Sam Vokes

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:14 pm

Top scorer. Great achievement. 10 premier league goals. Thoroughly deserved. Been a top pro for us.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:17 pm

Yes agree, although today he did nowt other than convert an Arfield ( I think) miss kick.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:18 pm

Must admit I am surprised he managed to get to double figures but a great achievement from him nonetheless.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:21 pm

Double figure target men are hard to come by especially when he bags 1 in 2.5 starts.

Keep saying it but we score far more with him in.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sun May 21, 2017 5:21 pm

Especially considering he missed pretty much all of our last trip in the prem. Most of our squad have that experience which he didn't so very well done Sam

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:05 pm

MACCA wrote:Yes agree, although today he did nowt other than convert an Arfield ( I think) miss kic

I don't know what you must have thought about the rest if you think Vokesy did 'nowt'. For me he was easily our best player.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:05 pm

Did nowt ?? I thought he did plenty, particularly first half when he won countless headers and showed some nifty touches on the ground too. Excellent season and it's been good to see him rewarded with a goalscoring run the last few weeks.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:10 pm

I like Sam, hopefully we can ship out Barnes and Arfield to Newcastle and make ourselves stronger and a rival weaker in one swift transaction.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:10 pm

If he had a bit more pace he'd be quicker.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:15 pm

ashtonlongsider wrote:I don't know what you must have thought about the rest if you think Vokesy did 'nowt'. For me he was easily our best player.

See player ratings thread for details.

Our best player today, but it didn't take much!

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:17 pm

Diesel wrote:If he had a bit more pace he'd be quicker.

Tickled me has that.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:19 pm

Stats wise easily are best player this year.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:25 pm

Vokes has had a great return goal wise this year and would be a very good third choice striker with at least one, preferably two new additions.

Gray set up the goal but what on earth was he doing for that sitter he "flicked wide". A no nonsense finisher swings his left foot at it and hits the back of the net. Gray tried some stupid flick and we go on to get beat, should have got a roasting from Dyche for that. One of the problems I'm having with Gray at the moment is he keeps playing like he thinks he's far better than he is. Apart from using strength and pace to beat a man I've rarely ever seen him get by an opponent using skill, and yet every week he runs down back alleys and rolls his foot over the ball like he thinks he's Ronaldo. He assisted the goal today so he contributed, but when you look at how Vokes has got on Gray has certainly not pulled his weight this year.

Probably an overreaction as I hate seeing us lose, but unless your 3-0 up you stick it in the onion bag before you try a clever flick and mess it up. I've since watched the replay and he should definitely score.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:56 pm

Think Vokes has been our best player retry consistently over the last few games - made up for him. Hopefully he will spend the summer teaching Gray how to control a football!!!

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:59 pm

Double figures in this league is a great return for anyone

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:59 pm

And, a really nice guy. Every game, he's last one off and applauding the fans.

What he did at the end of today's game deserves mention too. Well done Sam. Clarets Legend

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:00 pm

it certainly is considering our style of play and the lack of chances we create, well done Sam

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:01 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote:And, a really nice guy. Every game, he's last one off and applauding the fans.

What he did at the end of today's game deserves mention too. Well done Sam. Clarets Legend

what did he do ?

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:12 pm

boyyanno wrote:Vokes has had a great return goal wise this year and would be a very good third choice striker with at least one, preferably two new additions.

Gray set up the goal but what on earth was he doing for that sitter he "flicked wide". A no nonsense finisher swings his left foot at it and hits the back of the net. Gray tried some stupid flick and we go on to get beat, should have got a roasting from Dyche for that. One of the problems I'm having with Gray at the moment is he keeps playing like he thinks he's far better than he is. Apart from using strength and pace to beat a man I've rarely ever seen him get by an opponent using skill, and yet every week he runs down back alleys and rolls his foot over the ball like he thinks he's Ronaldo. He assisted the goal today so he contributed, but when you look at how Vokes has got on Gray has certainly not pulled his weight this year.

Probably an overreaction as I hate seeing us lose, but unless your 3-0 up you stick it in the onion bag before you try a clever flick and mess it up. I've since watched the replay and he should definitely score.

blllocks. that ball was behind him and the back heel flick was his only way. Still should have scored but not how you describe.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:50 pm

minnieclaret wrote:blllocks. that ball was behind him and the back heel flick was his only way. Still should have scored but not how you describe.

Before you make yourself look very foolish watch the replay. The ball came across his left foot, he could have taken it when it came across his body rather than wait for the flick.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:07 pm

boyyanno wrote:Before you make yourself look very foolish watch the replay. The ball came across his left foot, he could have taken it when it came across his body rather than wait for the flick.

the stream I was on showed it from the touchline. Defo to far behind him to wrap his left foot around it.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:11 pm

minnieclaret wrote:the stream I was on showed it from the touchline. Defo to far behind him to wrap his left foot around it.

If you honestly think he couldn't reach it with his left foot, how did he reach it with his left foot when it was behind him? The ball came right across his body.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:13 pm

Really pleased for Sam, he deserves this. It must have been so tough to miss out last time round so it's great to see him make the most of it now. I hope it gives him the confidence he needs in order to kick on next season.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:30 pm

He's had better games than he had today - usually when Gray isn't in the team as they're not a natural partnership - but he's a top player for us.

He'll be a key player next season, and if Gray does leave, then the priority should be someone who can be a foil for Vokes rather than someone to replace Gray per se.

Zesty · Post by **Zesty** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:31 pm

Should have a contract for life, top guy and great player !

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:35 pm

Its weird how we've for this thread applauding one of our players scoring 10 goals in a team that's got it's limits and another one berating a player who got 9 in the same team.

Never ceases to amuse me this forum.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:37 pm

Ricky Lambert became a very good Premier League player.

Why can't Sam Vokes?

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:08 pm

boyyanno wrote:If you honestly think he couldn't reach it with his left foot, how did he reach it with his left foot when it was behind him? The ball came right across his body.

ffs have you ever played. there's a hell of a difference between an instep flick and wrapping your boot around the outside of a ball.
give me strength.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:13 pm

minnieclaret wrote:ffs have you ever played. there's a hell of a difference between an instep flick and wrapping your boot around the outside of a ball.
give me strength.

the irony of this is hilarious. I've played professionally have you?

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:14 pm

boyyanno wrote: the irony of this is hilarious. I've played professionally have you?

what at. not football.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:17 pm

Just watch the replay, he's facing the ball (ish) the natural movement of the left foot in that position is to strike across it, hit it in the right spot it soars in. I have no problem if he scores the flick, but you'd be slaughtered for trying that and not scoring.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:18 pm

It's been his control and passing that's impressed me as it's got considerably better in the last couple of seasons. I know that he's always had decent feet but they seem to have got better.

In the first half he brought a ball down, controlled it and flicked it over the defence for Gray to run on to but Gray was brought down.

He'll never be prolific at this level but he's come a long way.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:19 pm

minnieclaret wrote:what at. not football.

Wow pathetic. Why waste my breathe.

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:20 pm

And for the record this board (and the old one) had a few ex pro's that frequented it. Maybe don't be so quick to act like a helmet.

MK-Claret · Post by **MK-Claret** » Mon May 22, 2017 8:57 am

I enjoy watching Vokes a fantastic return in this league as stated already.I just think he is isolated along with Gray sometimes as we struggle to get them the service they need.For me we have missed Dean Marney big time and the leadership of Barton.
Well done Vokesy...

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Mon May 22, 2017 9:06 am

I was pleased with his performance at Bournemouth, in that game he looked to have gone up a gear and found a bit more pace. Well done to Sam, he's had a good season.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Mon May 22, 2017 9:25 am

Vokes is 27. He has had a great Season for us and, if he stays injury free and keeps developing, then his best years are still in front of him.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon May 22, 2017 9:28 am

A great player back to his Ingsy/Volksey best.
Let's hope he gets Wales to the World cup finals with a win over Serbia.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon May 22, 2017 9:34 am

Sidney1st wrote:Its weird how we've for this thread applauding one of our players scoring 10 goals in a team that's got it's limits and another one berating a player who got 9 in the same team.

Never ceases to amuse me this forum.

Now that reminds me...

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:48 am

Another one of these today from the big man..

Courtois was still flapping at fresh air 2 weeks later.

Come on Sam lad!

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Spike · Post by **Spike** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:03 am

Proper good player and proper nice guy!
If he had the minutes on the pitch he deserved he would have not could have had more goals.

He will score at Chelsea!

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:05 am

Spike wrote:Proper good player and proper nice guy!
If he had the minutes on the pitch he deserved he would have not could have had more goals.

He will score at Chelsea!

That's the spirit!

Come on Burnley.

Socrates · Post by **Socrates** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:32 am

Spike wrote:If he had the minutes on the pitch he deserved he would have not could have had more goals.

There is an awful, awful lot to enjoy in this sentence.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:38 am

Is better than Chris Wood

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:39 am

Spike wrote:Proper good player and proper nice guy!
If he had the minutes on the pitch he deserved he would have not could have had more goals.

He will score at Chelsea!

I`ve had too much to drink already or has Spike?

dibraidio · Post by **dibraidio** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:56 am

Spike wrote:Proper good player and proper nice guy!
If he had the minutes on the pitch he deserved he would have not could have had more goals.

He will score at Chelsea!

Minute for minute he scored more than Andre too.
Andre scored 1 every 251 minutes.
Sam scored 1 every 207 minutes.

Compared to one or two others:
Troy Deeney scored 1 every 295 minutes.
Defoe scored 1 every 221 minutes.
Benteke scored 1 every 196 minutes.

If Sam he'd been ever present he'd have scored 16/17 if he'd carried on scoring at the same rate which would have put him in the top ten highest scorers alongside Zlatan and Eden Hazard.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:02 am

Vokes is in my fantasy team. Fully expecting the big man to bag a hat trick versus Chelsea.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:33 pm

Fnck Chris Wood.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 4:00 pm

OUTSTANDING

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 4:01 pm

And now Vokes has goals in FOUR consecutive top-flight games. Who was the last Claret to achieve that?