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Born in [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], Grego-Cox is a QPR fan and joined the club at the age of 13. In the 2014–15 season, while a part of the club's Under-18 team, he was also a regular with the Under-21s under [[Steve Gallen]], scoring 4 goals in 7 starts. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 22 December 2014, lasting until 2017. He said "“It’s really weird actually. Growing up watching QPR and then being in the position you wish you were, playing for QPR. It’s a great feeling.”<ref name=qpr>{{cite news|title=REECE GREGO-COX CELEBRATES PRO DEAL|url=http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/reece-grego-cox-professional-contract-qpr-2159250.aspx|accessdate=7 March 2015|publisher=Queens Park Rangers F.C.|date=22 December 2014}}</ref> He took part in a friendly on the same day with the first team against [[Southend United]], coming on as a 77th-minute substitute for [[Niko Kranjčar]] and scoring with his first touch in a 3–2 victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=FRIENDLY: QPR 3, SOUTHEND UNITED 2|url=http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-southend-united-friendly-2159617.aspx|accessdate=7 March 2015|publisher=Queens Park Rangers F.C.|date=22 December 2014}}</ref> |
Born in [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], Grego-Cox is a QPR fan and joined the club at the age of 13. In the 2014–15 season, while a part of the club's Under-18 team, he was also a regular with the Under-21s under [[Steve Gallen]], scoring 4 goals in 7 starts.<ref name=qpr/> In August 2014, with the Under-18 team, he scored from 50 yards in a 3–2 win over [[Manchester City]], which the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' compared to a goal by [[David Beckham]] in 1996.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prenderville|first1=Liam|title=Watch QPR youngsters score two long-range screamers in Under-18s win over Manchester City|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/watch-qpr-youngsters-score-two-4043407|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=13 August 2014}}</ref> |
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He signed his first professional contract with the club on 22 December 2014, a two-and-a-half year deal lasting until 2017. He said "“It’s really weird actually. Growing up watching QPR and then being in the position you wish you were, playing for QPR. It’s a great feeling.”<ref name=qpr>{{cite news|title=REECE GREGO-COX CELEBRATES PRO DEAL|url=http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/reece-grego-cox-professional-contract-qpr-2159250.aspx|accessdate=7 March 2015|publisher=Queens Park Rangers F.C.|date=22 December 2014}}</ref> He took part in a friendly on the same day with the first team against [[Southend United]], coming on as a 77th-minute substitute for [[Niko Kranjčar]] and scoring with his first touch in a 3–2 victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=FRIENDLY: QPR 3, SOUTHEND UNITED 2|url=http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-southend-united-friendly-2159617.aspx|accessdate=7 March 2015|publisher=Queens Park Rangers F.C.|date=22 December 2014}}</ref> |
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Grego-Cox was included in a matchday squad for the first time on 4 January 2015, remaining an unused substitute as they lost 0–3 to [[Football League One|League One]] side [[Sheffield United]] at [[Loftus Road]] in the third round of the [[FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chowdhury|first1=Saj|title=QPR 0-3 Sheff Utd|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30614330|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=4 January 2015}}</ref> He made his professional debut on 7 March 2015, replacing [[Karl Henry]] for the last two minutes of a 1–2 home defeat against [[Tottenham Hotspur]] in the [[Premier League]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Williams|first1=Adam|title=QPR 1-2 Tottenham|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31670542|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=7 March 2015}}</ref> |
Grego-Cox was included in a matchday squad for the first time on 4 January 2015, remaining an unused substitute as they lost 0–3 to [[Football League One|League One]] side [[Sheffield United]] at [[Loftus Road]] in the third round of the [[FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chowdhury|first1=Saj|title=QPR 0-3 Sheff Utd|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30614330|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=4 January 2015}}</ref> He made his professional debut on 7 March 2015, replacing [[Karl Henry]] for the last two minutes of a 1–2 home defeat against [[Tottenham Hotspur]] in the [[Premier League]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Williams|first1=Adam|title=QPR 1-2 Tottenham|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31670542|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=7 March 2015}}</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 12 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, London, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Queens Park Rangers | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015– | Queens Park Rangers | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 March 2015 | |||
Reece Grego-Cox (born 12 November 1996) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Queens Park Rangers. Born in England, he represents the Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team.
Club career
Born in Hammersmith, London, Grego-Cox is a QPR fan and joined the club at the age of 13. In the 2014–15 season, while a part of the club's Under-18 team, he was also a regular with the Under-21s under Steve Gallen, scoring 4 goals in 7 starts.[1] In August 2014, with the Under-18 team, he scored from 50 yards in a 3–2 win over Manchester City, which the Daily Mirror compared to a goal by David Beckham in 1996.[2]
He signed his first professional contract with the club on 22 December 2014, a two-and-a-half year deal lasting until 2017. He said "“It’s really weird actually. Growing up watching QPR and then being in the position you wish you were, playing for QPR. It’s a great feeling.”[1] He took part in a friendly on the same day with the first team against Southend United, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute for Niko Kranjčar and scoring with his first touch in a 3–2 victory.[3]
Grego-Cox was included in a matchday squad for the first time on 4 January 2015, remaining an unused substitute as they lost 0–3 to League One side Sheffield United at Loftus Road in the third round of the FA Cup.[4] He made his professional debut on 7 March 2015, replacing Karl Henry for the last two minutes of a 1–2 home defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.[5]
International career
Although born in England, Grego-Cox represents the Republic of Ireland at international level, starting with their Under-17 team. In November 2014, he scored in two European qualifiers for the Under-19s, against Gibraltar and Switzerland.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "REECE GREGO-COX CELEBRATES PRO DEAL". Queens Park Rangers F.C. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ Prenderville, Liam (13 August 2014). "Watch QPR youngsters score two long-range screamers in Under-18s win over Manchester City". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ "FRIENDLY: QPR 3, SOUTHEND UNITED 2". Queens Park Rangers F.C. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ Chowdhury, Saj (4 January 2015). "QPR 0-3 Sheff Utd". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ Williams, Adam (7 March 2015). "QPR 1-2 Tottenham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
External links
- Profile at Soccerway