Stokes' father wants son to leave Celtic

Anthony Stokes wants to leave Celtic after being kept on the bench on Sunday’s Co-operative Insurance Cup final defeat by Rangers at Hampden, according to his father.

The Republic of Ireland player, who has scored 17 goals for the Hoops this season, was reportedly furious that he was not stripped for action even though the Parkhead side were losing 2-1 and desperate for a goal.