Former Brighton winger Dean Cox is excited to be joining Worthing after turning down a new contract at fellow Sussex side, Eastbourne Borough. The 33-year-old signed for the Rebels on Monday night after leaving Borough by mutual consent at the start of the month. But Cox spoke about the move came about and how his former Albion teammate and Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood (pictured) played a key role in him joining.
Dean Cox said: “I was offered a new contract at Eastbourne but I felt that I wanted something different. So Hinch (Adam Hinshelwood) got in touch and we spoke, obviously we have played together before so we know each other well. Worthing did fantastically last season and obviously with Covid they were not able to finish their season, but they were doing well. The main reason for joining was Adam. He is a top coach and he was a top player as well. He said about coming in and using my experience to help the younger players, which was something that really appealed to me.”
Cox had spent three years at Borough prior to leaving and in that time made nearly 100 appearances. But with Cox having formed a great relationship with everyone at the club, including manager Danny Bloor, he admitted that made his decision to leave even tougher.
Dean Cox said: “Danny is a good friend and they (Eastbourne Borough) are a fantastic football club. I got on really with the board, the directors, everyone there, so, that made it even harder because of the friendship I had with Danny. First and foremost he is a great person and a great manager. So, I am fond of everyone down there, it was difficult to leave but I have done so and I am looking forward to a new project.”
The Rebels were top of the PitchingIn Isthmian Premier in the last two seasons and on course for promotion to the National League South.
