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A natural finisher, Anthony excelled last year, making three reserve team appearances and scoring four times from eight Under-19 appearances - all as a 15 year-old.He scored 12 goals from 17 Under-17 outings, and netted four from two FA Youth Cup games.The young Irishman has trained with the first team on several occasions. Previously with Kilnamanagh, Cherry Orchard and Shelbourne, Anthony Stokes joined Arsenal in 2003 where he is highly-rated by Arsenal Academy Director Liam Brady. Capped at Under 15, Under 16 and Under 17 level. Capped last season by Sean McCaffrey at Under 17 level, he scored two goals in the 2-1 away win over Turkey. Stokes is now playing for Sunderland after a spell in Scotland |
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Goalscoring midfielder Stephen was virtually ever-present for Neil Banfield's Under-19s last season. An Irish Youth International, Stephen is a skilful, composed player and very comfortable on the ball. He played in both of Arsenal's FA Youth Cup fixtures last season. Stephen was sold to Falkirk before the season began |
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A highly rated, steadily emerging midfield prospect at the Club, Irishman Patrick enjoyed another good year last season. He progressed to the Under-19s, scoring four times in 21 appearances, and also stepped up to the reserves, playing six times at that level, as well as two FA Youth Cup games. The Irish Youth International is happy as a holding midfielder, but also excels when going forward. Patrick was sold to Falkirk in Jan 06 |
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A talented left-footed midfielder, Shane has been with the Club a year and was rewarded with a scholarship in the summer following his debut season. Shane, an Irish Under-16 International, is the brother of Yvonne Tracy, who plays for Arsenal Ladies and Ireland. |
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Sean came over to Arsenal from Ireland during the summer and, although he is now 17, he joins the Club as a first-year scholar. An energetic midfielder, Sean has plenty of stamina and is also very versatile. Sean was released by the club in 2006-7 |
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