Cox unfazed by Oxford United switch (From Banbury Cake)
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Cox unfazed by Oxford United switch
9:00am Saturday 21st July 2012 in Oxford Utd
Lee Cox is hoping to impress for Oxford United after switching from Swindon on loan
The “unreal atmosphere” in Oxford United ’s derby win against Swindon Town played a role in Lee Cox joining the club from their rivals on loan.
The 22-year-old midfielder signed a deal yesterday which will keep him with the U’s until January.
Cox came on as a substitute in United’ 2-0 win against Swindon in March and admitted it made such an impact that there was no hesitation in joining Chris Wilder ’s side.
He said: “I heard a few days ago Oxford were interested and I jumped at the chance to come here because I know what such a good side they are.
“I came on in the second half and witnessed the unreal atmosphere. The way Oxford played stuck in my mind and was a big part of why I came here because it was tremendous.
“I didn’t have one doubt coming here.”
The former Leicester City trainee, who can also play at right back, has no problems in switching between the two bitter rivals.
“It’s no issue to me, all I’m interested in is getting fit and getting games,” he said.
“I don’t care what the rivalry is, I’ll do my best for the team I’m playing for.”
Cox made his debut in United’s 1-1 draw with Didcot Town in a pre-season friendly last night.
Deane Smalley put the visitors in front on 77 minutes, but an error from goalkeeper Wayne Brown gifted an equaliser to Danilson Vincente late on.
U’s assistant manager Mickey Lewis praised the non-league side’s performance.
He said: “I thought Didcot did great and gave us a real good game.
“It was a good football match, we had to work hard against a really competitive team.
“Browny’s a very experienced goalkeeper and I’m sure he’ll be disappointed, but it’s not the end of the world – he’s big and brave enough to totally put it out of his mind.”
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Comments (34)
9:12am Sat 21 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
10:37am Sat 21 Jul 12
northampton yellow says...
10:48am Sat 21 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
11:07am Sat 21 Jul 12
pop up pirate says...
12:31pm Sat 21 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
3:23pm Sat 21 Jul 12
pop up pirate says...
4:54pm Sat 21 Jul 12
karatavuk says...
5:15pm Sat 21 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
5:31pm Sat 21 Jul 12
northampton yellow says...
10:56pm Sat 21 Jul 12
In_The_Nikon_Time says...
11:28pm Sat 21 Jul 12
kckidlington says...
7:48am Sun 22 Jul 12
jayden says...
9:15am Sun 22 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
10:16am Sun 22 Jul 12
the wizard says...
11:23am Sun 22 Jul 12
kckidlington says...
stupid things,go back to counting your marbles,
sorry your from Swindon you probably don't have any!!!
1:23pm Sun 22 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
1:27pm Sun 22 Jul 12
kckidlington says...
2:43pm Sun 22 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
Well you find everything else' boring', it seems that way 'cos that is all you seem add as a comment 99% of the time.
2:59pm Sun 22 Jul 12
kckidlington says...
7:24pm Sun 22 Jul 12
Micky Hazard says...
...well of course it was, it was Pox's Cup Final....their b-all-and-end-all...
...their whole reason for supporting Pox......the only thing that matters to them.
Oh how I pray for a cup meeting ASAP. The way the JPT is divided increases the possibility......PLE
EEEEEEEEEEASE!
9:12pm Sun 22 Jul 12
In_The_Nikon_Time says...
6:41am Mon 23 Jul 12
saddletramp says...
Cox saying about the "unreal atmosphere".........
...well of course it was, it was Pox's Cup Final....their b-all-and-end-all...
...their whole reason for supporting Pox......the only thing that matters to them.
Oh how I pray for a cup meeting ASAP. The way the JPT is divided increases the possibility......PLE
EEEEEEEEEEASE!
What like the last time you played us in the cup?
I think you were a division above us that time as well,what was the result?
Oh yes you lost.
In fact are you old enough to remember the scum beating Oxford ?
11 years and counting !
7:51am Mon 23 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
12:51pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Horseface007 says...
1:14pm Mon 23 Jul 12
northampton yellow says...
2:41pm Mon 23 Jul 12
OUFC 4 EVA says...
6:54pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
Cream for the sour grapes ??
7:00pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
10:03pm Mon 23 Jul 12
kckidlington says...
Set alarm for 7am go on
Oxford site,post a stupid comment,repeat every ten minutes
Get the picture!!!
You must enjoy your day!!!
10:48am Tue 24 Jul 12
OUFC 4 EVA says...
8:16pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
12:14pm Wed 25 Jul 12
OUFC 4 EVA says...
6:25pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Chish and Fips says...
10:19am Thu 26 Jul 12
OUFC 4 EVA says...