ANTHONY STOKES has revealed he would love a FOURTH stint at Hibs after declaring himself ready to
return to British football.
The Republic of Ireland international concedes that his own attitude played a part in his most recent departure from Easter Road, with the club
releasing him in January 2018 just three weeks after a breach of discipline during a winter training camp.
“I loved Hibs and, even the last time I was there, I would have loved to stay longer,” Stokes said. “But it was just me being my usual self and not backing down about something.
“I probably could have stayed at the club but I just stand my ground sometimes and that can go against me. I wish I had stayed longer, I do.
“I definitely want to come back to Scotland or the UK. Where I end up? I don’t know.
“To be honest, I would love to have another stint at Hibs but it’s unlikely that’ll ever happen.”
After Neil Lennon showed Stokes the door, the forward enjoyed a nomadic existence.
He has turned out for Greek outfit Apollon Smyrni, Tractor Sazi in Iran and Turkish cracks Adana Demirspor. In January he penned a six month deal with Gulf giants Persepolis but due to the coronavirus outbreak that deal will expire before he has the opportunity to join the club.
After his adventures abroad, Stokes – now in lockdown in Dublin – is desperate to put down roots once more.
“I think it’s quite likely I will play in Scotland again,” he told former Hibs team-mate Marvin Bartley during an Instagram live interview. “I’m not even 32 yet and in the last few years I’ve done the whole abroad thing. That’s hard, hard work.
“But I’ve still got the hunger, probably more so now.”
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