ANTHONY Stokes has announced he has signed with a new club – almost a year after he was convicted for possession of cocaine.
His last professional club was Livingston five years ago when the striker signed a one-year deal – and he quit after less than a month.
PA:Press AssociationStokes starred for Celtic for more than half of the 2010’s, racking up 76 goals in Glasgow’s east end[/caption]
He also had a spell at Hibs, helping them to an historic Scottish CupKenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
AlamyBut Stokes has had his fair share of dealing’s with the law[/caption]
PAHe has now signed for Conor McGregor’s pub team, Black Forge FC[/caption]
He didn’t feature during his spell at the club, but the 37-year old has now found a new club back home in Ireland.
The striker took to Instagram to announce his move to Black Forge FC, a pub team for Conor McGregor’s Black Forge Inn boozer, with the ex-UFC star even featuring for the team on a few occasions.
Stokes announced the signing on Instagram, where he said: “Better get the dust knocked off the boots.”
The forward played a key part in Hibs’ crucial Scottish Cup victory over Rangers in 2016, whilst also playing 192 times for Celtic during his 15-year career.
He scored 76 times for the Hoops, and assisted 64 goal in his six year spell at Parkhead.
Despite impressive numbers with Celtic, Stokes has had many run-ins with the law.
The former Republic of Ireland international was given a two-year suspended sentence in 2013 after he headbutted a man in Dublin, the striker also admitted to stalking a former girlfriend, which eventually landed him five months in prison in 2024 for breaching court orders surrounding the offence.
Stokes was also sentenced to 15-months in prison, once again in 2024 as he was found with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine after a high speed chase in which he was over the legal alcohol limit.
On appeal, the sentence was suspended entirely and a community service order was imposed on the ex-Arsenal man.
Journeyman Stokes played 423 games during his 13-club career, netting 166 times in total.
Countries the forward has played in include Turkey and Greece, as well as Iran.
Black Forge completed the league and cup double last season, and have added Stokes to their ranks in an attempt to regain their titles for the upcoming campaign.
Stokes is no stranger to silverware, winning four league titles and three Scottish Cup’s during his time in Scotland.
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