Clarets boss: Vokes signing is final piece of the jigsaw (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Clarets boss: Vokes signing is final piece of the jigsaw
10:17am Wednesday 1st August 2012 in Sport
By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter
EDDIE Howe described the capture of Sam Vokes as the final piece in his attacking jigsaw, after the striker signed a three-year deal from Wolves.
The 22-year-old, who spent two months on loan at Turf Moor last season, became Burnley’s fifth summer signing after passing a medical yesterday morning, going on to make his second Clarets debut in last night’s friendly at Bath City.
Vokes’ arrival on a three-year deal brings Howe’s complement of strikers back up to four, following the record sale of Jay Rodriguez to Southampton earlier in the summer.
The Wales international scored two goals in nine games for the Clarets last season, and overall contributed to five wins in Burnley’s most productive spell of the campaign.
Howe was delighted to make the move permanent after being a long-term admirer of his former Bournemouth team-mate, and believes the 6ft 2ins targetman will continue to add an extra dimension to the Clarets’ armoury.
“It’s a deal we’re delighted to get over the line because Sam is different; he can offer different qualities and attributes to our other strikers and I think that adds to our balance in attack,” said the Burnley boss.
“I thought he did well for us and I thought it coincided with our best run of form of the season.
“I thought he gave us a different dimension, highlighted in the games when he scored – against Ipswich when he scored from a set play, and he came on against West Ham and scored the winner.
“But I thought his all-round contribution was good and he fitted into the group really well.
“He’s got a fantastic attitude. I think the supporters can see that in his performances.”
Of his quartet of strikers, Howe added: “I don’t think we can carry more than four from a financial viewpoint. Four is where we are and we’re more than happy with that, and with the four that we have.”
And of the possibilities of more additions before the end of pre-season, he said: “We still have a couple of areas in the squad that we want to look at, but it’s taking shape quite nicely at the moment.
“We’re not imminent on anyone else at the moment but things can change very quickly so who knows.”
Comments(13)
Bluegoose
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12:31pm Wed 1 Aug 12
They call Brian Jepson, Dracula coz hes frightened of CROSSES,
Burnley are signing a new japanese player WIN one soon.
verbal discharge
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12:54pm Wed 1 Aug 12
Must do better
Dr Leonard Hofstadter
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1:16pm Wed 1 Aug 12
Ideally we'd get in a new goalkeeper, but with Jensen and Stewart signing new deals, it looks like Eddie's happy with the ones we've got.
szosteke
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6:47pm Wed 1 Aug 12
RUinsane
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10:10pm Wed 1 Aug 12
jellybiff
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10:36pm Wed 1 Aug 12
no ney never
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12:53am Thu 2 Aug 12
RUinsane wrote:I'd hardly call a good 22 year old international player who continues to improve and only became available after Burnley made enquiries for him as a cast off.
You have now signed all AFC bournemouths cast offs, including the manager, prepare for a relegation battle.
A cast off is a 37 year old put on the market because he is too old and knackered to do a job. And who picked him up offering silly wages that will bankrupt the club if they don't return to the prem next season?
Fact is we continue to climb the football ladder where as you bstrds...snakes and ladders!
Burnley FC...Developing our way forward.
Howe the lads
soulboy1
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5:29am Thu 2 Aug 12
Bluegoose wrote:Bluegoose...........
They call Sam Vokes jigsaw, he goes to pieces in the box!!! ha ha ha its the way I tell em.
They call Brian Jepson, Dracula coz hes frightened of CROSSES,
Burnley are signing a new japanese player WIN one soon.
Has your carer not been round to give you your medication and empy your commode yet today. As for your jokes (sic) I remember those when I was at infant school. Now there is a goal for you to aim for. Just think how proud your dad will be if you manage to finally get into first grade.Go and ask him.................
...He is currently in bed with your sister
Harwoodstblue
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8:24am Thu 2 Aug 12
no ney never wrote:In Your dreams, You are at the level you have always been and anything more is wishful thinking. You're a small backwater club. Accept it. To**er.
RUinsane wrote:I'd hardly call a good 22 year old international player who continues to improve and only became available after Burnley made enquiries for him as a cast off.
You have now signed all AFC bournemouths cast offs, including the manager, prepare for a relegation battle.
A cast off is a 37 year old put on the market because he is too old and knackered to do a job. And who picked him up offering silly wages that will bankrupt the club if they don't return to the prem next season?
Fact is we continue to climb the football ladder where as you bstrds...snakes and ladders!
Burnley FC...Developing our way forward.
Howe the lads
verbal discharge
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10:02am Thu 2 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:Whereas you set of inbred chicken plucking wannabees are scratching around like startled hens on a slippery slope to oblivion.
no ney never wrote:In Your dreams, You are at the level you have always been and anything more is wishful thinking. You're a small backwater club. Accept it. To**er.
RUinsane wrote:I'd hardly call a good 22 year old international player who continues to improve and only became available after Burnley made enquiries for him as a cast off.
You have now signed all AFC bournemouths cast offs, including the manager, prepare for a relegation battle.
A cast off is a 37 year old put on the market because he is too old and knackered to do a job. And who picked him up offering silly wages that will bankrupt the club if they don't return to the prem next season?
Fact is we continue to climb the football ladder where as you bstrds...snakes and ladders!
Burnley FC...Developing our way forward.
Howe the lads
Danny Murphy is on £36k a week plus £4k win bonus (So basically £36k a week) and I would imagine Nuno Overthehill is on the same money - You're manager hasn't got a clue and by the time Venkys realise this it will be too late.
Enjoy Match Of The Day on Saturdays as it's the closest you will EVER get to the Premier League again - those days are gone and you can now look forward to becoming the small backwater club that you used to be before that senile old gimmer Jack Walker paid for your success.
burnleyglentoran
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1:33pm Thu 2 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:Just a quick reminder -
no ney never wrote:In Your dreams, You are at the level you have always been and anything more is wishful thinking. You're a small backwater club. Accept it. To**er.
RUinsane wrote:I'd hardly call a good 22 year old international player who continues to improve and only became available after Burnley made enquiries for him as a cast off.
You have now signed all AFC bournemouths cast offs, including the manager, prepare for a relegation battle.
A cast off is a 37 year old put on the market because he is too old and knackered to do a job. And who picked him up offering silly wages that will bankrupt the club if they don't return to the prem next season?
Fact is we continue to climb the football ladder where as you bstrds...snakes and ladders!
Burnley FC...Developing our way forward.
Howe the lads
You are in the SECOND tier of English football.
Hope that helps to get rid of the false sense of security you seem to be struggling with.
And you soon come to terms with the "backwater"
By the way how's the new Bol-Ewood carehome coming on!?
NO NAY NEVER
beagle
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1:50am Fri 3 Aug 12
jellybiff wrote:Same here, until the club gets serious and stops taking the fans for mugs, spends some proper money ( Jay, EPL ) i will be a walk on only.
wow another Bournemouth mate of his No wonder the bookies have us a 6/1 4 the favs for the drop he'll be bringing the club cat over next .Talk about mates rates jeez No money of me .
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Dublin Claret says...
11:24am Wed 1 Aug 12