Paul Cox

Coaching and management career Eastwood Town In 2003, Cox began his coaching career when he became assistant manager at Eastwood Town of the Northern Premier League. In October 2006, Cox became manager of the club, and steered the club away from the Northern Premier League Division One relegation zone in his first season. The next season, he guided the Badgers to the first of two consecutive promotions, and in 2008–09 he also guided the club to the third round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in the club's history, where they lost to his former team Kettering.

In 2009–10, Cox led Eastwood to an 11th-place finish in their debut season in the Conference North, and in 2010–11, sparked by a 19-match unbeaten run, Eastwood finished in 4th place. However, the club was not allowed to compete in the promotion play-offs because their Coronation Park ground did not have the proper grade to be eligible for promotion to the Conference Premier. Cox led Mansfield to their highest Conference finish in his first season, finishing third, but eventually losing in the playoffs to York City. The next season he guided Mansfield to promotion to the Football League. Mansfield won 20 of the last 24 games to be crowned champions, this included a club record of 12 consecutive wins. This season Mansfield also reached the 3rd round proper of The FA Cup, losing eventually to a controversial Luis Suarez goal which gave Liverpool a 2–1 win. On 12 April 2012, Cox confirmed a new contract with Mansfield chairman John Radford to keep him at the club for another two seasons.

After Mansfield beat Barrow 8–1 in February 2013, thus improving on their 7–0 win in the reverse fixture, the club's chairman gave Cox his Aston Martin car as a reward.

On 21 November 2014, Cox left Mansfield by mutual consent. Cox left Mansfield the second highest win ratio in the club's history. A win ratio of 44.57%, a ratio only bettered by Dave Smith.

Torquay United On 17 June 2015, Cox was appointed as the new manager of National League club Torquay United. He resigned after only three months in charge, later revealing that the club had been unable to pay him.

Barrow On 23 November 2015, Cox was appointed as the manager of National League club Barrow. Cox guided Barrow away from the Conference National relegation zone finishing a respectable 11th place in his first season in charge. The next season Barrow just missed out on the playoffs after finishing 7th, whilst also reaching the 3rd round proper of The FA Cup. He resigned as Barrow manager on 24 August 2017, ending a 22-month spell at the club.

Guiseley Eleven days after leaving Barrow, Cox was appointed manager of fellow National League club Guiseley. He was sacked by the club in February 2018, managing only 4 wins in 29 games for the Yorkshire side.

Kettering Town On 24 October 2019 Cox was appointed as the manager of National League North club Kettering Town, where he had previously made 125 appearances during his senior career between 1997 and 2001.

On 21 January 2022, Cox resigned from his position with his club sitting eight in the league.

Boston United

On 21 January 2022, Cox was appointed manager of National League North side Boston United. Having been defeated in the 2022 play-off final, Cox was sacked by the club on 6 September 2022 after only three points from his side's first seven matches left them in 24th position.

Managerial statistics

Honours Eastwood Town Northern Premier League Challenge Cup: 2007–08 Northern Premier League Premier Division: 2008–09 Nottinghamshire Senior Cup: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2010–11

Mansfield Town Conference Premier: 2012–13