Former Burnley striker Sam Vokes has got himself a new club.
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The 35-year-old was released by Wycombe Wanderers at the end of last season, bringing an end to his four-year stay at Adams Park.
Vokes, who scored 56 goals in 230 appearances for the Clarets between 2012 and 2019, has signed a one-year deal with the Gills.
"It's great, it's exciting, and I am looking forward to pre-season getting underway,” Vokes said of his move.
"I spoke to the manager a few times over the summer, we know each other well. Being right and ready to go on that first game is what it's all about now."
Ainsworth made the surprise decision to leave his role at League One side Shrewsbury Town back in March to take over at the Priestfield Stadium.
Vokes has reunited with his former Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)placeholder image
Vokes has reunited with his former Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Gillingham, who sacked John Coleman after just three months in the job to make way for Ainsworth, finished 17th in the fourth tier last season.
As for Vokes, he scored his first ever professional goal away to Gillingham as a Bournemouth player back in 2006.
While the striker made the majority of his career appearances for the Clarets, he’s also represented the likes of Wolves, Leeds United, Sheffield United and Stoke City.
The Welsh international first made the move on loan to Turf Moor in 2011/12, before later making the move from Wolves permanent for a bargain fee of just £350,000.
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