West Brom gets Cox's Signature

Personally, I thought there would be a lot clubs after Simon Cox’s signature, nevertheless West Brom sweet talked the youngster to join them before the transfer window rush began.

Cox becomes Roberto Di Matteo’s first signing as Albion boss costing the club £1.5 million plus £400,000 with add-ons.

Cox’s revelation for Swindon Town last season was astounding and a move up the division was not only likely but inevitable.

It was West Brom that made the first move and he duly signed. West Brom are a huge club and has real credentials for an immediate return to the top flight after finishing rock bottom in the Premier League.

Swindon, last season, narrowly avoided the drop and if it wasn’t for Cox’s goals they would facing a prospect of a very difficult season in League Two.

He finished the season joint top goal scorer with Bristol Rovers’ Rickie Lambert – both scoring 29 goals. The Reading born hitman will be relishing playing in the Championship as he found games at his first club Reading hard to come by.

Loans at Northampton and Brentford soon followed but after performing superbly on loan at Swindon he moved permanently for a fraction of what West Brom are paying.
The Baggies were short of goals in the top flight and they look to avoid similar struggles this term.

Cox will get goals plenty of them too. West Brom must be looking for at least a play off place as this will be one of the most competitive Championship seasons to date.
He may show what Reading are missing and reject letting him go so cheaply.