Dean Cox (English footballer)
Dean Arthur Edward Cox (born 12 August 1987) is a former English footballer who is currently manager of Lancing. Cox primarily played as a winger, but also played in an attacking midfield role.
| Cox in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dean Arthur Edward Cox[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 August 1987[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Haywards Heath, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Lancing (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –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– | Lancing | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:18, 12 September 2021 (UTC) | |||
Playing Career
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]
Career statistics
- As of match played 16 February 2021.
| 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[21] | Championship | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07[22] | League One | 42 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4[a] | 1 | 50 | 10 | |
| 2007–08[23] | League One | 42 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 50 | 7 | |
| 2008–09[24] | League One | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | 51 | 5 | |
| 2009–10[25] | 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[26] | Conference South | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |||
| Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 2005–06[26] | Conference South | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Leyton Orient | 2010–11[27] | League One | 45 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 56 | 12 |
| 2011–12[28] | League One | 38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 43 | 9 | |
| 2012–13[29] | League One | 44 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 55 | 8 | |
| 2013–14[30] | League One | 45 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6[b] | 2 | 56 | 17 | |
| 2014–15[31] | League One | 37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3[a] | 0 | 44 | 7 | |
| 2015–16[32] | League Two | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2016–17[33] | 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[33] | League Two | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| 2017–18[34] | 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[33] | 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 2 January 2023
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Lancing | 16 December 2022 | present | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brighton 2–0 Plymouth 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
- ^ "November 2005". ESPN FC. 30 November 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Cox in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ Rotherham 0–1 Brighton 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
- ^ Dean Cox appearance date 2006-07, Soccerbase
- ^ "Cox told no new deal for him at Albion". The Argus. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ^ . Leyton Orient F.C. 2 June 2010. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010.
- ^ "Leyton Orient 3–0 Exeter City". BBC Sport. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Cox's piece of magic from 60 yards out". London Evening Standard. 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Dean Cox leaves Leyton Orient after contract terminated by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Cox is a Red". Crawley Town Official Site. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Cox joins Burgess Hill". Crawley Town Official Site. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "BHTFC vs Leatherhead". Burgess Hill Town F.C. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "Dean on target". Crawley Town Official Site. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Crawley Town vs. Yeovil Town". Soccerway. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ . Crawley Town Official Site. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Three More Join Jamie's Cause". Eastbourne Borough. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Cox departs Priory Lane". www.edbfc.co.uk. 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Lancing announce new management team". Lancing F.C. 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Player Details: Season 2005–2006". SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Dean Cox in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Dean Cox in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
External links
- Dean Cox at Soccerbase
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