Vokes fires Wolves to the top of the pack
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
A little while back, I wrote about Wolverhampton Wanderers boy-striker Sam Vokes. I'm a big fan, what with him a being reasonably local lad when he was at Bournemouth, and a goalscoring machine. I like goalscoring machines.
So I was pleased for Sam when he got a move into the Championship with Wolves, and began singing his praises in the direction of my Wolvo-type colleague. And lo and behold, Vokesy's delivering the goods, wowing Wolves fans and making me look like God's own football scout.
However, given the Cherries' dire financial situation, I was less pleased yesterday when said Wolve-type colleague informed me that word in the Black Country has it that the transfer fee paid to Bournemouth for their finest talent in years was a not-so-grand total of £300,000. Including add-ons.
Still, he's started his Wolves career with a bang, and good on him. Sam, pictured above in a sort-of Wolves-looking Bournemouth shirt, has notched up a tidy three goals in three league games. The first came away at Plymouth on opening day, grabbing a late point for his team in a 2-2 draw. Two and three came as a pair at the Valley on 13th September and, having played Wolves between those games, Accrington fans will be thankful he didn't add to Wolves' trio that day.
Even better news for Vokes comes in the shape of a Wales call-up, and three caps to boot. In the recent round of World Cup Qualifiers, Sam Vokes scored his first goal for Wales: a vital winner to sink Azerbaijan.
In truth, Wolves are in great form at the moment whether Vokes gets a run-out or not. But he's a hell of a weapon to have in your arsenal. It's only a matter of time before Arsene Wenger realises.
(Photo Credits: Sporting Life, The Mirror)
2 comments:
He really does look like he has most of the traits to generate a top career. When he signed, he came across as level-headed, intelligent and his form on the pitch has been a delight.
Obviously, all is rosy at Molineux at the moment as they sit astride the Championship but hard times will come at some point which will be a test for both Sam and the team. What he makes of the moronic bunch of 'fans' who will jump straight on the teams back will be interesting but hopefully he can see past the mindless bunch and continue his development in old gold and black.
I think Sam will be fine in less-than-pleasant conditions. After all, he played in a quickly sinking Bournemouth side. And he grew up in Lymington.
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