Source: PA
Stokes aware of responsibilities
Anthony Stokes insists Celtic`s players do not need a police pep talk ahead of the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Rangers at Hampden on March 20.
Following the recent controversial Old Firm Scottish Cup fifth-round replay at Parkhead which ended with three visiting players sent off and Hoops manager Neil Lennon and Ibrox assistant Ally McCoist having to be separated, both clubs were invited to a summit at the request of Strathclyde Police chief constable Stephen House.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond hosted the meeting in Edinburgh on Tuesday which looked to provide answers to the problems of sectarianism and bad behaviour both on and off the field and the possibility of police visiting the clubs before Old Firm fixtures to remind players of their responsibilities, was mooted.
However, Stokes, looking forward to Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final tie at Inverness, said: "To be fair, I don't think any of our players need reminding.
"In the last game we had two or three yellow cards but I don't think there was anything out of order by our players.I think we understand the situation and as I said, I don't think any of our players were out of line.
"It was just frustration a little bit on their part and it is one of those things that happen. I think the whole situation has been blown out of proportion."
