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RELEASED
Arthur Janata

Dale Gorman

James Alabi

Matt Harrold

RETAINED (CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ONGOING)
Marvin Ekpiteta

Jobi McAnuff

Ruel Sotiriou

Shadrach Ogie

RETAINED (REMAIN IN CONTRACT)
Sam Sargeant

Lawrence Vigouroux

Sam Ling

Joe Widdowson

Josh Coulson

Myles Judd

Dan Happe

Jamie Turley

Jayden Sweeney

Craig Clay

Jordan Maguire-Drew

James Dayton

James Brophy

Hector Kyprianou

Brendon Shabani

Josh Wright

Conor Wilkinson

Louis Dennis

Lee Angol

Danny Johnson

RETURNING TO PARENT CLUB (LOAN FINISHED)
George Marsh

Ouss Cisse

Kaziah Sterling

Pity about Marsh and Cisse returning: both had something about them

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:03 pm Pity about Marsh and Cisse returning: both had something about them

Perhaps they may return one way or another?

Think we have a chance of signing Cisse anyway.

Don`t understand the Dayton situation. He has only played 15 games this season and it looks like that`s enough to give him another year. Not good enough IMO.

Who is going to clean the place now that Janata has left?

Perhaps Jaycloth Sweeney will step up

Decent squad size and not too bad in strength for what will be a very odd season. Would love Cisse to come back. Hope Dayton can offer a full season of availability.

Bergen wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:18 pm Don`t understand the Dayton situation. He has only played 15 games this season and it looks like that`s enough to give him another year. Not good enough IMO.

Doesn't it say there that he is still in contract?

Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:04 pm Decent squad size and not too bad in strength for what will be a very odd season. Would love Cisse to come back. Hope Dayton can offer a full season of availability.

I find it strange that Dayton has been retained ( he was out of contract ) apart from anything else regarding his form etc, he seems to be one of those unfortunate players who pick's up injuries on a far too regular basis. Like the other comments on here, really hope that Cisse can be with us next season. Encouraging that we are talking to Marvin, Jobi, Ruel and Shadrach about extending their stay at the club.

Real Al wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:21 pm

Bergen wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:18 pm Don`t understand the Dayton situation. He has only played 15 games this season and it looks like that`s enough to give him another year. Not good enough IMO.

Doesn't it say there that he is still in contract?

I thought that after the bad injury he sustained in our away game against Sutton Utd near the end of our promotion season from the National League, that he was given just a one year deal that only covered last season, our first season back in Division 2 ?

Dayton was given some sort of pay as you play contract I think? Amazed he has been retained - Not because of his ability or attitude, but because of his injury and fitness record. He doesn't complete 90mins very often, if ever.

Next summer is going to be huge in terms of players leaving I would have thought, so many players deals expire next summer.

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:03 pm Pity about Marsh and Cisse returning: both had something about them

I was hoping we’d offer them both new contracts. Cisse made a big difference to our central midfield and Marsh has proven himself to be a better RB than both Ling and Judd put together

To those leaving: "Thank You".

To those staying: "C'mon you Os!!!"

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:38 pm

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:03 pm Pity about Marsh and Cisse returning: both had something about them

I was hoping we’d offer them both new contracts. Cisse made a big difference to our central midfield and Marsh has proven himself to be a better RB than both Ling and Judd put together

Eh, they were both on loan to us, they’re not our players..

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:24 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:04 pm Decent squad size and not too bad in strength for what will be a very odd season. Would love Cisse to come back. Hope Dayton can offer a full season of availability.

I find it strange that Dayton has been retained ( he was out of contract ) apart from anything else regarding his form etc, he seems to be one of those unfortunate players who pick's up injuries on a far too regular basis. Like the other comments on here, really hope that Cisse can be with us next season. Encouraging that we are talking to Marvin, Jobi, Ruel and Shadrach about extending their stay at the club.

I think the boys in discussion are not as free as they thought they would be because most squads will now be shrinking in size and so their opportunities to move are now more limited. All 3 youngsters could do with another couple of years at the club, the market will improve and they will get better quality football if they improve during their next contract. I expect all 3 to sign (he says hoping).

Quite surprised that JMD isn't being sought by pastures further afield?

Same could perhaps be said for Dan Happe - although (probably alone on this one) I think he's a tad overrated.

I guess many clubs are watching their purse strings given the current situation.

Who says they aren't?

Prestige Worldwide wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:26 pm Who says they aren't?

Fair point.

Squad looks bloated to me. Happy with the people we are having contract negotiations with but those contract extensions from the end of last season look awful to me. But there you go.

There’s already 24 players there which is a decent sized squad. Can’t see us adding more than 1 or 2, right?

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:43 pm Squad looks bloated to me. Happy with the people we are having contract negotiations with but those contract extensions from the end of last season look awful to me. But there you go.

There’s already 24 players there which is a decent sized squad. Can’t see us adding more than 1 or 2, right?

I have no problem with the released players, but the squad looks a bit on the big side to me.
Much will depend on getting Cisse to sign for us along with Sotiriou.
I’d like to see Marsh come back and let Judd leave as I can’t see home getting many games.
Hopefully Marvin will agree a deal too.

kokomO wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:45 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:38 pm

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:03 pm Pity about Marsh and Cisse returning: both had something about them

I was hoping we’d offer them both new contracts. Cisse made a big difference to our central midfield and Marsh has proven himself to be a better RB than both Ling and Judd put together

Eh, they were both on loan to us, they’re not our players..

I believe Cisse is now out of contract at Gillingham so now he's a free agent . With Marsh , who knows but I would be happy to see him back in an Orient shirt .

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:44 pm

kokomO wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:45 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:38 pm

I was hoping we’d offer them both new contracts. Cisse made a big difference to our central midfield and Marsh has proven himself to be a better RB than both Ling and Judd put together

Eh, they were both on loan to us, they’re not our players..

I believe Cisse is now out of contract at Gillingham so now he's a free agent . With Marsh , who knows but I would be happy to see him back in an Orient shirt .

Same, fingers crossed we can somehow get them back on board for 20-21

The list of players out of contract seemed to be far longer a couple of months ago, assume the list of contracted players includes those who have signed in the last month.

Squad of 24 but 4 are youngsters and Jobi may only be a player/Coach. Of course Brill no longer plays so, including loans, our squad has reduced by 8, maybe 12 if contract negotiations fail. A little room for the odd addition, money permitting.

Our chances of keeping Ekpiteta and Sortiriou will have improved, I’m sure there will be plenty of players looking for clubs. Won’t be that easy for them right now in what will be a buyers market.

Dayton had a 1 year deal with an additional 1 year extension option. Don’t know the details of the extension option, maybe his choice.

What I do hope is that our squad work hard on fitness and players have used their time to recover from knocks. Though with reduced contact working with a physio will be difficult over FaceTime. I felt we seemed off the pace last season following the step up.

Given the current situation I think we are in OK shape. Another season of consolidation.