Stokes, formerly of Hibernian and Celtic, was a free agent and had been training with St Mirren under his old manager Alan Stubbs, but now he's decided Iranian football is the thing for him. Most recently he spent an unsuccessful short spell with Greek side Apollon Smyrni.
The 29-year-old had reportedly been offered a short-term contract to play for the Buddies, but instead he has opted for a more lucrative deal to play in the Middle East under Toshack. The ex-Real Madrid manager took the Tractor Sazi job in early June.
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