Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:44 pm Agree with all the praise for official MOTM Galbraith but a bit disappointed to see the other man with two first names Jordan Graham not get a shout out.

Last season, I enjoyed the subtlety of Sadlier but he could be lightweight and a bit of a luxury. I thought Graham was superb in that role taking on defenders, playing crisp one-two passes and looking like he’d been with the squad for months rather than just a couple of weeks.

And for those who say he’s one-footed – true he favours his left but the volley that set up Shaq’s goal was a beauty with his right foot followed up by the left foot back across the box that led to the goal. I thought he was superb as were all of the players yesterday – not often they all play well at the same time. Really looking forward to Stevenage

Cheshunto wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:11 pm
Incidentally ‘ Nessy’ , how did you find the offering in the restaurant, is it worth the big price hike ??

PeterKitchenisMagic wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:35 pm We all saw promotion last season, but I'm not sure we saw a better team performance than yesterday.

Oh, how agree with Little Mate for that comment.

I wanted to say that I can't remember such a brilliant display by an Orient team than I saw yesterday.
Yes, there were fabulous performances by El Miz, Galbraith- what a find is this guy!- Theo- Brown and Sol , in goal plus Tom James and Ed Turns and if I've left anyone out- I didn't mean to. The whole team to a man were excellent.
Had a great afternoon , so thank you , Richie and my wonderful Orient

EliotNes wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:32 pm

Cheshunto wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:11 pm
Incidentally ‘ Nessy’ , how did you find the offering in the restaurant, is it worth the big price hike ??

Better than the usual service and fare, but not worth £70 a head, even with a programme thrown in. It's a nice touch to be greeted by with a glass of bubbly, beer or wine and escorted to our table and the size of the portions and menu choice were better than previous. However, the restaurant area was only about 60% full. I think Mr Devlin has to have another think about the price he is charging, there are not many millionaires in the Orient faithful.

But I won't have a word said against Lucy and her team, who were their usual friendly efficient selves. The regular waitresses and met & greet stewards were great IMO and always give us their best. Final comment, we'll go again.

Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:25 pm

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:59 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:13 pm I also don't understand the dig at Howes . He's been fine and played very well last week at Blackpool where he proved he's a decent keeper .

He did, and I’m not questioning that. However, you can’t deny that a huge part of being a goalkeeper is having the confidence and self-assurance to command the defence in the way that Brynn can, and that can only come from the sort of experience that Howes just doesn’t have yet. Brynn was in total command of his patch today and that was a massive part in the pretty much spot-on performance today.

Apart from when he kicked it straight to their player

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:29 pm

Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:25 pm

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:59 pm

He did, and I’m not questioning that. However, you can’t deny that a huge part of being a goalkeeper is having the confidence and self-assurance to command the defence in the way that Brynn can, and that can only come from the sort of experience that Howes just doesn’t have yet. Brynn was in total command of his patch today and that was a massive part in the pretty much spot-on performance today.

Apart from when he kicked it straight to their player

He’s a third division goalkeeper. You want perfection?

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:04 pm

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:29 pm

Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:25 pm
Apart from when he kicked it straight to their player

He’s a third division goalkeeper. You want perfection?

When you watch MOTD you often see Premiership standard keepers making mistakes . They are the best keepers but I don't think perfection exists .

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:29 pm

Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:25 pm

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:59 pm

He did, and I’m not questioning that. However, you can’t deny that a huge part of being a goalkeeper is having the confidence and self-assurance to command the defence in the way that Brynn can, and that can only come from the sort of experience that Howes just doesn’t have yet. Brynn was in total command of his patch today and that was a massive part in the pretty much spot-on performance today.

Apart from when he kicked it straight to their player

He’s a third division goalkeeper. You want perfection?

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:11 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:04 pm

Stowaway wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:29 pm


He’s a third division goalkeeper. You want perfection?

When you watch MOTD you often see Premiership standard keepers making mistakes . They are the best keepers but I don't think perfection exists .

Which was my point

Eggski wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:10 pm Not a fan of Ruel, but he had one of his better games against Cambridge. Hopefully he can carry that form on the next few games

MalvoliO wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:08 am I still prefer Moncur in that position

Mylo Xyloto wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:57 pm They just couldn’t handle our flowing attacking interplay,
too many attacking threats it. It confused the opposition.

Would love to know who Ross Embleton was scouting.

Max Fowler wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:57 am

Eggski wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:10 pm Not a fan of Ruel, but he had one of his better games against Cambridge. Hopefully he can carry that form on the next few games

He's been on it all season.

Eggski wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:10 pm Not a fan of Ruel, but he had one of his better games against Cambridge. Hopefully he can carry that form on the next few games