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Hibs scared off by wages of Sunderland striker Stokes

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:35

Hibs won't consider a permanent deal for Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes.

The Journal says Hibernian had been the leading contenders to sign Stokes, but they are resigned to not doing so after being told the Black Cats will only entertain a permanent move for a forward whose contract runs until 2011.

What has put off Hibs boss John Hughes – Falkirk’s manager when Stokes enjoyed his only consistent run of first-team football there and responded with 16 goals in 18 appearances – is Stokes’ wages, reportedly in the region of £14,000 a week.

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