Dean Cox

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

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.

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

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

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. On 8 October 2016, Cox made his Burgess Hill Town debut in a 3–2 victory over Leatherhead, playing the full 90 minutes. 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.

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.

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

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. In July 2021, Cox departed the club by mutual consent.

Managerial career On 16 December 2022, it was announced that Cox would take over the managerial position at Lancing.

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

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

On 14 May 2025, Cox was re-appointed manager of former club Lancing following their relegation to the Southern Combination Premier Division.

On 21 September 2025, Cox resigned as manager of Lancing.

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