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Embleton’s Sad Farewell

Dejected but determined, Ross Embleton heads into the bowels of Brisbane Road looking for answers. Win, lose, or draw, an assortment of the Leyton Orient...

“The Greatest Atmosphere I’ve Experienced Inside Brisbane Road” – Leyton Orient v Arsenal Remembered...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5DYNvB-Ivs&ab_channel=ChrisWalsh “Capable of anything, TE-HOU-EEE!” exclaims Jon Champion. Brisbane Road erupts. Russell Slade, normally a mild-mannered figure on the touchline, sprints away in celebration, leaving...

New O’s Signing Freeman Focused On Playoff Push

Having navigated out of non-league, where he balanced a part time job as a care worker alongside turning out for seventh tier Histon. Nick Freeman...

The East London Football Podcast: A Look At The Season So Far

Rising East's Charlton Athletic editor, Benjy Nurick, and Leyton Orient editor, Brendan Pitcher, take listeners on a tour of the two teams' seasons so...

“This Club Deserves To Be In League One” — Determined Wright On Improving O’s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTzmPe5Xw3M Just over 13 years on from his professional debut, back at his local club, and with a rapidly growing home workout business under his...

LOWFC’s Heria “Disappointed” At FA’s Decision To Suspend League

On Tuesday morning, in line with the government’s national lockdown, the FA confirmed the suspension of all “non-elite” sport until December 2. The FA’s definition...

Embleton Blasts “Outrageous” Decision In Defeat To Forest Green

Leyton Orient's four-game unbeaten run came to an end on Tuesday night as they lost out 2-1 to Forest Green at The New Lawn. Odin...

The Wonderkid Stopped In His Tracks?

Just over a fortnight ago the FA announced all football across the country would be suspended until at least April 30th. Two weeks on, ...

The South American Shot-Stopper Plying His Trade In League Two

You don’t see many South American International 'keepers pitching up in the fourth tier of English football but that’s exactly what Leyton Orient got...

Ross Respects Robins

https://youtu.be/FpEp9Kh-YSY   Ahead of tomorrow’s game with Cheltenham Town, Brendan Pitcher spoke to Leyton Orient Head Coach, Ross Embleton to get his views on the mid-week...

History repeating itself in League Two?

Casting the mind back to February 2017 might be a painful experience for a lot of Leyton Orient supporters. But with the visit of...

O’s oust lowly Stevenage

Orient eased any fears of immediate relegation back to the National League with a resounding 3-0 win against Stevenage on Saturday. Young forward Ruel...

O’s XI Of The Decade.

With the O’s not playing last weekend and the end of the decade soon closing in, it gives us the chance to consider the...

O’s Loss Overshadowed By Alleged Jibe From Opposition Manager

Leyton Orient’s 4-2 defeat to Forest Green Rovers this weekend was marred by post-match allegations made by Interim Head Coach Ross Embleton against Forest...

O’s Host Minnows Maldon & Tiptree

Carl Fletcher is still seeking his first win as O’s Head Coach and this weekend seems like the perfect opportunity with his side taking...

O’s Head To Managerless Morecambe

Carl Fletcher is seeking his first win as Leyton Orient Head Coach this weekend, as he takes his side to Lancashire to face the...

Iredale Pegs Back The O’s

Orient were held in Carl Fletcher’s first home game in charge, as they drew 1-1 with Carlisle United at the Breyer Group Stadium. Josh...

Fletcher Aiming to Bounce Back

Leyton Orient welcome Carlisle United to the Breyer Group Stadium this Saturday, as Carl Fletcher makes his home debut as Head Coach. Recent Form Fletcher’s first...

Right Man, Right Time?

This week Leyton Orient appointed Carl Fletcher as their new head coach. The 39 year old joins from Bournemouth where he had previously worked...

Orient Set Sail For The Mariners

Having appointed a new head coach on Thursday, the O’s head to Lincolnshire to take on Grimsby Town. Despite Carl Fletcher being confirmed as...

O’s Sink Saddlers

Leyton Orient recorded back-to-back Football League wins for the first time since August 2016 with a 3-1 win over Walsall.  Goals from Joe Widdowson,...

O’s See Off U’s To Reclaim First Spot

Macauley Bonne’s 90th minute penalty ensured Leyton Orient maintained their two point lead at the top of the National League with a 2-1 win...

O’s Lose Brutal Bromley Battle

Leyton Orient’s title hopes suffered a setback as they were downed 2-1 by 16th placed Bromley on Tuesday night. Goals from Frankie Sutherland and Reeco...

O’s Held At The Hive

Leyton Orient saw their two-point lead at the top of the National League cut in half as they played out a 0-0 stalemate against...

O’s Women Set To Star At Brisbane Road

The Breyer Group Stadium will host Sunday’s FA Women’s National League South East Division One fixture between Leyton Orient Women and Norwich City Ladies. Orient...

Clinical Coulson Edges O’s Past Spirited Shots

Josh Coulson’s brace secured Orient their fourth league win in 11 days at relegation threatened Aldershot Town on Tuesday night. Justin Edinburgh made two changes...

Rotation Required For O’s Silverware Surge

The O’s are currently battling hard in the National League title race, as well as having an FA Trophy semi-final to look forward to....

Maguire-Drew Stunner Helps O’s Past Havant

A wonder strike from Jordan Maguire-Drew and Josh Coulson’s header earned Leyton Orient a hard fought 2-1 victory away at Havant and Waterlooville on...