Stokes’ reminder for Staunton with second hat-trick

ANTHONY STOKES offered Ireland manager Steve Staunton another reminder of his burgeoning talent by claiming a hat-trick for the second successive Saturday as Falkirk thumped Dunfermline 3-0.

Now Falkirk manager John Hughes admits the future of his on-loan striker Stokes is entirely in the hands of Arsenal.

The 18-year-old Dubliner, who was named Young Player of the Month for October this week, has now scored nine times in his last four games.