Saturday is DDay for out of contract players

[ComeOnYouOs]

I hope once Saturdays 'cut off point' has passed, we will forget those who have been offered contracts, but not yet accepted them.....they've had long enough, and start getting their replacements in the building.

If the non contract signers think they can do better elsewhere, then let them.

Smyth going would be a wrench, he's the best player we've ever had, but the rest, Im not bothered.

After a while they might regret not signing for the O's

Ive lost patience with them now......SIGN OR GO

Paul Smyth isnt close to being the Best Player weve ever had !

He is

[Wally Banter]

I hope once Saturdays 'cut off point' has passed, we will forget those who have been offered contracts, but not yet accepted them.....they've had long enough, and start getting their replacements in the building.

If the non contract signers think they can do better elsewhere, then let them.

Smyth going would be a wrench, he's the best player we've ever had, but the rest, Im not bothered.

After a while they might regret not signing for the O's

Ive lost patience with them now......SIGN OR GO

Paul Smyth isnt close to being the Best Player weve ever had !

He is

On what do you base this opinion? Would like to hear your reasoning.

[tuffers#1]

I hope once Saturdays 'cut off point' has passed, we will forget those who have been offered contracts, but not yet accepted them.....they've had long enough, and start getting their replacements in the building.

If the non contract signers think they can do better elsewhere, then let them.

Smyth going would be a wrench, he's the best player we've ever had, but the rest, Im not bothered.

After a while they might regret not signing for the O's

Ive lost patience with them now......SIGN OR GO

Paul Smyth isnt close to being the Best Player weve ever had !

He is

No he aint

[BIGRON]

I'd agree that Smyth is decent but nowhere near the best we've had

[tuffers#1]

I'd agree that Smyth is decent but nowhere near the best we've had

Exactly Ron .

[banqo]

I hope once Saturdays 'cut off point' has passed, we will forget those who have been offered contracts, but not yet accepted them.....they've had long enough, and start getting their replacements in the building.

If the non contract signers think they can do better elsewhere, then let them.

Smyth going would be a wrench, he's the best player we've ever had, but the rest, Im not bothered.

After a while they might regret not signing for the O's

Ive lost patience with them now......SIGN OR GO

Paul Smyth isnt close to being the Best Player weve ever had !

He is

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

[ComeOnYouOs]

Paul Smyth isnt close to being the Best Player weve ever had !

He is

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

[Chelmsford Swimmer]

He is

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

I think you'll have a better argument when Paul Smyth plays for Real Madrid.

[tuffers#1]

He is

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

Like Phil Neal a man who won the European Cup 4 times to name just one . Which right back has Smyth ever faced better than that ?

[gshaw]

Of the 4 the biggest loss would be Vigs, he's been at a consistently high level his entire time at the club.

It's not so much the fact of replacing players, rather the fact the entire spine of the team may end up needing to be replaced in addition to the 5 or so RW was planning on.

Would be happy (pun intended) getting Ed Turns back to replace Happe if he goes

Worst case scenario...

New GK x2
CBs x2
CDMs x2
CAM x1
LW& RW x2 (Smith & Sadlier positions)
ST x2

What about Sweeney he could be a surprise package next season

Good point forgot he was out of contract too, that's another LB to add to the list to compete with / cover Hunt required if Sweeney doesn't sign

[Brastrapovich0]

"Smyth going would be a wrench, he's the best player we've ever had, but the rest, Im not bothered."

You must a young'un then!

[cockhat]

I hope once Saturdays 'cut off point' has passed, we will forget those who have been offered contracts, but not yet accepted them.....they've had long enough, and start getting their replacements in the building.

If the non contract signers think they can do better elsewhere, then let them.

Smyth going would be a wrench, he's the best player we've ever had, but the rest, Im not bothered.

After a while they might regret not signing for the O's

Ive lost patience with them now......SIGN OR GO

Paul Smyth isnt close to being the Best Player weve ever had !

You’ve gone up in my estimation!
You are totally right!
These young supporters know nothing.

[DaveDunmore]

He is

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

But you never saw the right backs that were marking Cunningham (interesting statement that )

[RedDwarf 1881]

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

But you never saw the right backs that were marking Cunningham (interesting statement that )

Although Coxy is my favourite Orient player , Laurie was the most skilful player to ever pull on an Orient shirt .

[tuffers#1]

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

But you never saw the right backs that were marking Cunningham (interesting statement that )

Although Coxy is my favourite Orient player , Laurie was the most skilful player to ever pull on an Orient shirt .

I'm not even sure that is right either Red. He may well be Orient's greatest player, but Stan Bowles could do things Laurie couldnt & I'm sure people would argue vice -versa . Smyth is streets behind both currently

[PoundhillO]

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

But you never saw the right backs that were marking Cunningham (interesting statement that )

Although Coxy is my favourite Orient player , Laurie was the most skilful player to ever pull on an Orient shirt .

Laurie was by far the greatest player it was my pleasure to watch in an Orient shirt, nobody else ever came close

[banqo]

He is

I take it you never saw Laurie Cunningham?

Yes, I saw Laurie, I believe Paul Smyth is better, and the standard today is miles better than it was in Laurie's day.
I bet Paul comes up against better quality right backs than Laurie did 50 years ago

Your opinion obviously, but I'm sure you're in a minority.
As someone also mentioned, Stan Bowles was a different class, he'd get the ball tell John Chiedozie where to run and plant the ball perfectly for him to run on to.

[ContrifibulatoryFred]

Bowles was past it when he played at the Os
Using this logic then Peter Shilton would vie for being our greatest player

Bowyer was one of the best midfielders I ever saw in an Os shirt - and he (like Laurie) was on the way up not down like Stan Bowles

[DaveDunmore]

Bowles was past it when he played at the Os
Using this logic then Peter Shilton would vie for being our greatest player

Bowyer was one of the best midfielders I ever saw in an Os shirt - and he (like Laurie) was on the way up not down like Stan Bowles

Bowyer was a striker in the 11 shirt for the Os, Brian Clough converted him into a midfield player at Forest

[banqo]

Bowles was past it when he played at the Os
Using this logic then Peter Shilton would vie for being our greatest player

Bowyer was one of the best midfielders I ever saw in an Os shirt - and he (like Laurie) was on the way up not down like Stan Bowles

Bowyer was a striker in the 11 shirt for the Os, Brian Clough converted him into a midfield player at Forest

Ian Bowyer was my first O's hero.

[DaveDunmore]

Bowles was past it when he played at the Os
Using this logic then Peter Shilton would vie for being our greatest player

Bowyer was one of the best midfielders I ever saw in an Os shirt - and he (like Laurie) was on the way up not down like Stan Bowles

Bowyer was a striker in the 11 shirt for the Os, Brian Clough converted him into a midfield player at Forest

Ian Bowyer was my first O's hero.

Scored a hat trick on his home debut

[banqo]

Bowyer was a striker in the 11 shirt for the Os, Brian Clough converted him into a midfield player at Forest

Ian Bowyer was my first O's hero.

Scored a hat trick on his home debut

Against Cardiff, 4-1.

[tuffers#1]

Bowles was past it when he played at the Os
Using this logic then Peter Shilton would vie for being our greatest player

Bowyer was one of the best midfielders I ever saw in an Os shirt - and he (like Laurie) was on the way up not down like Stan Bowles

Shilton can be classed as the best ggoalkeeper to have worn an Orient shirt ( 2 European Cups) This Logically does NOT mean he is Orients greatest ever Goalkeeper, Nice try though !

[tuffers#1]

Bowles was past it when he played at the Os
Using this logic then Peter Shilton would vie for being our greatest player

Bowyer was one of the best midfielders I ever saw in an Os shirt - and he (like Laurie) was on the way up not down like Stan Bowles

Bowyer was a striker in the 11 shirt for the Os, Brian Clough converted him into a midfield player at Forest

Dont you just love a part time fan

[one o in huntingdon]

I wonder how good Alan Comfort could have become, Steve Parsons was a similar case.
Best goalkeeper in my opinion was Paul Heald before he got a head injury at Preston.