Education
In early 2010, rumours surfaced that Bolton Wanderers, amongst others, were after the youngster. Eventually no deals were arranged, as the player chose to stay at his then club Yeovil Town Football Club to further his development.
In early 2010, rumours surfaced that Bolton Wanderers, amongst others, were after the youngster. Eventually no deals were arranged, as the player chose to stay at his then club Yeovil Town Football Club to further his development.
Stokes first appeared for Yeovil Town Football Club on 15 January 2010, at 17, in a 1–2 defeat at Mansfield Town a club who later offered interest in the striker, showing glimpses of an emerging talent. On 2 March 2010, Yeovil confirmed Stokes would join Hearts Football Club on loan after numerous reports he had a fall out with boss Terry Skiverton but again the deal fell through and he stayed at the club Stokes" contract ran out in July and Yeovil Town Football Club decided against renewing lieutenant
Toward the end of the 2009-2010 season he spent a month on loan at Grays Athletic where he scored a penalty as a debutant.