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Burgess Hill appoint ex-Brighton, Leyton Orient, Crawley, Eastbourne player as manager

Burgess Hill Town appoint ex-Brighton, Leyton Orient, Crawley, Eastbourne player Dean Cox as their new first team manager.

The 35-year-old former English footballer played as a winger but also in an attacking midfield position. He spent most of his career in the EFL.

Cox also played for a few non-league teams before retiring in October 2022.

He was appointed manager of Lancing in place of joint bosses Alex Walsh, Dale Hurley, and coach Matt Evans. They had resigned to join Haywards Heath Town.

But has since resigned from his post – just days after taking the club to their highest ever league finish – to become the new boss at Burgess Hill Town.

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LANCING STATEMENT:

Lancing Football Club can confirm that Dean Cox has resigned from his position as Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect.

Dean was appointed in December 2022 and led the team to a club high position of 13th in the Isthmian League South East Division having won 8 and drawn 3 of his 21 League games in charge.

However, Dean notified the club of his decision to leave, alongside his colleagues Will Hendon, Steve Carlberg and Ross Ball, on Wednesday morning.

Chairman Steve Taylor said: ‘Lancing FC would like to put on record our thanks to Dean and his team for the work and efforts they have put in over the past five months. To have reached our highest ever position this season was a massive achievement and Dean, along with the rest of the backroom staff, players, committee and supporters, played a huge part in that.’

‘Lancing FC will act quickly in appointing a new manager but we are not inviting applications at this time.’

BURGESS HILL TOWN STATEMENT:

Burgess Hill Town Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Cox as new first team manager!

Dean joins Burgess Hill Town FC with his coaching staff of Will Hendon, Ross Ball and Steve Carlsberg following a very successful period of managing Lancing FC, guiding them to their highest ever finish in the Isthmian South East division.

The club would like to thank Lewis Taylor and Dean Sammut who managed the team for the final 7 games of last season and successfully preserved our proud Isthmian League status.

Dean played professionally for Brighton and Hove Albion FC, Leyton Orient FC and Crawley Town FC, he played non-league for Eastbourne Borough FC and Worthing FC and had a very notable time playing for Burgess Hill Town where he quickly became a fan favourite.

Managing Director Vince Alfieri commented: “Firstly, I would like to thank Lewis Taylor and his assistant Dean Sammut for stepping in for the last 7 games of last season and keeping the club in the division on the final day. Reviewing last season, we recognise that for a club with our amazing fanbase, simply surviving in the league is not acceptable and therefore we have a strong ambition to move the club forward both on and off the pitch.

In Dean and his team, myself and the board truly know we have the right people to transform our playing squad and develop a high-performance culture around the team, this will enable us to win more football matches and compete at the top end of the league”

This what the new manager had to say: “Over the moon to get this fantastic opportunity. Vince and I have spoke at length, me and my coaching staff are really excited to be part of this clubs plans moving forward. I have played here over 2 stints, I remember all the faces and names of people who are still fans now so I know I will have a great backing, we need to hit the ground running, we need to retain players and we also of course need to bring in players and make sure our team is a exciting team to watch and very competitive in the league.Of course I have played professionally for Brighton And Hove Albion, Leyton Orient and Crawley as well as playing for Eastbourne Borough and Worthing, I feel that experience has helped me no end.Me and my coaching staff can’t wait to get going and we look forward to hopefully creating lots of memories here at Burgess Hill!See you soon, Coxy.”

Dean and his management team will begin work straight away on plans for next season.

Welcome back to the club, Coxy!

Dean Cox tweeted: “Would like to thank @LancingFC the chairmen the committee everyone connected for given me and my staff our first opportunity at managerial level, a massive thanks to the fans who have supported us this season.

“I wish you nothing but the very best in the future. Me and my staff @Ross_Ball95 @steviecarl and will, are delighted to take over at @Official_BHTFC spoke at length with Vince and really excited about this project look forward to seeing you all very soon. The hard work starts now 🟢⚫️”

 

COX’S CAREER:

Youth
–2005 – Brighton & Hove Albion

Senior
2005–2010 – Brighton & Hove Albion – 179 games (22 goals)
2005 → Eastbourne Borough (loan) – 13 games (0 goals)
2006 → Bognor Regis Town (loan) – 1 game (0 goals)
2010–2016 – Leyton Orient – 275 games (59 goals)
2016–2018 – Crawley Town – 27 games (2 goals)
2016–2017 → Burgess Hill Town (loan) – 9 games (4 goals)
2018–2021 – Eastbourne Borough – 91 games (19 goals)
2021–2022 – Worthing – 4 games (0 goals)

There was plenty of reaction as Burgess Hill appoint the ex-Brighton, Leyton Orient, Crawley, Eastbourne player as manager…

@DarrenP15: We are going up

@charlesball86: Good luck have recently moved to Burgess Hill, so will look to pop along to games to cheer your team on next season.

@cripps05: Welcome back to the Hill! 💚🖤

@GrahamShergold1: Good luck Coxy

@TerryPattenden1: Get on Dean 👏 👏

@postmanpat1965: Any truth in the rumour, that you turned down both the Spurs & Chelsea jobs Deano? 😂😂 Good luck with BH, & working your way up to the O’s

@Martin13480332: Welcome back Dean, you’re at an advantage as we already know your spirit. I hope that you can keep Lewis in the squad as we owe him after his exploits on and off the pitch.

@NigeEdridge: Best wishes to you & your team Deano

@the_hillians: You know it makes sense @dean_7cox 😀 Great news. Welcome back to Leylands Park 👍💚

@Marc24714: That’s a real shame he’s gone after taking over and having such a brilliant season with the Lancers.

@GeorgeCTitts: Nice one! Welcome all! 💚🖤

@Madmik32510: Woah congrats @dean_7cox and great appointment @Official_BHTFC

@PaulFow53658209: Congrats & welcome @dean_7cox

@Robertturner67: Welcome back Coxy!!

@richdenm: Congrats @dean_7cox, all the best. 👏🏻 👏🏻

@AdamHindess1: Wow ❤️❤️

@gaz_1978: Welcome to Burgess Hill @dean_7cox and team

@orient220265: Congratulations Dean you hard work and effort has payed off well done mate 👍🏻

@superO1881: Congratulations and good luck Deano 👍🏻

@seanbha4ever: Good luck coxy, no doubt your smash it

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