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3 days ago
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Gills sign Wycombe striker Vokes on one-year deal
Gillingham have signed former Wales striker Sam Vokes on a one-year deal following his release by Wycombe 35-year-old scored 30 goals in 144 appearances for the Chairboys, having previously twice won promotion to the Premier League with Burnley under Sean is Gillingham's second summer signing, following forward Seb Palmer-Houlden's move from Bristol City in reunites with head coach Gareth Ainsworth, who he worked with for two years at Adams' Park and reached the League One play-off final in 2022."It's great, it's exciting, and I am looking forward to pre-season getting underway," Vokes told the club's website, external."I spoke to the manager a few times over the summer, we know each other well. Being right and ready to go on that first game is what it's all about now."Vokes began his career at Bournemouth before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers and has also played for Stoke City in a career spanning 19 made his debut for Wales in 2008 and represented his country at Euro 2016, scoring in a 3-1 win against Belgium.
BBC News
20-05-2025
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Striker Vokes 'truly gutted' to leave Wycombe
Former Wales striker Sam Vokes says he is "truly gutted" to be leaving Wycombe Wanderers after spending four years at Adams announced on Tuesday that Vokes was among six senior players leaving the club at the end of their 35-year-old striker scored 28 goals in his 93 starts for the club after joining from Stoke City in 2021, and has more recently been involved in the Wanderers' coaching were knocked out of the League One play-offs by Charlton Athletic after finishing fifth."After finding out this morning I'll be leaving this special club after four years, I can only say I'm truly gutted," said Vokes, who is part of the BBC Sounds Feast of Football podcast team. "I'd always heard about the great culture and good people at the club, so to be brought in by [former manager] Gareth Ainsworth to be part of that group and getting to know the players and staff has been an absolute pleasure. "When I joined Wycombe, I was desperate for success and to be part of something special. While we've come very close a few times, it's been amazing to create and be part of some truly special moments."A knee injury and a recent broken arm - picked up in the final regular League One fixture of the season against Stockport County - limited Vokes to seven substitute appearances in the league this season, scoring an open letter written to Wycombe fans, Vokes said he had "more to offer on the pitch" but did not give any hints as to his future won 64 caps for Wales between 2008 and 2019, scoring 11 goals, including one of the most memorable goals ever scored by a Welshman against Belgium in the quarter-finals of Euro has also played for Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier said a recent stint as part of the Wycombe coaching team under interim manager Sam Grace and then Mike Dodds has been "an honour and a huge learning curve"."I'd like to take this opportunity to thank every player, staff member and fan of this club for being part of my journey here at Wycombe," he added."I know this club has changed a lot over my four years, but I hope that culture, work-ethic and core values remain and I wish the club every success going forward."Up the Chairboys, Vokesy."
BBC News
20-05-2025
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Wycombe offer Low new deal as Vokes departs
Wycombe Wanderers have offered a new contract to defender Joe Low while fellow Wales international Sam Vokes heads a list of six senior players leaving the made 42 appearances, scoring four goals, for the Chairboys who finished third in League One but lost to Charlton Athletic in the helped the club reach the play-off final in 2022, in which they lost to Sunderland but only played nine games this season."Sam has been a wonderful ambassador for the club in many ways and his experience and character off the pitch have been hugely instrumental, even though his playing time has become limited," said chief football officer Dan forwards Brandon Hanlan, Beryly Lubala and Kieran Sadlier are also leaving Adams Park, along with goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli and former West Brom, Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Adam Reach, who was signed in February on a short-term deal."Brandon worked extremely hard to battle back from his year-long injury and that speaks volumes for his determination and resilience, while Beryly and Kieran have provided lots of bright sparks in the attack, though both have also been unfortunate with injuries," said well as Low, Wycombe have also offered new deals to youngsters Fin Back, Jahiem Dotse, Jack Matton and Laurie following last Thursday's 1-0 aggregate loss to Charlton, Wycombe's owners Feliciana EFL Ltd have said the club has an "exciting future ahead".In a message to supporters, they added: "We've already shown what we're capable of - this season will only make us more determined and better prepared for what's next."One setback will not deter us from the longer-term goals that we have put in place to take this club to levels it has never reached before."
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20-02-2025
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Vokes agrees with Parkinson's League One claim
Wycombe Wanderers striker Sam Vokes has backed Phil Parkinson's suggestion that League One is as strong as it has ever been. Wrexham boss Parkinson made the claim after seeing his side lose at home to Leyton Orient in midweek. That defeat leaves Wrexham third in the table, five points behind second-placed Wycombe as they prepare for a trip to Mansfield Town on Sunday. Veteran ex-Wales international Vokes, who made his first Wycombe appearance since August last weekend, says the style of football has changed in the third tier. "The way football is moving in general, I think the quality that's dripping down the levels is so high," he told this week's Feast of Football podcast. "You only have to go back a few years and you see a lot more teams going back to front more. "I am not saying [changing] that improves football necessarily, but it improves the standard of players playing at that level because of the way teams are playing out from the back. It's very much a more tactical game than physical game in League One now. "You look at the money spent by the Wrexhams, the Huddersfields and the Birminghams. The transfer fees being asked for at this level now are huge." Wrexham are in need of a boost at Mansfield having lost four of their past eight league games. Wycombe, meanwhile, are at home to Wgan on Saturday having lost only once since the turn of the year. "I think everyone in the top half really back themselves for a run to get into the play-offs," Vokes added. "Teams at the bottom are picking up points too, so I would definitely agree it's a strong league this year."
BBC News
20-02-2025
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Vokes agrees with Parkinson's League One claim
Wycombe Wanderers striker Sam Vokes has backed Phil Parkinson's suggestion that League One is as strong as it has ever boss Parkinson made the claim after seeing his side lose at home to Leyton Orient in defeat leaves Wrexham third in the table, five points behind second-placed Wycombe as they prepare for a trip to Mansfield Town on ex-Wales international Vokes, who made his first Wycombe appearance since August last weekend, says the style of football has changed in the third tier."The way football is moving in general, I think the quality that's dripping down the levels is so high," he told this week's Feast of Football podcast."You only have to go back a few years and you see a lot more teams going back to front more."I am not saying [changing] that improves football necessarily, but it improves the standard of players playing at that level because of the way teams are playing out from the back. It's very much a more tactical game than physical game in League One now."You look at the money spent by the Wrexhams, the Huddersfields and the Birminghams. The transfer fees being asked for at this level now are huge."Wrexham are in need of a boost at Mansfield having lost four of their past eight league meanwhile, are at home to Wgan on Saturday having lost only once since the turn of the year."I think everyone in the top half really back themselves for a run to get into the play-offs," Vokes added."Teams at the bottom are picking up points too, so I would definitely agree it's a strong league this year."
