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| ATTRACTING ATTENTION: Sam Vokes |
BOSS Kevin Bond is confident Cherries can keep Sam Vokes's army of suitors at bay ahead of next week's loan transfer deadline.
The sought-after striker has been attracting interest from a number of clubs, with Premiership big guns Newcastle, Everton and Aston Villa believed to be among them.
And although the transfer window is closed until the end of the season, Cherries could still strike a deal that would see Vokes go out on loan with a view to a permanent move in the summer.
But with Thursday's deadline fast approaching and no firm offers on the table, Bond believes Cherries' prize asset will remain at Dean Court.
He told the Daily Echo: "I've had a couple of phone calls about him but I'm not aware of any bids. There was a conversation with Newcastle, who expressed an interest, but it hasn't gone any further than that.
"He's our player and until someone comes along and offers a sufficient amount of money which would warrant us being prepared to sell him then that's the way it will remain, like it will for every other player at our club."
Bond, who rewarded Vokes with a three-and-a-half year deal in January 2007, added: "We're in charge. He's under contract and he's got no desire to go anywhere, certainly not at this moment in time.
"Sam and his parents believe he's in the best place. Everybody hopes he will progress and have an exciting future. But, at this moment in time, I think he's quite relaxed about the situation."
A product of the club's centre of excellence, Vokes made his debut when he was just five months into a two-year apprenticeship and then grabbed his first senior goal in a 1-1 draw at Gillingham 15 months ago.
And although he struggled to hold down a place at the start of this season, he has bagged 11 goals in his past 19 starts and is one of the hottest properties in the lower leagues.
Bond, who will be without Vokes on Easter Monday due to his latest Wales under-21 call-up, added: "I hope he progresses sufficiently to create an awful a lot of interest and, one day, we might sell him for a lot of money, which would benefit the club and Sam."
7:00am Saturday 22nd March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Nick71, Poole on 7:11am Sat 22 Mar 08
"And although he struggled to hold down a place at the start of this season"
What utter nonsense. Kevin Bond would rather pick his old, semi-injured, past-their-sell-by-d
ate mates that a fresh young man with potential. Come on Echo sharpen up!
"And although he struggled to hold down a place at the start of this season"
What utter nonsense. Kevin Bond would rather pick his old, semi-injured, past-their-sell-by-d
ate mates that a fresh young man with potential. Come on Echo sharpen up!
Posted by: cherryfan, Horndean on 7:35am Sat 22 Mar 08
And come on Kevin sharpen up!
And come on Kevin sharpen up!
Posted by: footyfan, salisbury on 7:51am Sat 22 Mar 08
it will be good if sam stays as he,s got great talent and still very young i think there,s still more of him to come what a asset if we can keep him
it will be good if sam stays as he,s got great talent and still very young i think there,s still more of him to come what a asset if we can keep him
Posted by: footyfan, salisbury on 7:53am Sat 22 Mar 08
good luck today boys another win would be great even with all the injurys we have. you could try some of the young ones mr Bond
good luck today boys another win would be great even with all the injurys we have. you could try some of the young ones mr Bond
Posted by: lferrone, Boscombe East on 8:38am Sat 22 Mar 08
Come on you reds you can do it. Most if not all the fans are behind you despite some of the antics off the field. Relax and play your best and bring back 3 points to day (worth 6!!) Come on the cherries
Come on you reds you can do it. Most if not all the fans are behind you despite some of the antics off the field. Relax and play your best and bring back 3 points to day (worth 6!!) Come on the cherries
Posted by: lymocherry, Lymington on 12:10pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Best we can hope for with Sam, keep him until he is too good for us and then get a decent amount for him, now that would make a change for one of our own.
Best we can hope for with Sam, keep him until he is too good for us and then get a decent amount for him, now that would make a change for one of our own.
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 3:19pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]lymocherry[/bold] wrote:
Best we can hope for with Sam, keep him until he is too good for us and then get a decent amount for him, now that would make a change for one of our own.[/quote] Yes it would make a change and your dead right best we can hope for Mostyns not that much of a fool though he know he will get more for him if he holds on otherwise he would have gone now
lymocherry wrote:
Best we can hope for with Sam, keep him until he is too good for us and then get a decent amount for him, now that would make a change for one of our own.
Yes it would make a change and your dead right best we can hope for Mostyns not that much of a fool though he know he will get more for him if he holds on otherwise he would have gone now
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 7:11pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Nick71[/bold] wrote:
"And although he struggled to hold down a place at the start of this season" What utter nonsense. Kevin Bond would rather pick his old, semi-injured, past-their-sell-by-d ate mates that a fresh young man with potential. Come on Echo sharpen up![/quote] Unfair.If you actually watched Sam early in the season you would know that Bond is spot-on.He didn't play then as well as he does now - he's learnt as the season has progressed.That's how it is when you are young and gain experience! You get better(hopefully!) and then are worthy of a regular starting place.You can't judge his form now means he was worthy of a starting place 6 months ago!
Nick71 wrote:
"And although he struggled to hold down a place at the start of this season" What utter nonsense. Kevin Bond would rather pick his old, semi-injured, past-their-sell-by-d ate mates that a fresh young man with potential. Come on Echo sharpen up!
Unfair.If you actually watched Sam early in the season you would know that Bond is spot-on.He didn't play then as well as he does now - he's learnt as the season has progressed.That's how it is when you are young and gain experience! You get better(hopefully!) and then are worthy of a regular starting place.You can't judge his form now means he was worthy of a starting place 6 months ago!
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