SIX-AND-A-HALF years after he left the club, striker Simon Cox has rejoined Reading.
The 27-year-old, who came through the ranks at the Madejski Stadium, left the club in January 2008, enjoying a goal-laden spell with Swindon Town.
He went on to play for West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League before joining Nottingham Forest. He moves back to Reading for a fee thought to be in excess of £500,000, signing a two-year deal.
Cox said: “I’m very lucky to have played once for this football club and signing the second time feels just as good.
“I still know a lot of the players here so bedding in shouldn't be too hard for me. I’m delighted to be here and I can't wait to get started again.”
Royals fans will be hoping that Cox is the first of a number of players to sign for the club as a Thai consortium moves closer to completing a take-over.
Striker Jamie Mackie looks set to join from Forest on loan, while defender Anton Ferdinand is also thought to be close to signing.
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