Formerly with Watford and Sheffield United, he has been working at the Aon Training Complex for the last three years. He succeeded Nicky Butt as the Academy chief ahead of this season, with the Treble winner becoming the new Head of Football Development.
In an exclusive interview with MUTV's Mark Sullivan, Cox detailed his work with young people and why he is so excited by his hugely influential role.
“My experiences really lie in the development of young people,” he said. “From a football-playing point of view, it didn't work out for me and that became quite apparent at an early age.