Oxford City have named Sam Cox as their new manager ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The 33-year-old moves to Court Place Farm after adding some invaluable experience to his CV whilst holding the interim managerial role at Wealdstone last season.

He helped the Stones survive relegation against all the odds and impressively maintain their National League presence on the final day of the campaign.

Cox replaces Ross Jenkins who stepped up to manage the team in January 2022, guiding the club into the National League for the first time.

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Oxford City were relegated from the National League last season.Oxford City were relegated from the National League last season. (Image: The Oldham Times)

Jenkins departed in May with the Hoops finishing in last position in the division and suffering relegation having won just eight games.

Upon his appointment as the new City boss, Cox said: “I’m delighted to get the deal over the line.

“My first impressions of this football club are tremendous.

“There’s some really good people around the place and after years of playing against Oxford, I know how well run the club is.

“I’m really looking forward to getting going, starting the season and trying to take this football club to where it deserves and needs to be.”

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Cox came through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur as a player alongside the likes of Harry Kane, Ryan Mason and Andros Townsend before leaving White Hart Lane to join Barnet.

After the expiry of his contract with the Bees, he had successful spells with Hayes & Yeading, Boreham Wood & Wealdstone, where he won end of season accolades at each club.

His impressive playing career saw him accumulate almost 350 appearances in senior football with 32 of those coming internationally with Guyana as captain.

Oxford City owner Justin Merritt said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Sam to Oxford City as our new men’s first team manager.

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Sam Cox is joining Oxford City as manager.Sam Cox is joining Oxford City as manager.

“We were extremely impressed with the quality of candidates throughout an in-depth recruitment process, but Sam was the stand-out candidate.

“He is a fantastic fit for what we are trying to achieve, with a strong coaching CV with the likes of Tottenham and Wealdstone.

“Sam also brings international experience with his role as assistant manager of Guyana and will build upon the possession based style of football we have developed over as a club over recent seasons.”

The 33-year-old joins the club with a wealth of coaching experience both domestically and internationally.

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The former Tottenham Hotspur star is moving to Court Place Farm.The former Tottenham Hotspur star is moving to Court Place Farm. (Image: Ignite Sport UK)

Holding the prestigious UEFA A coaching license, he has coached in Tottenham Hotspur’s academy and also as assistant manager of the Guyana national team.

A spokesperson for the club said: “Oxford City FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Cox as the new men’s first team manager.”

“Welcome to Oxford City Sam.”

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