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Good news. Howes was never going to challenge to start (despite what some boarders think) and this gives Hemming a kick up the arse. If he stays that is.

Blimey. Presumably been brought in in case Hemmings keeps throwing stinkers. Massively botched this position..

I can’t wait to see what Brigs/Tuffers has to say about this…


Seems like I was right all along and Howlers is never getting anywhere near a starting line up in League 1

I don't see us keeping TWO loan goalkeepers....

Happy and surprised by this but shame like last year first three games largely sacrificed to just an all round weird situation...

Also means we're at our loan maximum right? Or is that just the number of loan players that can be in a match squad?

Real shame to waste one of those slots on a contingency that should hopefully never play should Hemmings gain some form (which based on the fact he was a decent no.1 at spl level I sort of think he still will)..

Great news
Welcome Josh

Bye bye Hemings, please don’t ever return

Bye to Hemming or Howes I wonder? Surely whichever loanee we don't play their parent club won't be happy

We need to send Hemings back and free up a loan place, the sooner Hemings is gone the better

Emergency call went out to Spurs
We’ve got a great relationship with Spurs, helped by Brill being there.
Hemming on way back to Boro, Keeley soon to be first choice, Howes reserve.

For the time being is this a record for number of keepers on our books at the same time?

Two loanees GKs
One senior pro GK (who will never get a game)
Two academy GKs replaced by a Spurs academy GK

So looks like Hemmings could be on his way out.

EliotNes wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:56 pm So looks like Hemmings could be on his way out.

Hopefully he has already gone and is back at Boro

Don’t sound like he is here to make up the numbers
Spurs have been assured re game time

https://www.leytonorient.com/news/2024/ ... m-hotspur/

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:43 pm Also means we're at our loan maximum right? Or is that just the number of loan players that can be in a match squad?

Real shame to waste one of those slots on a contingency that should hopefully never play should Hemmings gain some form (which based on the fact he was a decent no.1 at spl level I sort of think he still will)..

There’s no way we could have gone into September hoping Hemings sorts himself out.

Well done to the club for admitting we’ve f*cked it up and resolving the situation.

gshaw wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:45 pm Bye to Hemming or Howes I wonder? Surely whichever loanee we don't play their parent club won't be happy

I’m sure they have tvs and stuff in Middlesbrough and will be aware of our reasoning.

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:43 pm Also means we're at our loan maximum right? Or is that just the number of loan players that can be in a match squad?

Real shame to waste one of those slots on a contingency that should hopefully never play should Hemmings gain some form (which based on the fact he was a decent no.1 at spl level I sort of think he still will)..

You can have more than 5 loanees but can only select 5 for each match. Goalkeepers are not included in the match max squad of 22 players over 21 years old

Good news, but I still think we should have brought in an experienced goalkeeper instead of another youngster.

PKM wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:13 pm Don’t sound like he is here to make up the numbers
Spurs have been assured re game time

https://www.leytonorient.com/news/2024/ ... m-hotspur/

Er… nothing in that article says anything about assurances re: game time, and there’s not even mention of him in any other context than “providing competition”

If Hemmings does go back then hope he has nothing but love and encouragement from Os fans. Certainly on socials. Just a young fella trying and can come good. In footy or elsewhere. Would be a rough deal for it to end now.

That said, for me it's surely him that goes back. Can't have two loan gk's contending, not with the start he has had. Spurs won't expect their keeper to go and sit on bench....although he has not got LOADS of first team experience it seems...so maybe? Maybe

Bergen wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:17 pm Good news, but I still think we should have brought in an experienced goalkeeper instead of another youngster.

One experienced pro on a permanent contract with Howes / Byrne as cheap backup
or
two loanees

The recruitment in the GK position has been absolutely crazy since Vigs left

It has. And, now we are going to pay for two loaness, instead of signing one on a permanent deal in the summer.

Stan1972 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:48 pm We need to send Hemings back and free up a loan place, the sooner Hemings is gone the better

Cant send a player back in the same transfer window apparently unless he leaves of his own accord.

The Reverend wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:40 pm I can’t wait to see what Brigs/Tuffers has to say about this…


Seems like I was right all along and Howlers is never getting anywhere near a starting line up in League 1

That’s fair enough but if I was in his shoes I’d be looking for a move . Howe’s is obviously wasting his time at Orient if he still can’t get a chance after those Hemming cock up’s