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Anthony Stokes set to be sacked by Smyrni

Anthony Stokes had three spells with Hibernian and was a Celtic player for six years
Anthony Stokes had three spells with Hibernian and was a Celtic player for six years

Greek side Apollon Smyrni have announced they intend to terminate the contract of Republic of Ireland striker Anthony Stokes for going absent without leave.

The nine-cap international joined the Superleague strugglers in February after being released by Hibernian just six months into a two-year deal following a breach of discipline.

The Dubliner hasn't scored in four appearances for the Athens side and it appears his time in Greece is set to come to a premature end.

"The player is in clear breach of his contract. He has failed to even contact us during the period he has not turned up for training," said a club statement.

"As a consequence of this, we are looking if we can legally terminate his contract."

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