The battling Londoners wrapped up a deserved 1-0 win thanks to Dillon De Silva’s solitary strike late in the second half.
And while others may have been shocked by the victory, the interim Stones manager was not one of them.
“We felt even with three games in a week that we would get a win today,” he said. “That may have been bold and people may have thought we were out of our minds, but we truly believed it.
“I told the boys that ever since I was given this role, all I have asked is for them to give me their all and leave their heart and soul on the pitch. It was amazing. That’s the attitude we have gone for in the last four to five games.”
There was a lot of info to take in before the game, putting together a strategy to get through the game. It was an unbelievable performance, to a man they were fantastic.”
And Cox added that the manner of the performance had fully vindicated his faith in every one of his players.
“I didn’t have any doubts that whoever we selected would perform and that we would keep up our momentum,” he added.
“I have full trust in whoever comes in and is asked to do a job. The boys are fighting for this club and they care.
“In and out of possession the boys were fantastic and I couldn’t ask any more, I’m so proud of the boys.”
Cox also praised the fans who packed into The Vale in big numbers.
“Our goal is to maintain the optimistic vibe,” he declared. The ground, the terraces, and the changing area all feel it.
According to every message I have gotten, the fans have been outstanding and wonderful.
“They have helped the boys get by on an absurd schedule. It would be challenging if the supporters weren’t our 12th man.
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