Walter Cox (1849–1925) was an English footballer and manager for Stoke.
[1] Cox was another ex-Stoke player who stepped into the manager's seat vacated by Thomas Slaney in 1883.
[1] Cox's reign however was a comparatively short one, and he was replaced by Harry Lockett after less than a year in charge.
[1] He played in and managed the club's first competitive match in the FA Cup which Stoke lost 2–1 against Manchester.
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