Morecambe manager Jim Bentley: There’s light at the end of the…

Leyton Orient defender Tom Parkes shows his despair at the full time whistle against Morecambe . Shrimps boss praised spirit and desire of east Londoners and hopes Danny Webb’s team can remain in the Football League Morecambe manager Jim Bentley doesn’t believe Leyton Orient will remain in the League Two relegation zone for long if they continue to play like they did on Tuesday night.

Match Day Officials v Carlisle

The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Carlisle United this Saturday. Leyton Orient host Carlisle United on Saturday February 4 for the game at Brisbane Road and the match carries a 3pm kick off.

Leyton Orient v Morecambe – Match Postponed

Leyton Orient were due to be at Brisbane Road with Morecambe the visitors for the latest League 2 game, which was meant to be 3pm kick-off. However, this has been confirmed as being postponed! Due to a frozen pitch at Orient this game couldn’t go ahead – an obvious disappointment but there wasn’t a lot that could be done and it wasn’t the only one called off either today as others have also suffered the same fate.

Alan Dunne departs Leyton Orient by mutual consent

Former Millwall defender struggled for form at Brisbane Road and isn’t expected to be only player to leave E10 this week The ex-Millwall captain agreed a two-year deal with O’s in the summer of 2015, but has struggled for form at Brisbane Road. Dunne initially impressed under Ian Hendon, although a succession of poor performances resulted in him being frozen out of the team.

Team News: Portsmouth vs Leyton Orient

Sammy Moore could make his first appearance of the season for Leyton Orient after returning from his loan spell at Dover Athletic this week. After a successful spell with the Whites, Moore is back at O’s and ready to play his part in helping them beat the drop.

Andy Edwards knows Leyton Orient are still in relegation battle and wants win at Exeter City

Edwards joked he isn’t fearing the sack ahead of facing Grecians, who got rid of Ian Hendon and Alberto Cavasin in 2016 Ollie Palmer’s rescued a point for Orient against Cambridge United yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Exeter City. “It is small steps all the time and I don’t think we can get carried away and I don’t think the supporters can either,” said Edwards.