IT HASN’T BEEN an enjoyable time for Anthony Stokes recently.
Pushed out of Celtic due to disciplinary problems and with a court case still ongoing, the striker is now on loan with Hibernian and trying to find some form to force his way back into contention for a regular role with his country.
Named in the Republic of Ireland’s provisional 40-man squad for the upcoming friendlies with Switzerland and Slovakia, he scored twice in his side’s Scottish Cup quarter-final victory against holders Inverness.
Caley Thistle had another familiar face in their ranks as former Irish underage international Richie Foran started his first game in almost a year and a half after a torrid time with injuries.
Starved of first-team football under Ronny Deila at Celtic Park, Stokes is picking up valuable minutes and has now grabbed four goals for Alan Stubbs’ side since joining in late-January.
Hibs will face Dundee United in the final four with the winner taking on Celtic or Rangers in the decider.
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