Clean Slate For Stokes

On loan striker Anthony Stokes has been given a 2nd chance by manager Kevin Blackwell after the players arrived late back from international duty last week.

Although Stokes has yet to score inside his loan period, he has impresses with his all round play which has contributed to recent good form of the team, who currently lie 4th in the table.

He will be hoping to be involved at some stage for tonights game as Sunderland manager Roy Keane is thought to be attending the game.