Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:56 am

ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:26 am In Smyths interview with QPR, he made a comment about " being on loan for 2 years", with us. I found this a very offensive, degrading remark, which was uncalled for.
He made not the slightest mention of Orient, by name, nor did he thank anyone at the club, for anything.
Not sure he'll ever get a warm reception down Brissie again
Compare that with the Way Vigs left. A social media 'letter' thanking everyone at the club, most by first name, and a 'once an O, always an O' bit on the bottom.
Class individual, who will always guarantee getting a warm welcome back here in the future

Please develop a higher threshold for offence than a throwaway comment in an interview where the sole purpose is to blow smoke up the arse of the club you've just signed for.

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:08 am Does it really bother anyone? He was our top scorer in a championship season and scored more bangers last season than anyone not called Dean Cox has managed in the last decade. People move jobs and I don't think you could argue we didn't get what we'd hoped from him.

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:08 am Does it really bother anyone? He was our top scorer in a championship season and scored more bangers last season than anyone not called Dean Cox has managed in the last decade. People move jobs and I don't think you could argue we didn't get what we'd hoped from him.

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:08 am Does it really bother anyone?

Proposition Joe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:57 am

banqo wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:43 am

ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:26 am In Smyths interview with QPR, he made a comment about " being on loan for 2 years", with us. I found this a very offensive, degrading remark, which was uncalled for.
He made not the slightest mention of Orient, by name, nor did he thank anyone at the club, for anything.
Not sure he'll ever get a warm reception down Brissie again
Compare that with the Way Vigs left. A social media 'letter' thanking everyone at the club, most by first name, and a 'once an O, always an O' bit on the bottom.
Class individual, who will always guarantee getting a warm welcome back here in the future

In fairness to Smyth he has put out a statement thanking everyone but his comment hasn't gone down well.

Damage limitation and the bit thanking the staff was c&p'd from Vigs' one.

OyinbO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 am The Club is annoyed with Smyth because he strung them along for a bit, that’s all. Vigs going has been nailed on for a very long time, partly because his offer was something that Orient could never compete with, whereas there was less of a gap between Orient’s and QPR’s.

OyinbO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 am The Club is annoyed with Smyth because he strung them along for a bit, that’s all. Vigs going has been nailed on for a very long time, partly because his offer was something that Orient could never compete with, whereas there was less of a gap between Orient’s and QPR’s.

OyinbO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 am The Club is annoyed with Smyth because he strung them along for a bit, that’s all. Vigs going has been nailed on for a very long time, partly because his offer was something that Orient could never compete with, whereas there was less of a gap between Orient’s and QPR’s.

DuvB wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:50 am

OyinbO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 am The Club is annoyed with Smyth because he strung them along for a bit, that’s all. Vigs going has been nailed on for a very long time, partly because his offer was something that Orient could never compete with, whereas there was less of a gap between Orient’s and QPR’s.

I think I understand PS wanting to go back to QPR to prove them wrong in releasing him. Hope he does well for them.

TRUMP Plumbing wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:58 am

OyinbO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 am The Club is annoyed with Smyth because he strung them along for a bit, that’s all. Vigs going has been nailed on for a very long time, partly because his offer was something that Orient could never compete with, whereas there was less of a gap between Orient’s and QPR’s.

We should have offered more then.

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:59 am

DuvB wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:50 am

OyinbO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 am The Club is annoyed with Smyth because he strung them along for a bit, that’s all. Vigs going has been nailed on for a very long time, partly because his offer was something that Orient could never compete with, whereas there was less of a gap between Orient’s and QPR’s.

I think I understand PS wanting to go back to QPR to prove them wrong in releasing him. Hope he does well for them.

I completely understand that but they released him before because they thought he was too injury prone . Let's hope Paul doesn't prove them right.

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:16 am Anyone giving him grief for leaving for money is a clown. He’s injury prone and approaching 30. This might be his last chance to get himself a decent contract to set him and his family up for the future. He dropped levels to help Orient get promoted, his loyalty was more than paid off.

He was great up until December last season and nowhere near as impactful after December. Its a loss but it isn’t the worst thing in the world. I look forward to getting behind whoever Richie wants to bring in.

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:16 am Anyone giving him grief for leaving for money is a clown. He’s injury prone and approaching 30. This might be his last chance to get himself a decent contract to set him and his family up for the future. He dropped levels to help Orient get promoted, his loyalty was more than paid off.

He was great up until December last season and nowhere near as impactful after December. Its a loss but it isn’t the worst thing in the world. I look forward to getting behind whoever Richie wants to bring in.

cymruO wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:14 am Sorry to see Smythe go. Listening most matches, there was always a buzz when he got the ball and started a run. But thinking of QPR, does anyone know if we've made enquiries with QPR about Kelman or Sadlier?

OTF Photography Ltd wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:49 am

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:16 am Anyone giving him grief for leaving for money is a clown. He’s injury prone and approaching 30. This might be his last chance to get himself a decent contract to set him and his family up for the future. He dropped levels to help Orient get promoted, his loyalty was more than paid off.

He was great up until December last season and nowhere near as impactful after December. Its a loss but it isn’t the worst thing in the world. I look forward to getting behind whoever Richie wants to bring in.

agree but I'm not sure 25 is approaching 30, in footballing terms anyway

Hedmans Header wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:55 am

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:16 am Anyone giving him grief for leaving for money is a clown. He’s injury prone and approaching 30. This might be his last chance to get himself a decent contract to set him and his family up for the future. He dropped levels to help Orient get promoted, his loyalty was more than paid off.

He was great up until December last season and nowhere near as impactful after December. Its a loss but it isn’t the worst thing in the world. I look forward to getting behind whoever Richie wants to bring in.

I don’t believe for one moment anyone is giving
him grief for leaving for the money in any walk
of life we’d all do the same ..
I also don’t think anything is wrong with hanging
out til the end of his contact to see what’s next him and his family..
But to say “ I felt I was just away on loan for the
past two seasons “ shows just a distant lack on a
on a club who took a chance on someone’s whose
career was maybe going nowhere fast ..
By all means move on but at least show your previous employers and fans a small piece of respect ..