Paul Cox leaves Barrow after resignation accepted

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By Alex Beard
Paul Cox‘s time in charge of National League side Barrow has come to an end today after the club accepted his resignation, bringing an end to his near two-year tenure at the helm.
It took just five games of the new season for Cox to come to this decision, with the Bluebirds winning one, drawing three, and losing one of those matches.
While the search for the 45-year-old’s successor goes on, his place will be taken by interim boss Michael Moore.
A statement from Barrow said: “It was decided that this was in the best interests of both parties. Barrow AFC is grateful to Paul Cox for his work the past two years in taking the club forward.
“His efforts have made the club more professional both on and off the pitch. We wish him the best of luck in the next step of his career.”
Cox arrived at Barrow in November 2015, replacing Darren Edmondson, and was given permission to speak to Hartlepool United in May, although they eventually opted for Craig Harrison instead.
Under Cox’s leadership Barrow achieved an eleventh place finish in his first season before producing an improved season last term that saw them finish seventh.