Dean Cox (English footballer)
Dean Arthur Edward Cox (born 12 August 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays for Eastbourne Borough. Cox primarily plays as a winger, but can also play in an attacking midfield role.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Dean Arthur Edward Cox[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 12 August 1987||
Place of birth | Haywards Heath, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Winger, Attacking Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Eastbourne Borough | ||
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– | Eastbourne Borough | 55 | (9) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:49, 29 February 2020 (UTC) |
Career
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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]
Career statistics
- As of match played 29 February 2020.
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Brighton & Hove Albion | 2005–06[19] | Championship | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
2006–07[20] | League One | 42 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 50 | 10 | |
2007–08[21] | League One | 42 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 50 | 7 | |
2008–09[22] | League One | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 51 | 5 | |
2009–10[23] | League One | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
Total | 146 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 179 | 22 | ||
Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 2005–06[24] | Conference South | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |||
Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 2005–06[24] | Conference South | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Leyton Orient | 2010–11[25] | League One | 45 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 56 | 12 |
2011–12[26] | League One | 38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 43 | 9 | |
2012–13[27] | League One | 44 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 55 | 8 | |
2013–14[28] | League One | 45 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6[lower-alpha 2] | 2 | 56 | 17 | |
2014–15[29] | League One | 37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 44 | 7 | |
2015–16[30] | League Two | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | |
2016–17[31] | 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[31] | League Two | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
2017–18[32] | 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[31] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[lower-alpha 3] | 3 | 9 | 4 | |
Eastbourne Borough | 2018–19 | National League South | 32 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 4[lower-alpha 4] | 4 | 39 | 12 | |
2019–20 | National League South | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 6[lower-alpha 5] | 2 | 30 | 4 | ||
Total | 55 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | 10 | 6 | 69 | 16 | |||
Career total | 468 | 72 | 35 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 45 | 14 | 570 | 102 |
- Appearance in Football League Trophy
- Three appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League One play-offs
- Three appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance and one goal in Isthmian League Cup
- One appearance and one goal in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances and three goals in FA Trophy
- Three appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances and two goals in FA Trophy
References
- 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 Archived 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 Archived 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.
- "O's swoop for ex-Seagull Cox". 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.
- "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.
- "Three More Join Jamie's Cause". Eastbourne Borough. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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
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