In cancelling his contract after less than three weeks and without kicking a ball for the club, Anthony Stokes moves to Livingston has become one of the most short-lived transfers in Scottish football history.
How many of these players can you remember making a similarly sharp exit from their clubs?
. LIVINGSTON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 24: Livingston's new signing Anthony Stokes during media access at the Tony Macaroni Arena on August 24, 2020, in Livingston, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Anthony Stokes has left Livingston just three weeks after being introduced to the media at the Tony Macaroni Arena on August 24, 2020. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
. Du Wei - Celtic
Arrived on loan from Shanghai Shenhua and made his debut in a Scottish Cup tie against Clyde on 9 January 2006 only to be hooked after 45 minutes and never seen again as Gordon Strachan's side succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat. Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes
. Joey Barton - Rangers
A high-profile signing for Mark Warburton in the summer of 2016, the controversial former Man City midfielder lasted just eight games before having his contract terminated following a training ground bust-up. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
. Willo Flood - Dunfermline
The Irishman was paraded at East End Park on 18 June, 2018 only to quit the club nine days later in order to take up a lucrative offer from Bali United. However, that move collapsed and Flood subsequently announced his retirement Photo: Pars TV
. Walter Rojas - Dundee United
The Argentinian winger is a cult figure at Tannadice despite making no appearances. Signed by Jim McLean (pictured) for a reported £200,000 in 1991 to much hype only to depart three months later having been deemed not good enough Photo: SNS Group
. Eric Djemba-Djemba - St Mirren
The former Man Utd midfielder said he hoped his move to Paisley would help him gain a place in the Cameroon squad for the World Cup in Brazil. That didn't happen and he was released after making just three appearances. Photo: SNS Group Ross Brownlee
5. Eric Djemba-Djemba - St Mirren
The former Man Utd midfielder said he hoped his move to Paisley would help him gain a place in the Cameroon squad for the World Cup in Brazil. That didn't happen and he was released after making just three appearances. Photo: SNS Group Ross Brownlee
6. Tommy McLean - Raith Rovers
Tommy McLean's short stint as manager of the Kirkcaldy club lasted just seven days. Appointed on 3 September 1996, his sole match in charge was a 4-1 home defeat to Aberdeen before quitting to join his brother, Jim, at Tannadice Photo: SNS Group
7. Scott Bain - Hibs
Signed on loan from Dundee in January 2018, the goalkeeper was subsequently sold to Celtic before he had the chance pull on the gloves for Hibs. Famously turned up to sign for the Parkhead club wearing his Hibs tracksuit. Photo: SNS Group Ross Parker
8. Didier Agathe - Hibs
Agathe's time at Hibs was short but eventful. Signed from Raith on a short-term deal in the summer of 2000, the Frenchman scored four times in five appearances before Martin O'Neill snapped him up for Celtic for a bargain £27,000 Photo: SNS Group 0141 221 3602