Southend signs former Derby defender Daniel Cox on two-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Southend United has signed Daniel Cox, a former defender from Derby County, to a two-year contract with an option for an additional year. The 20-year-old, who came through Derby's academy and captained their under-21 side, was released by the Rams this summer without making a senior appearance. This marks Southend’s fourth signing of the summer following Kieron Dyer's appointment as head coach.
- •Daniel Cox joins Southend United from Derby County.
- •Cox signs a two-year contract with an option for one more.
- •He captained Derby's under-21 team but never played for the senior squad.
- •Cox is the fourth summer signing after Kieron Dyer became head coach.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Former Derby defender Cox joins Southend
"Southend United sign former Derby County defender Daniel Cox on a two-year contract with an option for an extra year.
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