The Plymouth ball boy allegedly pushed to the ground by Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly has called for the midfielder to be shown “he has done something wrong”. Kelly has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for the alleged incident involving the 17-year-old Jake McLean in Tuesday’s fixture.
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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.
Danny Webb suffers defeat to Carlisle United in first match as Leyton Orient manager
Leyton Orient lost their fifth consecutive match in League Two after Carlisle United proved too strong for them at Brisbane Road, but Danny Webb saw some positive signs in his first game in charge. Gavin Massey put the O’s ahead midway through the first half, but the Cumbrians grabbed a leveller before the break.
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.
Andy Edwards resigns as Leyton Orient manager to take up FA role
Edwards announced his departure in a statement on Orient’s official website and the Sky Bet League Two club are now looking for their fourth manager of the season. “It is with regret that I have made the decision to stand down as manager of Leyton Orient FC,” Edwards said.
Leyton Orient loanees frustrated by cold weather as non-league clubs hit hard by postponements
Most of Leyton Orient’s former and current academy players on loan to non-league clubs haven’t kicked a ball in anger this week due to the poor weather. Michael Clark and East Thurrock saw their National League South game at home to Margate called off on Saturday at 1.30pm.
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.
Santos on the double – Orient fall to their second defeat in a week
Leyton Orient fell to a 3-1 defeat to Barnet at Brisbane Road courtesy of a Ricardo Santos double scoring both within a minute of one another. The first half should have seen Barnet two or three up had John Akinde not missed good opportunities to break the deadlock.
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.