Anthony Stokes follows Harry Forrester's lead by moving to Iran
The former Hibs and Celtic hitman has signed a two-year deal with the Persian Gulf Pro League side after it appeared he was ready to make St Mirren his next club.
The Irish striker had been training with the Paisley club under the watchful eye of his old boss Alan Stubbs. However, it seems the Ladbrokes Premiership new boys were only willing to offer a deal until January.
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Hide AdThe 29-year-old most recently had a stint with Apollon Smyrni. After just four appearances he went AWOL and was released from his deal.
This came after Stokes left Hibs in January of this year over disciplinary issues.
On Thursday it was announced that Forrester had joined Tractor after agreeing to an early termination of his Ibrox contract.