07-08-2020, 21:38
League Two club Scunthorpe United have appointed Notts County assistant boss Neil Cox as their new manager.
The ex-Aston Villa and Watford defender, 48, has succeeded Paul Hurst, who was sacked by the Iron in January after eight months in charge.
This is Cox's first job in full-time management having previously served as Neal Ardley's assistant at both AFC Wimbledon and Notts County.
Cox is from Scunthorpe and started his playing career with the club.
"It's been a long time since I left and I'm obviously over the moon to be back," he told the club website.
"It was the easiest decision I've ever made. I left 29 years ago and I really didn't want to go but I had no other choice at the time.
"I can't wait to get started and I'm raring to go. I want to get the town together and get everyone on board."
The ex-Aston Villa and Watford defender, 48, has succeeded Paul Hurst, who was sacked by the Iron in January after eight months in charge.
This is Cox's first job in full-time management having previously served as Neal Ardley's assistant at both AFC Wimbledon and Notts County.
Cox is from Scunthorpe and started his playing career with the club.
"It's been a long time since I left and I'm obviously over the moon to be back," he told the club website.
"It was the easiest decision I've ever made. I left 29 years ago and I really didn't want to go but I had no other choice at the time.
"I can't wait to get started and I'm raring to go. I want to get the town together and get everyone on board."