Swindon Town striker Simon Cox has reassured Robin's fans that he will be back for the start of next season, after being spotted in Madrid over the weekend!

The 21-year old former Reading front man has become a popular figure in Wiltshire after scoring 15 goals last term and is already looking forward to the start of the 2008/09 season.

Cox was enjoying an end of season break in Madrid and whilst there, took a tour of the Bernabeu before watching Real Madrid celebrate the La Liga title in style with a 5-2 victory over Levante.

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"I went over for a long weekend with my girlfriend and took the chance to get away," he said.

"Madrid as a place was great and we had a good look around the city before going down to the stadium. We had a tour of the Bernabeu before going to the game - and we couldn't have wished for a better match to see as Madrid put five past Levante and celebrated the title.

Simon Cox soaks up the atmosphere in Madrid

"I got back at the start of the week. I am going away again in June and will look forward to that, before reporting back for pre-season training at the end of June.

Cox added: "It is an exciting season ahead and one everyone is looking forward to.

"We had a strong finish, unbeaten in the last four games, and there is no reason we can't build on that."

SIMON COX HAS DONATED A PAIR OF MATCHWORN BOOTS FROM THE 2008/09 SEASON TO THE CLUB, WHICH ARE CURRENTLY UP FOR AUCTION. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO BID.