Footballer Stokes banned from contacting ex-partner

The striker, who has nine caps for the Republic of Ireland, has been ordered to stay away from her and her mother.Sheriff Alasdair MacFadyen nevertheless warned the former Celtic striker he was concerned about his attitude towards the "abusive" conduct.

Stokes, 31, who currently plays for Turkish side Adana Demirspor, pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to stalking Eilidh Scott and her mother, May Scott, between July 2018 and February this year. Michael Gallen, lawyer for Stokes, told the court: "He recognises his behaviour, which he quite rightly describes as being horrendous, will have impacted on both the ladies in question."Morag McLintock, prosecuting, said: "The complainer is very much of the view that the relationship is at an end and that she does not wish a relationship with the accused."

"It is quite unacceptable behaviour and I have to say I am concerned by your attitude towards the offence.

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