The 50-year-old assumes control at the Jakemans Community Stadium with immediate effect – after leaving National League North rivals Kettering Town – to officially succeed Craig Elliott, who departed his role with the Pilgrims on January 4.

Cox will have a watching brief against Spennymoor Town on Saturday – with caretaker manager Paul Green still in charge of on-field affairs – before entering the dugout for the first time on Tuesday evening against Farsley Celtic.

Cox has a wealth of experience on a successful CV – including promotions with Eastwood Town and guiding Mansfield Town back to the Football League in 2012-2013.

He has most recently managed the likes of Barrow, Guiseley and Kettering – and has been brought to Lincolnshire following a thorough recruitment process led by the United directors.

Stay tuned to the club’s official website and social media channels over the weekend for much more on Cox’s arrival on Pilgrim Way.