Simon Cox
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Simon Richard Cox (born 28 April 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United and the Irish national team. With the Republic of Ireland he participated at UEFA Euro 2012.

Cox began his career at Reading. He has also played for Brentford, Northampton Town, Swindon Town, West Bromwich Albion & Bristol City. He then returned to Reading for two seasons before his transfer to Southend United on a two-year deal in July 2016.

Born in the Reading suburb of Tilehurst, he attended Downsway Primary School and Denefield School. Cox joined his home town club, Reading, at the age of nine.

Cox made his first team debut for Reading on 20 September 2005 in their League Cup victory away at Luton Town, and accepted a professional contract with Reading on 18 November 2005.

On 11 September 2006, Cox went on loan to Brentford. He made five appearances there, including four in League One, before the loan was cut short due to a broken leg suffered against Millwall on 26 September 2006. Cox resumed his loan with Brentford on 22 November 2006 following his recovery from the broken leg, and returned to Reading on 8 January 2007.