Arthur Cox (footballer)

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Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox (born December 14, 1939 in Southam) is a former English football manager. He retired from the game in 2004 after a career spanning over 40 years.

Cox has managed a number of clubs including Chesterfield, Newcastle United, where he won promotion to the First division and introduced flair players such as Peter Beardsley and Chris Waddle, and Derby County where he won two successive promotions.

He has also worked as assistant manager at various clubs such as Sunderland A.F.C. and Galatasaray, and often as 'right-hand man' to fellow manager Kevin Keegan, including spells at Manchester City, Fulham and the England national team.

Preceded by
Bill McGarry
Newcastle United Manager
1980-1984
Succeeded by
Jack Charlton
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