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Dean Cox
Cox in 2013
Personal information
Full name Dean Arthur Edward Cox [1]
Date of birth (1987-08-12) 12 August 1987 (age 36) [1]
Place of birth Haywards Heath, England
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) [1]
Position(s) Winger, Attacking Midfielder
Youth career
0000–2005 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps ( Gls)
2005–2010 Brighton & Hove Albion 146 (16)
2005 → Eastbourne Borough (loan) 11 (0)
2006 → Bognor Regis Town (loan) 1 (0)
2010–2016 Leyton Orient 227 (45)
2016–2018 Crawley Town 26 (2)
2016–2017 → Burgess Hill Town (loan) 5 (1)
2018–2021 Eastbourne Borough 73 (12)
2021–2022 Worthing 4 (0)
Managerial career
2022–2023 Lancing
2023 Burgess Hill Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:18, 12 September 2021 (UTC)

Dean Arthur Edward Cox (born 12 August 1987) is a former English footballer who was recently manager of Burgess Hill Town. Cox primarily played as a winger, but also played in an attacking midfield role.

Playing career

Cox playing for Brighton & Hove Albion's reserve team in 2010

Brighton & Hove Albion

Cox was born in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. [1] He made his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion during a 2–0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on 29 August 2005. [2] During the 2005–06 season, Cox also spent time on loan at Eastbourne Borough, featuring twice in their run in the FA Cup. [3] [4] Cox's next appearance for Brighton was on the first day of the 2006–07 League One season in the 1–0 victory away at Rotherham United, although he was sent-off during this match for receiving two yellow cards. [5] Cox played a major part during his debut season in the first-team playing in 43 League games and scoring six goals. [6]

In the summer of 2007, Cox was rewarded for his fine start to his Albion career by being handed the number 7 shirt, previously occupied by Alexandre Frutos.

After falling out of favour at Brighton, Cox was informed that he would be released from his contract when it expires on 30 June 2010. [7]

Leyton Orient

Cox was later signed by Leyton Orient on 2 June 2010. [8] He scored his first league goal for the Os on 28 August 2010, in the 3–0 triumph over Exeter City. [9]

On 3 October 2012, in the 2–0 league victory at Walsall, Cox scored a 60-yard goal from inside the Orient half, firing over the head of Walsall goalkeeper Karl Darlow. [10]

Cox was released on 1 September 2016, his contract terminated by mutual consent. [11]

Crawley Town

On 13 September 2016, Cox joined Crawley Town on a two-and-a-half-year contract. [12]

After signing outside of the Summer transfer window, Cox was ineligible to play for Crawley Town until 2 January 2017, so therefore he joined Burgess Hill Town on a loan deal. [13] On 8 October 2016, Cox made his Burgess Hill Town debut in a 3–2 victory over Leatherhead, playing the full 90 minutes. [14] On 25 October 2016, Cox scored his first goal for Burgess Hill Town in a 1–0 victory over Hendon, netting the winner in the 53rd minute. [15]

After a short loan spell with Burgess Hill Town, Cox returned to Crawley and made his debut on 2 January 2017. Featuring for 61 minutes before being replaced by Jordan Roberts, in a 2–0 home victory over Yeovil Town. [16]

On 28 June 2018, it was announced that Cox would leave Crawley, following a mutual termination in his contract. [17]

Eastbourne Borough

On 3 August 2018, a day before the season began, it was confirmed that Cox had signed for Eastbourne Borough who play in the National League South. [18] In July 2021, Cox departed the club by mutual consent. [19]

Managerial career

On 16 December 2022, it was announced that Cox would take over the managerial position at Lancing. [20]

On 27 April 2023, Cox was appointed manager of Burgess Hill Town having guided Lancing to their highest ever league position. [21]

On 6 December 2023, Cox resigned as manager of Burgess Hill Town. [22]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 February 2021.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brighton & Hove Albion 2005–06 [23] Championship 1 0 — 0 0 — 1 0
2006–07 [24] League One 42 6 2 2 2 1 4 [a] 1 50 10
2007–08 [25] League One 42 6 4 0 1 0 3 [a] 1 50 7
2008–09 [26] League One 40 4 2 1 3 0 6 [a] 0 51 5
2009–10 [27] League One 21 0 4 0 1 0 1 [a] 0 27 0
Total 146 16 12 3 7 1 14 2 179 22
Eastbourne Borough (loan) 2005–06 [28] Conference South 11 0 2 0 — 13 0
Bognor Regis Town (loan) 2005–06 [28] Conference South 1 0 — — — 1 0
Leyton Orient 2010–11 [29] League One 45 11 7 0 2 0 2 [a] 1 56 12
2011–12 [30] League One 38 8 1 0 3 1 1 [a] 0 43 9
2012–13 [31] League One 44 4 4 4 2 0 5 [a] 0 55 8
2013–14 [32] League One 45 12 3 2 2 1 6 [b] 2 56 17
2014–15 [33] League One 37 6 1 0 3 1 3 [a] 0 44 7
2015–16 [34] League Two 14 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 16 5
2016–17 [35] League Two 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 1
Total 227 45 17 8 14 3 17 3 275 59
Crawley Town 2016–17 [35] League Two 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 2
2017–18 [36] League Two 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Total 26 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 27 2
Burgess Hill Town (loan) 2016–17 [35] Isthmian League Premier Division 5 1 0 0 — 4 [c] 3 9 4
Eastbourne Borough 2018–19 National League South 32 7 3 1 — 4 [d] 4 39 12
2019–20 National League South 23 2 1 0 — 6 [e] 2 30 4
2020–21 National League South 18 3 4 0 — 0 0 22 3
Total 73 12 8 1 — 10 6 91 19
Career total 489 76 39 12 22 4 45 14 595 106

Managerial statistics

As of match played 14 February 2023
Managerial record by team and tenure
Tea From To Record
G W D L Win %
Lancing 16 December 2022 26 April 2023 22 8 3 11 036.36
Burgess Hill 27 April 2023 Present 11 4 3 4 036.36

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Three appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League One play-offs
  3. ^ Three appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance and one goal in Isthmian League Cup
  4. ^ One appearance and one goal in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances and three goals in FA Trophy
  5. ^ Three appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances and two goals in FA Trophy

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 98. ISBN  978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ^ Brighton 2–0 Plymouth Archived 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
  3. ^ "November 2005". ESPN FC. 30 November 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Games played by Cox in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  5. ^ Rotherham 0–1 Brighton Archived 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
  6. ^ Dean Cox appearance date 2006-07 Archived 1 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine, Soccerbase
  7. ^ "Cox told no new deal for him at Albion". The Argus. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  8. ^ "O's swoop for ex-Seagull Cox". Leyton Orient F.C. 2 June 2010. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010.
  9. ^ "Leyton Orient 3–0 Exeter City". BBC Sport. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  10. ^ "Cox's piece of magic from 60 yards out". Evening Standard. London. 3 October 2012.
  11. ^ "Dean Cox leaves Leyton Orient after contract terminated by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 1 September 2016.
  12. ^ "Cox is a Red". Crawley Town Official Site. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  13. ^ "Cox joins Burgess Hill". Crawley Town Official Site. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  14. ^ "BHTFC vs Leatherhead". Burgess Hill Town F.C. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  15. ^ "Dean on target". Crawley Town Official Site. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  16. ^ "Crawley Town vs. Yeovil Town". Soccerway. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  17. ^ "DEAN COX LEAVES BY MUTUAL CONSENT". Crawley Town Official Site. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  18. ^ "Three More Join Jamie's Cause". Eastbourne Borough. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  19. ^ "Cox departs Priory Lane". edbfc.co.uk. 3 July 2021. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Lancing announce new management team". Lancing F.C. 16 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Welcome To Burgess Hill Dean Cox!". bhtfc.co.uk. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  22. ^ "Club Statement". bhtfc.co.uk. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  23. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  24. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  25. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  26. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  27. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  28. ^ a b "Player Details: Season 2005–2006". SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  29. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  30. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  31. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  32. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  33. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  34. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  35. ^ a b c "Games played by Dean Cox in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  36. ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.

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