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the O’s Mark the return to football’s third tier with some outstanding performances and spectacular goals but it was a season dominated by injuries Richie Well’s tactical knowledge and understanding enabled the O’s to exceed expectations and Achieve an 11th Place finish so let’s look back on a special campaign what a wonderful way to start the season at London Derby at Charon over 18,000 at the valley so Brin on his ‘s debut produced an excellent save to prevent Alfie May from opening his addict’s account CH athletic broke the deadlock just before the break Captain George Dobson turning in blacket Taylor’s cross in the closing stages Charlie Pegram came on to make his League debut and the teenager went so close he shot too hot for Mayar Brewer to hold the traveling faithful were magnificent despite the result it felt like a celebration the O’s back where they belong not a surprise when oent were drawn away again at Plymouth in the cup white pzz both ruled offside [Applause] the O’s went close Hayden deflected Tom James’s Corner against his own post Omar Beckle shot against the bar Dan Happy’s header just over the league one Champions took the lead Beckle slip seized on by Ben way and the New Zealander doubled the advantage from close range the test sstar continued with Portsmouth in E10 Marlon pack scored from the first corner of the game Bishop met White’s cross and head home just before the break white presented further problems after the restart an awkward cross turned into his own net by Omar beckles yangi scored the fourth former spot kick after being tripped in the box at Wickham Joe low met leh’s cross Theo archal set up Ro couo who made sure a superb strike ‘s first goal back in League [Applause] one but five minutes into the second half Dan happppy sent off low scored the second of the night heading home another leeh he cross with 10 minutes remaining Taylor grabbed a third but the O’s refused to give up curo shot under the keeper on the final whistle pterry and Richie wellins both saw red Oren’s first point came at the seaside Sam H how is impressed throughout Define lavy whilst at the other end Dan Grimshaw fored r catuo Joe pigot fired the loose ball over the bar the O’s had strong appeals for a penalty refused pigot clearly pushed lavy shot across the face of the O’s goal it was blackpool’s thirdd successive goal is draw brght Sunshine at Brisbane Road and a sparkling performance against Cambridge Theo archo a constant threat setting up Jordan Graham whose shot was blocked sha forward who marked his first League start with a coolly taken goal archal latched onto precise Tom James free kick to secure orient’s Victory which Richie clearly enjoyed conations first win back in League one yeah I knew it was going to be a brilliant day today for two reasons one I was on my way to the ground and I finished Young guy about 50s mid-50s in a convertible car pull up at the lights so look to me left and I see him just loving life and looked to cross and a thought what a guy do you know that was Dave and the mid-50s it’s not me are you older than mid-50s older than oh will you look really well for mid-50s I think he’s giving it away that yeah I pulled I was going to Biv and wave but I thought you know you’re enjoying that sun beaming down on you so I thought I’ll leave you to it it’s lucky it wasn’t a little bit late was it with with with a rain but had a good day every I that was a fantastic I know the reason why cuz you’ve got that rooftop that convert convertible at how old you 66 66 you got you don’t look 66 you look unbelievable for 66 August ended with Oxford United at the top the O’s moving above Charlton who sustained four straight defeats after that opening day win as a result Dean Holden became the first managerial casualty in League one stevenage came to E10 looking to maintain their impressive start Charlie mcneel scoring on his debut a cycle olical blow dealt by Dan Sweeney just before the break a dipping half volley from former O’s Looney Nick Freeman confirmed B’s fourth win of the season after that dramatic night in April the O’s returned to the prvi stadium and it started well George moner strike hit the post and went in off the back of former goalkeeper Glenn Morris but two red cards in 3 minutes saw this efl Trophy match turn against the O’s first Jack Ford and then Randon [Applause] Cooper the nine men held out until the 80th minute [Applause] Shay Alexander spot on 3 minutes later Omar beckles turned maron’s Low cross into his own net the O’s refused to give up Morris making amends using his feet to foil Idris omun will curo fired the rebound Over the Bar the O’s first away win came at exitor but it was the Grecian has taken the lead in the 48 minutes 16-year-old Jake Richards sit up Demi Mitchell the O’s worked hard in the summer heat Joe pigot scored orience equalizer great control and a smart finish following a delicious cross from Jordan Graham two minutes into stoppage time another excellent finish from war centurio clearly relishing the challenge of life in League one another AR day the O’s at peterb Hector kiano seized an opportunity to score from close range the former o didn’t [Applause] celebrate Omar beckel’s got the telling touch for the O’s equalizer the defender together with Joe pigot seeking to get on the end from another tremendous cross from Jordan grahan ful and youngers came to E10 in the efl trophy Ethan galra giving the O’s a 9th minute lead the woodwork prevented Aaron dryan from doubling that Advantage Christian syak ensured that the Cottages were on terms at the break it was a certain o o nil who scored on the hour for the visit [Applause] in the sixth minute of stoppage time Idris El mauni strike set up a penalty shootout which the O’s won 54 to gain the additional points next up shury at brisban Road sobrin producing two excellent saves using his feet to frustrate Max Mata and then pushing clear Tom Flanigan’s header W couo fourth of the season after a clever assist from Idris El mauni ured the points for the OES Lee Johnson had taken charge of Fleetwood Jay Lynch at full stretch night Tom James against the one of play Jack marott scored both sides finished with 10 men Johnson and GB both receiving second yellow cards [Applause] [Applause] [Music] John mso’s Portsmouth setting the pace he was named September’s manager of the month cheltonham yet to score in the league losing seven of their opening eight games Wade Elliot replaced by darl Clark a tragic night on the 3D of October Joe pigot had scored for the O’s but the match with Lincoln abandoned in the 84th minute following a medical emergency in the crowd lifelong Orient supporter Derrik Reynolds suffered a Cardiac Arrest the following Saturday was emotional before the match with reading a minute’s Applause in memory of Derek whose family and friends demonstrated courage and dignity Idris mauni together with readings Nelson Abby La reads in front of the East stand where Derek had his season ticket Jordan Brown fired the O’s in front 9 minutes later the visitors equalized Bard’s header hit the post Tyler bendon pounced to score from close range Lively and entertaining game Saw the O’s grab a 90th minute winner David button couldn’t hold an awkward Corner Super Sub George moner scored the event of Tuesday um was something that’s you know unimaginable really and um you never expect anything like that to happen um but obviously you know complete shock when it does happen whether it’s the highs of winning The League last year or it’s the lowest of the lows of um like Justin a few years ago and and Derek I think we’ve always stuck together um and we came together on Saturday and it was just a perfect way to celebrate his life a long trip to car saw the O secure back-to-back WIS for the first time since we turn into League one the O’s positive from the start Idris eluni shots smashed against the [Applause] bar another vital goal from ruo latching onto an excellent through ball Joe pigot sobrin again outstanding pushing away an awkward longrange effort from Jordan Gibson reacting quickly after terer blade had created the [Applause] opportunity the traveling faithful played their part out in the cumbrians throughout and they continued their celebrations long after the final whistle barnesley came to E10 having lost their kit the tis coach had previously caught fire the O’s helped by switching to their allh strip ex o lone Jamie mcart handled catuo shot in the 27th minute Joe pigot stepped up to give the O’s an important advantage AG but barnesley were the League’s highest goal scorer their equalizer came 23 minutes into the second half Herby came played a neat interchange with devanti Cole Before faring home the O’s goal of the Season came at Northampton Rob hunt completed a move that saw 37 passes the final one from ruo Sha M Williams set up Sam Hoskins his shot deflected past Brin Hoskin second came from the spot after Graham’s foul on odimo the Cobblers down to 10 men Kieran Barry sent off for an off the ball incident the O’s refused to give up six minutes into additional time Gres cross met by Sha Ford orient’s first ever visit to Burton albian produced a goal draw Max kroen denied R curu Ethan galra went close Josh Walker couldn’t find the Target in the closing stages the Brewers keeper reacting quickly to foil Ethan galra the point at BIR bur came at a high price Jordan Graham who’ been so exciting after joining from Birmingham city sustained a serious injury ending his season despite the Quee for the treatment room the O’s had climbed to 12th whilst chelham had finally ended an 11 match run without a goal Street On Target at Derby attention turned to the cup and the visitor car Sam lel’s high kick caught Dan happy with the cheek hop Joe pigot was spot on the experienced Joe Garner headed home the visitors equalizer Aaron dryan restored orence lead he was denied a second a looping header from a Tom James free kick hit the bar ruo’s bursting run and precise shot ensured the O’s progressed to the next stage for the second time in eight years Oren’s exit from the newly named Bristol Street Motors trophy confirmed by Portsmouth sha waget sent off in the 20th minute for bringing down Theo archal but it was the 10 men who took the lead through Christian sad Joe pigot was a former lone at pompy he took his chance well but Portsmouth ensured they finished top of the group Abdul Kamar On Target Craig short in charge of Oxford after leam Mannings moved to Bristol City a rare mistake from sobrin punished by Ruben Rodriguez [Applause] Rodriguez shot then hit the foot of the post Bowden reacted first the use third came just after the restart arrius again causing problems pouncing off the O struggle to clear the danger from a corner or faced a real test of character they demonstrated enormous resolve a dangerous cross from Tom James Finn Stevens turned into his own net Brandon Cooper set up W couo who buied home the O’s so close to an equalizer another excellent cross from James found Dan happy his header hit the [Applause] post the return of Lincoln just six weeks after the tragic loss of Derrik Reynolds was always going to be difficult the imps had changed manager Michael skubal in charge for his first game Joe pigot went close Cid’s keeper Lucas Yensen produced an excellent save from Ethan G brace powerful Drive the decisive moment came in the 90th minute through Ethan Hamilton capitalizing on the chance created by sson wigan’s first visit to r0 in 27 years and they were awarded a penalty in the opening moments Brin bringing down CLA but Steven Humphrey directed The Spot kick against the post an exciting first half and a magnificent strike from Sha Ford after ctio had turned provider just before the break wian leveled Humphrey this time on target Bristol Rovers took the lead just before the halftime cover Grant Ward pounced after Anthony Edwards free kick had caused problems in the 93rd minute Theo archal found Dan happy keeper Max Cox fumbled the ball coming in off Tristan Karma the O’s finished November 16th it was Bolton On Top they put seven past poor X the city after a good start Cambridge had tumbled down the table lead leing to Mark Bonner’s departure heavy snow in South Yorkshire volunteers worked hard to ensure that the tie would go ahead Chesterfield went close a backhill from real Grigg forcing a smart save from Soul Brin the winner and own goal Idris amun’s attempt at clearance deflecting the ball Beyond brim’s [Applause] reach Dana ji came off the bench to test Ryan rot another upset for the national league leaders the O’s return to League action against informed Derby Lou simply opened up the O’s defense and it got worse Brandon Cooper received a straight red card eling James Collins two minutes after the restart manga slang doubled the advantage in the 80th minute Magnus Lang combined well with bosen to counter from an orent corner it was the Rams fifth straight Win cheltam Ben Williams received two yellow cards in the opening 18 minutes but it was the 10 men who went in front from the spot pratley trip Ferry will Godwin scored late late drama saw sha for’s shot going in off sha long and in the fourth minute of additional time Ethan G bra strike was deflected past Southward a fighting response after a Dreadful start against inform Bolton the Greece kogle scored after just 3 minutes Dion Charles On Target he’s 16th of the season the northern Island International turn provider for George Thomasson wellin acted his side responded Jaa Ford scored in the 55th minute Theo arable simply too quick for the Wonders Defenders five minutes later Ford with the assist a simply brilliant strike from archal it was the last match Before Christmas the O’s supporting St Joseph and Haven’s house hospice just been explained that they have a uh it’s £4 million per year to run and they have to actually make 50% of that so 7 million pound per year so the more we can put them words and that thing out there if if if it means that some people uh put some money towards that 7 million all good and for lat or it’s something that we want to be associated with because you know when you’re getting something like this that’s there for the elderly people that that need the Care at towards the end of life uh I think that’s massively important [Music] obviously the word hospice you automatically think that maybe it’s negative um but to come and really see behind the scenes the positivity that that is spread here um is so good and obviously for us it’s one of the best parts of the job so to be able to come and see what happens behind the scenes um and to see how hard people are working here for the children is really good it doesn’t get better than a London Derby for Boxing Day CH athletic at Brisbane Road Ken Campbell tested so Brin substitute Dani had only been on for two minutes he delivered the telling cross which Omar Beckle swept in an outstanding save by sobrin denied black it Taylor buzzing buzzing with a three points um yeah I guess for me I’ve been out for like two months and I guess I’m just properly properly enjoying um just being back again um but um yeah I guess we had to be disciplined over the Christmas period couldn’t have too much um Christmas pudding um but yeah happy to get three points and go back home and I’ll I’ll definitely be tucking in some food tonight that’s for sure 2023 have been a wonderful year for the O’s the final match against Wiccan jool L cleared sha Ford’s shot off the line chair booy keeper Max dich produced two outstanding saves n in first Tom James and then Jack [Applause] forward the year finished with the O’s in 13th Place Neil Harris now in charge at Cambridge United with the O’s started the new year a dipping left foot shot from Theo archal smashed against the bar 9 minutes into the second half half okaden struggled to clear Max Sanders Corner his mistake punished by Jordan Brown and it got worse for the Biga United Defender dispossessed By Dana ji who scored his first goal for the O’s what a way to start 2024 and it got better at leaders Portsmouth the O’s positive from the start the deadlock shattered on the half hour mark a lovely interchange between ma Sanders and back for who took his chance so well 5 minutes later a goal mouth scramble a vital touch from Jordan Brown a huge moment in the game came in the 40th minute Sparks caught by Ford Bishop spot kick wasn’t the best but sobrin save so vital danai On Target again from Theo Arch’s in swinging corner it would be Pomp’s last defeat at the season I know we’ve obviously beat cheltam and Charlton and Cambridge and then obviously coming here which is which is a tough game a tough environment but an environment that that we’ve learned from in the bolon game and and and took it I thought I one to 11 today and then the subs that came on every everyone contributed everyone was excellent and the work rate was was brilliant as well another of the division’s big clubs and another massive performance and result from Richie well men Dion Charles was W’s leading Marksman he directed a freeh header against the post Dan went desperately [Applause] close before demonstrating his power pace and [Applause] accuracy an important save from sobrin unied Charles and earned a fifth successive clean sheet but it was another red card for the O’s boss Orin had won four out of five when they traveled to a much improved reading side only lost two of their previous 11 in the 19th Minute Tom Holmes handled or couo cross danai displayed confidence as he put away the resulting spot kick his fourth goal in four games the Royals equalizer came 4 minutes later Harvey ni met Charlie Savage’s corner it was the first goal that the O’s had conceded in 553 minutes the O’s 10th and the faithful daring to dream of the playoffs Brandon Cooper had returned to E10 this time on a permanent basis o O’Neal signed a two-year deal from Fulham having impressed Martin Ling when playing at Brisbane Road in the efl trophy and two young Strikers joined on loan Ken Edwards from Arsenal Daniel ad do a J from AFC Bournemouth orience injury problems continued Dana jaai sustained a hamstring problem at reading he missed the visit of strugglers caral who took the lead in the 21st minute Omar Beck’s clearance hit Josh V the O’s turned the match around before the break George moner found Shack forward shot went beyond Harry Lewis in the four fourth minute of additional time Ford struck again after Jordan Brown had flicked on Theo Arch Bo’s Corner the eighth of the season for the teenage Rockford Loney Theo’s Vision set at wuo in the fifth minute of additional time Brown handled in the area but sha Maguire’s penalty would have offered little consolation for the visitors who sustained a fifth straight defense Port V sacked Andy Crosby the day before late no’s visit David Dunn named inim manager but left just a few hours before kickoff so three youth team coaches stepped up to take charge well ctio shot hit the bar but the O’s resolve earned its reward on the hour Tom James assist for Idris El to score Connor Ripley denied Ro couo but those injury problems continued Theo archal sustaining a serious knee injury requiring an operation o O’Neal’s first lead start was at Fourth Place barnesley George moner back to his best setting up wua in the 10th minute but in the 88th minute the tights equalized Phillips getting behind the O’s defense Luca Connell then saw red but it was the 10 men who snatched The Late Late winner Phillips meeting O’Keefe’s free Kick the O’s response magnificent a night to saver under the lights in E10 o O’Neal scoring his first for the O’s Mark Leonard with North Hampton’s equalizer the second half of Thriller O’Neal shot pushed into the path of sha forward Kieran Barry drew the cobbler’s level once more O’Neal again involved the O’s restored the lead a clever Corner a precise cross a glancing header from Super Sub ruo his 10th of the Season again Northampton hit back Simpson turning inside the area Delight in E10 deep into added time a wonderful strike from curo after a clever assist from Brandon Cooper a match that those fortunate enough to be at the G group Stadium will never forget oh sorry Dave youve not plugged it not PL the mic in um I mean look at this I feel I feel embarrassed all day in this um brilliant night brilliant night brilliant performance um full of young talented players exciting Speed Energy strugglers bird now be first visit to Brisbane Road the O’s took the lead bowler brought down forward George moner spot on the O’s on top but couldn’t add to the advantage and paid a high price Helm found Bennett in the 72nd minute four minutes later the scored from close range O’Neal and sotio combined but they couldn’t find a way through Oren’s response was impressive although it was fellow playoff chasing Oxford who went in front Tyler Goodwin turning in Rodriguez’s [Applause] cross an incisive move created the opening for o O’Neil Idris El Muni with the assist and it was O’Neal who found George moner Who displayed skill and ambition there is a harsh red card for Richie wellin o O’Neal again outstanding against Blackpool he Low cross finding Jordan Brown ruo’s pass set up O’Neil who fired home is third for the O’s a powerful solo run from the O’s leading Marksman but Dan Grimshaw denied couo the month ended with the O’s e just five points off the playoffs a tremendous achievement when you consider the injury problems the Richie wellin had to manage Portsmouth beginning to establish an important Gap at the the top of the table only goal difference separates Darby and Balton whilst Reading had finally climbed out of the Drop Zone a frustrating afternoon for the O’s who dominated but it was Bristol Rovers who took the lead Anthony Evans free kick met with a slightest of touches from Chris Martin a match in late went for 17 Corners one of Saw James Wilson elbow Brandon Cooper he received a straight red card from referee Darren Dale but the 10 men held out thanks to the reflexes of keeper Jed Ward frustrating first ma [Applause] Sanders and then Joe [Applause] pigot the O’s first visit to the DW Stadium KH mcmanaman’s Pace created the opening for Josh mcginness Omar beckles to the rescue before halim Ethan G braith picked up two yellow cards in the space of just 13 minutes both for fouls against fellow Northern Ireland International Jordan Jones who clearly didn’t want his teammate to be sent off 17 minutes remaining Johnny Smith’s cross met by Jason Kerr for the laex winner both the oow and Port Val needed a win but for very different reasons lateo had strong penalty appeals refused forward desperately close with the left foot strike Connor Ripley at full stretch to tip for’s shot to safety and in the closing stages ruo came off the bench his blistering St cannoned off the bar the O’s play of Ambitions given a much needed boost a professional performance and an impressive victory at stevenage the decisive moment came in the 16th minute Max Sanders On Target after he found space for himself inside the penalty area Sanders then set up Ford who went so close bers top goal scorer Jamie Reid got the ball into the back of the net but referee Craig Higgs it’s SE handall by Jordan Roberts Nick Freeman tested so Brin stevenage out of the playoff places Good Friday saw two of the division’s formed sides meet at Cil bank or O’Neil’s header just over the bar the O’s applied pressure Lucas yansen at full stretch to turn away Ethan galra’s longrange Drive it looked to be heading to a draw but in the last minute substitute jaban mmer pounced to snatch the late winner for the imps the end of March the O’s 10th but Idris elon’s injury at Lincoln another massive blow the imps moving into the playoff places unbeaten in 14 winning nine of their last 11 keeping 10 clean sheets and scoring 17 in seven games what a transformation under Michael skubala portv were early leaders they’re now in the relegation places on Easter Monday peterb came to the G group Stadium needing a wind to stay in the race for automatic promotion and it was the visitors who took an early lead so Brin fail to hold Harrison’s cross Hector cypriano once again on hand to score against his Club Mason Clark scored his 19th of the campaign an untidy Affair which double the lead for the division’s top goal scorers or hit back a great strike from Ethan G braith the fingertips of Jed steer prevented the 23-year-old from grabbing an equalizer Dani couldn’t direct his header on target the O’s victory over chelman produced three contenders for the goal of the Season prize a Sublime strike from Ethan g braith a sensational curling shot from o O’Neal and a brilliant longrange drive from ruo Joe nuttle late goal would do little to help Shelton’s fight for survival exor in E10 o O’Neil On Target again this time straight from a corner the first Orient player to achieve that since Matt Lockwood at South End 9 18 years ago O’Neal then turned provider dispossessing Tom Carroll setting up George moner the game changed when Brandon Cooper was injured or in used all substitute and the 10 men conceded in the 88th minute mic Ali heading home in stoppage time xl’s Looney Tom Carol made amends for his earlier error a huge deflection beating so Brin over 30,000 for lono’s first ever visit to Darby’s Pride Park all three of the Rams goals came from Corners first came wison from Mangus Langs set piece and then L sibl found Sonny Bradley Bradley rose again in the 85th minute County on course for promotion Fleetwood still hadn’t given up hope when they arrived in E10 Ethan G braith went desperately close so Brin pushed away Cole Johnson’s diving header o O’Neal had the faithful cheering and anticipation Xavier Simon stoppage time goal not enough Burton’s win over reading meant that the Cod Army were relegated the O’s signed off in style Dana ji squared the ball for Daniel Adu J to score his first League goal a magnificent through ball from Tom James put Ethan gbre through for his fifth of the campaign G brai then turned provider for danai a surging run into the box dadoo pulled one back for the shrews at the end the faith will Express their appreciation to the players witchie wellins had allow m hell to take charge a thank you to The Man Who as a player and Coach achieved so much for the O’s and personally Matt those seven years two promotions two titles there’s not many Lake nor players and coaches that can say that what are your personal highlights uh I think personal highlights would be so obviously winning the leagues but I think I think the big thing for me was with about uh two months probably to go with the National League season I didn’t really see myself staying I thought my my playing time was limited but I just yeah made a decision to to kind of do everything I can to to finish the season strong I didn’t allow myself to kind of be negative any anyway just keep going and I think it just shows what you can do when you when you have that mindset so kind of finish the season that year scoring some important goals and having some important moments and then I’ve gone on and on and uh yeah I I suppose I’m I’m quite proud of the fact I’ve just um kind of attacked every role I’ve been in and and managed to be half successful at the same time met a load of great people at um along the way you know I’ve got some relationships and some some people I’ll be friends for life with and I think they’re the main things like it’s the moments in it I was talk about all the time I get t a Mickey out but these are the moments you want and they’re the ones that will stay with me absolutely and you finish in style mat congratulations thank you for all you’ve achieved with the O and we wish you every success in the Premier League oh no no thank you D I really appreciate Che guys an 11 Place finish a real achievement in a season dominated by so many injuries and congratulations to ethanal Brath three Awards orience supporters Club staran the manager player of the season and the players player of the season so many highlights young supporters Home and Away watching late no putting on a show n [Music] [Music] n [Music] [Music] n [Music] [Music]
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We are definitely getting to a playoff spot next season COYO’s