Walter Cox (footballer, born 1849) explained

Walter Cox
Birth Date:1849
Birth Place:Stoke-upon-Trent, England
Death Place:Stafford, England
Clubs1:Talke Rangers
Years2:1882–1884
Manageryears1:1883–1884
Managerclubs1:Stoke

Walter Cox (1849 - 1925) was an English footballer and manager for Stoke.[1]

Career

Cox was another ex-Stoke player who stepped into the manager's seat vacated by Thomas Slaney in 1883.[1] Cox's reign however was a comparatively short one, and he was replaced by Harry Lockett after less than a year in charge.[1] He played in and managed the club's first competitive match in the FA Cup which Stoke lost 2–1 against Manchester.[1]

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Manager

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.