Former Celtic striker Anthony Stokes joins Blackburn Rovers

Anthony Stokes of Celtic controls the ball during the Scottish Premiership League Match between Celtic and Dundee United, at Celtic Park on August 16, 2014
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Blackburn Rovers sign free agent Anthony Stokes on a three-year deal, following the 27-year-old striker's departure from Scottish champions Celtic.

Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of former Celtic striker Anthony Stokes on a three-year deal.

The 27-year-old, who joins on a free transfer, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Hibernian, scoring twice in May's Scottish Cup final victory against Rangers.

"I get a feeling for moves a lot of the time and there were different options available, but this time round this seemed like the right move for me," Stokes told Blackburn website.

"[Owen Coyle] had only positive things to say about me and I'm just looking forward to bedding in, getting a good pre-season under my belt and the start of the season.

"For myself, having a manager that believes in me gives me a lot of confidence and as a striker you need that, but it's going to be down to how I perform."

Stokes leaves Celtic Park having scored 77 goals in 192 games, and helped them win four titles and two Scottish Cups.

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