Simon Cox

Experienced Irish striker Simon Cox joins the Wanderers until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2020/21 season. Cox has played over 500 games in England’s Championship, League One and cup competitions scoring 134 goals. A powerful centre-forward, Cox has played for Reading, Bristol City, West Brom, Nottingham Forest and most recently Southend United. A player who provides goals and link-up play, Cox has been the top scorer for Southend United for the past three seasons scoring 45 goals and 26 assists in 172 games for the club. The 32-year-old has 30 Irish international caps to his name since his national team debut in 2011, scoring four goals.