Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Kent and Nigel have been ruthless with some of our managers and they would have sacked ML a long time ago if they didn`t think he was doing a good job. But, of course he will have to be evaluated like everyone else after this season. I’m not advocating immediate action but can the club really affor...

Beradogs wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:19 pm Don’t think RW was too happy with the fans at the end.

I think that works both ways at the moment tbh!

EliotNes wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:02 pm In post match interview I wonder if it’ll be mentioned that Stevenage also had to win on penalties to go through as an example of how hard it is to win against lower teams in the FA Cup.

You can bank on it!

Sweeney should be consigned to the dustbin after that!

essexfootball wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 3:54 pm Inexcusable this

I’m sure someone will manage to find an excuse for it!

Paul Hurst sacked by Shrewsbury Town after Cup defeat yesterday.

EliotNes wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 2:02 pm I hope I am totally wrong but I hope RW has not made a boo boo in not starting with a stronger line up.

I certainly would have opted for Pratley and even Jaiseymi to start to give a bit more experience out there!

None of them have played enough games to judge imho. I must say that Graham would give me the greatest concern of the three due to his horrible fitness record.

A very emotional ratings rant by the OP, hope you feel less stressed after sleeping on it If you get pumped 3-0 without as much as a whimper does any player deserve above a 4? Yes. You can’t tar everyone with the same brush. Currie and Happe were okay - especially when you consider what was going o...

gshaw wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 6:17 pm We have 5 goalkeepers on the books for starters

Wow! I really hadn’t picked that up until you mentioned it.

gshaw wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:31 pm

Reflecto wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:29 pm Ling and Wellens need to move on...and quickly

The former absolutely, the latter still has enough credit to be given a chance with someone else doing the recruitment

Hard to disagree but how much better the recruitment would actually be the available budget I’m really not sure.

They’re just quicker than us all over the park. Happe and Currie the only players to have shown up. So disappointing. Same Happe who’s still looking for their striker after that goal? Sure he’s got done but the fault for the goal isn’t his. Midfield battle has been lost. We can’t score. Exactly rig...

Cheshunto wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:48 pm We don’t look like scoring……..Kelman not in the game, nor Galbraith

Nor Agyei.

DrWindy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:22 pm Well I am up and tuning in from Oz. I should know better but what can you do. Come on boys, let’s get this season started!

Are you by any chance the Fremantle Doctor?

Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2024 9:37 am

redintheface wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2024 8:44 am

Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2024 8:38 am

Do you really think putting on Perkins with 10 to go when chasing a goal is the answer?

More so than Pratley tbh.

Putting Perkins on is practically the same as going down to 10 men.

Your view, not mine

As bad as Pigott is I'd have to agree with you . Perkins is nothing but a pure waste of money . He certainly is a waste of money if you leave him sitting on the bench when you’re one down with 10 minutes left and choose to stick on a 40 year midfielder as substitute! Do you really think putting on ...

The primary job of ANY coach is to improve the players he has available to him. I think it’s fair to ask if RW and his team are doing that presently?

3 goals in our last 5 league games supports your theory.

It seems from that interview he has the players in something of a tactical straitjacket tbh. Maybe there’s a lack of emphasis on effort and commitment and too much focus on technique which our players find difficult to execute?

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2024 5:56 pm

Bergen wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2024 5:53 pm He has been loyal to us, we should be loyal to him. I am 100% behind RW.

Same here . In my opinion I'm blaming the players and the clubs board

You can blame whoever you like but it will be Wellens who ends up carrying the can , not the players or the Board!

Piggot for all his faults is far more effective Forward than Perkins. As bad as Pigott is I'd have to agree with you . Perkins is nothing but a pure waste of money . He certainly is a waste of money if you leave him sitting on the bench when you’re one down with 10 minutes left and choose to stick ...

I must admit my heart sank somewhat when NT mentioned he had been in discussion with Hearn concerning the process surrounding the investment!

Very bad news for all concerned. I wish him well but fear the worst if I’m honest.

Is this event still due to take place this evening?

Sell or release pratley/moncur both must be orient highest earners to rise some extra funds send back some unwanted loanees Keeley Hemming Perkins Sell or loan sweeney Buy a keeper Yes. I can see the bids for 39 year old Pratley flying in when January comes around…. Unfortunately the Os seem to be ...