie is often just as good as McGinn and McGeouch, would be a great shame if he decides to leave

All different players IMHO.

Get Dylan or keep Dylan fit and he's the best MF player we have! Fyvie and McGinn alongside him is a superb.

[1van Sprou7e]

All different players IMHO.

Get Dylan or keep Dylan fit and he's the best MF player we have! Fyvie and McGinn alongside him is a superb.

You're absolutely correct, although they have similar attributes they each have their own unique style and I think they compliment each other very well

[Aldo]

You're absolutely correct, although they have similar attributes they each have their own unique style and I think they compliment each other very well

Dylan's goal v the Dons shows what he can do when fit!

It's keeping him fit that's the problem

[angus hibby]

Fyvie offers more than Bartley so really hope he stays. Marv will be needed in certain games, but with Fyvie in team, we are much better IMO. Always looks to get on ball, whereas Bartley is more of a destroyer.

[RoscoHibby]

Fyvie offers more than Bartley so really hope he stays. Marv will be needed in certain games, but with Fyvie in team, we are much better IMO. Always looks to get on ball, whereas Bartley is more of a destroyer.

This is it in a nutshell.

But when is stokesy signing?! 💚🏆

[SirDavidsNapper]

I'd like to keep as much of the cup/league winning team together as possible. That experience of winning things is invaluable and Fyvie is a big part of that.

[Borderhibbie76]

Can we leave talking about fyvie to other threads please and stick to stokesy on here...get excited seeing new posts and it's all about existing players lol

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[WeeRussell]

Can we leave talking about fyvie to other threads please and stick to stokesy on here...get excited seeing new posts and it's all about existing players lol

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Sounds Fine by me, mate.

Oops.. I hope you didn't think that was him signed :)

[BarneyHibby]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUON7yFko0/?taken-by=anthonystokes32

Think it's a fake account