I know why Cox was dropped

[Yorkie]

I think Coxy can be his own worst enemy. He's been involved with the Albion since he was 8 years old, and now obviously feels part of the woodwork, which isn't entirely his fault. He comes across as sulky when he's not doing well and rather cocky when he's on form. A little bit of maturity is needed for him to realise his full potential. I hope he can achieve it before he slips into the 'Leon Knight' permanent attitude. He's been given a lot of support even during his poorer spells and he needs to start appreciating it. I hope he does.

Well summed up.

 

[cjd]

Apparently Cox and either Fraser or Elphick had a argument (with a few punches) after the Forest game.

Wilkins had them both in, Cox refused to apologise, so Wilkins dropped him.

Fact....or rumour.....?

 

[Silent Bob]

Probably Fraser, if that's the case, seeing as Elphick is injured and unlikely to have been around after the Forest game. It wouldn't be the first time he's had a fight and shown a shocking attitude. Why doesn't he get some Leon Knight treatment? Oh yes, of course, it's because he's from Brighton and showed some good form over a year ago.

Because he works hard?
Because he makes tackles?
Because he has "passion"?

 

[John Byrne]

I believe he is knackered after so many of his customers ordered the Christmas edition of the Radio Times on his paper round last night, and so he was too tired to play today.

Spot on.

 

[Ernest]

Sounds like Cox will become another wasted talent through having a inflated opinion, he needs to get his head down and work hard or f*** right off.

 

[Silent Bob]

And those things are a satisfactory substitute for skill and goals, not forgetting attitude, are they?

Well Leon Knight's perceived attitude problem was that he did none of those things on the pitch. In truth his disruptive behaviour off it was far worse.

 

[Silent Bob]

Cox shows a shit attitude, not for the first time

What shit attitude has he shown?

And when has he before?

All you know is that he's been left out of one game for disciplinary reasons. Not what he has done. The accusation of having shown a bad attitude before is frankly baffling.

 

[PaoloRossiJohnson]

Fact....or rumour.....?

Well I overheard it in the gents at half-time...

so it must be true.

 

[cjd]

Well I overheard it in the gents at half-time...

so it must be true.

FACT it is then......

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

He is one of the gems in the team and a potential matchwinner.

Sure, he seems to have an inflated ego but Wilkins, who has known him for years, should know when to bring him down & when to build him up.

Wilkins say's the matter is now closed. Cox lost his place & the team did fine without him, no one is bigger than the team.

If coxy learns and fights for his place back then we will have all benefitted.

 

[e77]

A mate of mine says he often sees Coxy out just before matches giving it the large 'un in Haywards Heath.

Is it possible to give it large in Haywards Heath?

 

[mona]

Is it possible to give it large in Haywards Heath?

One can but try.

 

[Rangdo]

What an idiot. I know we don't know what he's done, but the boy needs to grow up.

"I know we don't know what he's done but I'm going to judge him regardless of the lack of facts or evidence. BURN HIM "

 

[Basil Fawlty]

Wilkins- "if needed can you go in Goal?

Cox- "No gaffer, I aint tall enough!"

Wilkins- " That's it you're off the coach, and walking back to Brighton!

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

It does appear Coxy does like to give it the large I am. I hve a good source he was in Haywards Heath and went into his local and some lads were sitting where he likes to sit, Coxy strolls up and tells them to move and say " do you know who I am ? ", obviously they said no to which he replied I play for Brighton and they said so fecking what.

Also the abuse before the game last season was down to him larging it in Town a few days before.

 

[BensGrandad]

I have seen him in the bars in Haywards Heath on a Friday night on more than one occasion.

Not very often on a Friday night as every other week they are away in a hotel. He is usually about up to Wednesday nights but you will not see him in HH very much any evening after that.

Why cant people just leave him alone, he is young, well known bound to be popular with the local girls.

 

[Bozza]

After the Forest game he was on his way to the Players' Lounge (ie The Sportsman) and was approached by a steward and asked to sign a couple of autographs for a few (like 3 or 4) kids who were waiting with their parents. Cox didn't break stride and said something like "not today, I don't have time" and continued into The Sportsman.

I know this made it back to Wilkins. It would seem harsh if this was the sole reason for him not playing, but it may be a contributing factor.

For the record, O'Callaghan followed shortly after Cox and took the trouble (and I use the term loosely) to stop, sign the autographs and pose for a photo. It only took a minute or two of his time but it made a few kids very happy. And he's not even a Brighton player.