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Footballer's Humble Dream: From Saints Fan to Four-Division Star
27 Apr
Summary
- Vokes achieved his dream of playing professional football across all four divisions.
- He was part of two promotion-winning squads with Burnley.
- Vokes has played for multiple clubs since his 2008 debut with Wolves.
The career of footballer Vokes, a lifelong Southampton supporter, has seen him achieve a dream he once only imagined at The Dell. Vokes began his professional journey with Bournemouth before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2008. His debut season saw him score eight goals as Wolves earned promotion to the Premier League.
Vokes experienced several loan spells at clubs including Leeds United, Bristol City, and Norwich City before joining Burnley permanently in 2012. During his seven years at Turf Moor, he was a key player in two promotion-winning squads, helping Sean Dyche's side reach the Premier League in 2014 and again in 2016.
After leaving Burnley, Vokes had two seasons with Stoke City in the Championship. He then transferred to Wycombe Wanderers in 2021 before signing with Gillingham in the summer of 2025. This season, he scored three goals in 35 appearances for the fourth-tier side, capping a career that has spanned all four professional divisions of English football.
