Richie Wellens cut a frustrated figure after his Leyton Orient side dropped points for the second successive week with a 1-1 draw at his former club Doncaster.Orient were thoroughly dominant in the first half as Wellens returned to the Eco-Power Stadium for the first time since his dismissal as Rovers manager last November.But they only had Paul Smyth’s stunning overhead kick to show for t...Full Story »

Harrison Biggins headed home to ensure a frustrating return to Doncaster for former boss Richie Wellens whose Leyton Orient side were held to a 1-1 draw.Orient thoroughly dominated the first half and took the lead through Paul Smyth’s stunning overhead kick.But they could not press their advantage and were punished by improving Doncaster in the second half.Idris El Mizouni and George Moncu...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens insisted he was not too downbeat after his side’s first loss of the season, a 2-1 home defeat to Newport.The O’s retained top spot in League Two, although that advantage has now been cut to two points after the Londoners lost their 100 per cent home record.Will Evans and a penalty by Omar Bogle, who recorded his sixth goal of the campaign, put The Ex...Full Story »

Richie Bennett will be missing for Barrow’s Sky Bet League Two clash against Leyton Orient.The 31-year-old forward has not featured this season and is unlikely to return until next month at the earliest.Connor Brown also continues to be absent for Pete Wild’s side.The hosts are second in the table following a strong start to the season.Leyton Orient will be without Rob Hunt for their...Full Story »

Richie Wellens admitted he was satisfied with Leyton Orient’s victory over Walsall although he acknowledged his charges can improve.Orient recorded a 1-0 home win to stretch their lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two to four points and they have now taken 25 points out of a possible 27 in a sensational start to the season.This time, they had to rely on a goal by central defender Omar Beck...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens praised Lawrence Vigouroux after the goalkeeper’s stoppage-time penalty save secured a 1-0 win at Rochdale.League Two leaders Orient had been the better side for long periods of the game and led via George Moncur’s 34th-minute strike, with Rochdale keeper Richard O’Donnell having pulled off a number of saves to keep his side in it.And the ho...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens praised his players for their hard-fought win as they extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two to three points following their 2-0 home victory over Tranmere.The Londoners are now unbeaten in their opening seven league matches having won six of those matches as they enjoy a 100 per cent home record.It took an own goal from Jordan Turnbull to put them...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens had a busy transfer deadline day and is likely to name new recruits Stephen Duke-McKenna and Jayden Wareham in his squad for the visit of Tranmere.Guyana midfielder Duke-McKenna has signed a season-long loan deal from QPR, and Chelsea’s teenage striker Wareham has made a similar move across the capital.One player who will not be present for the Sky Bet Lea...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens watched his League Two leaders sweep aside winless Hartlepool 4-2 and insisted he anticipates his team to only get better.The O’s completed their fifth win in six league games to protect their unbeaten record, whilst their opponents slipped to second-bottom with just two points thus far.Orient took the lead with a second-minute penalty by George Moncur ahe...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens still had words of criticism for his side, despite seeing them cruise to a 3-1 win at Colchester.Orient were gifted a first-half opener when veteran defender Luke Chambers turned the ball into his own net and Theo Archibald and Charlie Kelman added further goals before Noah Chilvers’ stoppage-time consolation.Victory took Orient back to the top of the Leag...Full Story »

Richie Wellens could not believe his Leyton Orient side failed to find a winner at Swindon.Orient were knocked off top spot in Sky Bet League Two by Salford as a result of the 1-1 draw and boss Wellens said: “That was two points dropped, we were totally dominant.“We had more shots, more shots on target, better chances, more possession, outran them.“My only negative was that in ...Full Story »

Orient boss Richie Wellens praised the efforts of his side as they overcame Mansfield 1-0 to move to the top of League Two.The Londoners made it three wins out of three and they have yet to concede a league goal this season.Ipswich midfielder Idris El Mizouni, on a season-long loan with Orient, skipped past two defenders and picked out another loanee, QPR striker Charlie Kelman who rifled a shot...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes said captain Richie Smallwood’s impressive opening goal set the tone for his side’s 2-0 victory over 10-man Newport at Valley Parade.Captain Smallwood blasted in from 25 yards after just six minutes to put Bradford on their way to a first league win of the season.Harry Chapman added the second after the Exiles had been reduced to 10 men following a red card ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens is set to recall a host of first-team regulars for the visit of Mansfield.Wellens made seven changes for the Carabao Cup first-round loss at Forest Green in midweek.The O’s have won their opening two League Two games so are likely to revert back to a more familiar line-up.Jordan Brown made his return from injury off the bench but Aaron Drinan (quad) is sti...Full Story »

Richie Smallwood is in line to face his former club as Bradford take on Hull in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.The 31-year-old made 43 appearances across all competitions for the Tigers last season but made the switch to Sky Bet League Two this summer and could line up against his old side at the University of Bradford Stadium.Striker Andy Cook could make his first start of the season after he came ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens called his side “a work in progress” after a superb strike from defender Tom James at Crawley gave the O’s their second successive league victory.James, who scored Orient’s second goal in the opening 2-0 win over Grimsby with another screamer, settled the issue five minutes after the break to delight Wellens and 800 travelling fans....Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens admitted he is already looking forward to next season after his side virtually ensured Football League safety with a 2-0 win at Walsall.Otis Khan, who left Walsall for the O’s in January, came back to haunt his former club by setting up Harry Smith to steer home an early opener and adding a deflected second soon after.A 15-game winless run had dragged the ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens could name an unchanged team for their League Two clash with Barrow.Orient have found form with back-to-back wins, most recently a 3-0 success against Harrogate.George Ray was an unused substitute in that game on his return from a hamstring injury but defender Tom James is expected to miss the rest of the season.Midfielder Callum Reilly has joined National Leagu...Full Story »

New Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens sang the praises of Aaron Drinan after the striker ended his 15-game goal drought with a brace in a 3-0 win at Harrogate.Drinan took his season’s tally to 15 following a second-half double in North Yorkshire, with Ruel Sotiriou going on to wrap up matters.On the former’s contribution, an impressed Wellens said: “I like him. You can work ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens admitted Paul Smyth’s spectacular equaliser transformed the mood of the crowd as Leyton Orient fought back to beat Rochdale 3-1 in League Two.Orient fell behind to Alex Newby’s sixth-minute strike but Smyth levelled five minutes before the break.Ruel Sotiriou fired the home side ahead on 58 minutes and and substitute Harry Smith wrapped up the comeback 10 minutes from ...Full Story »