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Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:31 pm**

I didn't have any feelings about previous signings but I'm sort of getting a good vibe about this one, don't ask me why. The only little down is that he's only 19.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm**

Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:35 pm**

Speaking on the O's site he says he will be in the side tomorrow.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:35 pm**

Watford supporting mate of mine rates him very highly, saying how well he did at York and whenever he’s seen him play for Watford.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:38 pm**

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

They said on Twitter "look after him"... have they seen our injury record lol

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:44 pm**

My niece's partner, a York City fan, said this when I asked about Shaq's time with them 'he definitely made an impact when he joined! Made things happen! Way better than NL standard, but in a team that was shakily finding its feet having just been promoted. In a better NL team he would have scored way more than 9 goals'.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:46 pm**

Scored a goal every other game for a very poor NL team at 18 years-old. Promising. Very different level, but he's also a year older. Fingers crossed.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:01 pm**

Welcome, Shaq!

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:24 pm**

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

Blimey, don't overdo it...talk about setting a high bar !!

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:46 pm**

York Manager thoughts:

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkc ... on-orient/

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:15 pm**

Good luck Shaq.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:44 pm**

gshaw wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:38 pm
Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt
They said on Twitter "look after him"... have they seen our injury record lol

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:52 pm**

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

That’s what I like to hear about any new Orient signing. Sounds like we’ve got the loan of a very good young player.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:57 pm**

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:52 pm
Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt
That’s what I like to hear about any new Orient signing. Sounds like we’ve got the loan of a very good young player.

Great news, look forward to the other desperately needed signings by the weekend

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:05 pm**

Let's hope he makes the same impact as this Arsenal loanee, from 2:24 onwards. Also a familiar face casually knocking one in.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:29 pm**

Story of O wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:54 pm Only 19 though. Would have liked someone a bit older and experienced , but hopefully he will do a job

Kevin Campbell was only 19 when he was on loan and was brilliant.

Watched the highlights of York v Maidstone, he can play on the shoulder or come deep, has a good shot in both feet and looks hungry to score goals.

Could be the catalyst to get the season back on track.

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:08 am**

cymruO wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:35 pm Speaking on the O's site he says he will be in the side tomorrow.

I hope so because we need him .

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:42 am**

Good luck to Shaq. Has certainly got some very positive feedback from these various comments so let's hope he can make a big difference to us.

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:58 am**

Highwood Man wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:42 am Good luck to Shaq. Has certainly got some very positive feedback from these various comments so let's hope he can make a big difference to us.

Good comment and fully agree with what you say !

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:10 am**

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

I dare say that most likely that there may be a recall clause in his one year loan to the Os so that he can be called back to Watford if they run short of forwards. Let us hope he can give Os a boost up front and remember that playing in the EFL First Division is a big jump from playing on loan in the National League so fans should give this young player a chance to settle before coming to instant judgements as to his ability.

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:52 am**

Happy with this, heard from York fans that Forde has a decent engine on him

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:39 am**

I also have a York supporting friend and he said they love Shaq.

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:49 am**

Currywurst and Chips wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:52 am Happy with this, heard from York fans that Forde has a decent engine on him

Lacks focus

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:11 am**

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:10 am
Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt
I dare say that most likely that there may be a recall clause in his one year loan to the Os so that he can be called back to Watford if they run short of forwards. Let us hope he can give Os a boost up front and remember that playing in the EFL First Division is a big jump from playing on loan in the National League so fans should give this young player a chance to settle before coming to instant judgements as to his ability.

Yes we shouldn’t expect to much from the young lad, good to have a different offensive option,was getting to the point where we would have settled for Steven Hawkins as an alternative, be interesting to see if he starts?who Richie will drop. Going to put my money on Ruel if he does,but he may also start on the bench?

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:13 am**

Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:49 am
Currywurst and Chips wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:52 am Happy with this, heard from York fans that Forde has a decent engine on him
Lacks focus

Dagenham were after him at one point.

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