The Leyton Orientear
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The country’s second oldest football fanzine is here, spreading its wings and enjoying a respite from the other place. Still the only progressive voice for #LOFC. Est. 1986.
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Theo’s growth as a footballer is incredible. Not just returning from serious long-term injury even better than before, but adding new skills and attributes: captaincy and elite level shithousery #LOFC
January 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Theo’s growth as a footballer is incredible. Not just returning from serious long-term injury even better than before, but adding new skills and attributes: captaincy and elite level shithousery #LOFC
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Who's on our list for January? Well, we can't get insight into #LOFC top secret dossier, but we're very happy to share our own...
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
The January Man Comes Round Again
The Leyton Orientear's own Head of Recruitment Sam Griffin runs his eye over some of the prospects for this year's "Supermarket Sweep" aka the January transfer window...
theleytonorientear.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Who's on our list for January? Well, we can't get insight into #LOFC top secret dossier, but we're very happy to share our own...
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
Who's on our list for January? Well, we can't get insight into #LOFC top secret dossier, but we're very happy to share our own...
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
The January Man Comes Round Again
The Leyton Orientear's own Head of Recruitment Sam Griffin runs his eye over some of the prospects for this year's "Supermarket Sweep" aka the January transfer window...
theleytonorientear.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Who's on our list for January? Well, we can't get insight into #LOFC top secret dossier, but we're very happy to share our own...
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
(Forrester was on an early draft of this, and Dorrington seems to be imminent, so it's a good strike rate already)
Not one, not two, not three…. but TWELVE separate tweets from the Club about the signing of a new CB. This is like that time when Trump deposed Maduro to distract from him being all over the Epstein Files.
January 8, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Not one, not two, not three…. but TWELVE separate tweets from the Club about the signing of a new CB. This is like that time when Trump deposed Maduro to distract from him being all over the Epstein Files.
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NEW POST 🗞️
With the US set to host its second World Cup, let's go back to the roots of soccer in the US 🇺🇸
They go back way further than the MLS or NASL
Read on... 👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
#History #WorldCup
📸 Chris Lee and @londonhibee.bsky.social
With the US set to host its second World Cup, let's go back to the roots of soccer in the US 🇺🇸
They go back way further than the MLS or NASL
Read on... 👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
#History #WorldCup
📸 Chris Lee and @londonhibee.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 7:56 AM
NEW POST 🗞️
With the US set to host its second World Cup, let's go back to the roots of soccer in the US 🇺🇸
They go back way further than the MLS or NASL
Read on... 👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
#History #WorldCup
📸 Chris Lee and @londonhibee.bsky.social
With the US set to host its second World Cup, let's go back to the roots of soccer in the US 🇺🇸
They go back way further than the MLS or NASL
Read on... 👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
#History #WorldCup
📸 Chris Lee and @londonhibee.bsky.social
Once you stop laughing at this, take a moment to consider that #LOFC are similarly mendacious about our "attendance" numbers
West Ham fan turnout against Nottingham Forest almost half official attendance
West Ham’s official attendance of 62,429 for their 2-1 by Nottingham Forest was almost twice as high as the number of fans who went through the turnstiles
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Once you stop laughing at this, take a moment to consider that #LOFC are similarly mendacious about our "attendance" numbers
Good interview here from @ntt20.com with Cambridge DoF Mark Bonner on the trials and tribulations of the January window.
No, it's not about #LOFC specifically, but it is a good explanation of why Clubs can't & don't get all their business done early doors
No, it's not about #LOFC specifically, but it is a good explanation of why Clubs can't & don't get all their business done early doors
Behind the transfer window: A conversation with Cambridge United's Director of Football, Mark Bonner
January is seen as a turning point, but inside football it is defined by uncertainty. Cambridge United Director of Football Mark Bonner explains why planning can only ever take you so far.
www.ntt20.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Good interview here from @ntt20.com with Cambridge DoF Mark Bonner on the trials and tribulations of the January window.
No, it's not about #LOFC specifically, but it is a good explanation of why Clubs can't & don't get all their business done early doors
No, it's not about #LOFC specifically, but it is a good explanation of why Clubs can't & don't get all their business done early doors
Manchester United sack their Head Coach (who thought he was the Manager even though he accepted the job of Head Coach)
BYE RICHIE FANX 4 EVERYTHING
#LOFC
BYE RICHIE FANX 4 EVERYTHING
#LOFC
January 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Manchester United sack their Head Coach (who thought he was the Manager even though he accepted the job of Head Coach)
BYE RICHIE FANX 4 EVERYTHING
#LOFC
BYE RICHIE FANX 4 EVERYTHING
#LOFC
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It has come to our attention that the wonderful Lotte Gatward passed away at 10:30 am this morning.
We would like to pass our condolences to Lotte’s family
Until recent illness Lotte was very much part of the match day experience. She will be sorely missed. 😢💔
RIP Lotte 😢💔
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We would like to pass our condolences to Lotte’s family
Until recent illness Lotte was very much part of the match day experience. She will be sorely missed. 😢💔
RIP Lotte 😢💔
Posted with permission
January 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
It has come to our attention that the wonderful Lotte Gatward passed away at 10:30 am this morning.
We would like to pass our condolences to Lotte’s family
Until recent illness Lotte was very much part of the match day experience. She will be sorely missed. 😢💔
RIP Lotte 😢💔
Posted with permission
We would like to pass our condolences to Lotte’s family
Until recent illness Lotte was very much part of the match day experience. She will be sorely missed. 😢💔
RIP Lotte 😢💔
Posted with permission
West Ham’s relegation would cost the taxpayer at least £2m annually largely because the rent they would be paying would halve.
bassammahfouz on Instagram: "🚨 BREAKING NEWS ⚽🏟️My question at this morning's @londonassembly Budget meeting reveals the extra costs 💷💷 that a West Ham rele…"
🚨 BREAKING NEWS ⚽🏟️My question at this morning's @londonassembly Budget meeting reveals the extra costs 💷💷 that a West Ham relegationwould hammer Londoners with!This is surely the worst footballing deal in Premier League History - all signed by former Mayor Boris Johnson!#WestHam #London #Boris #PremierLeague #Football #LondonStadium
www.instagram.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
West Ham’s relegation would cost the taxpayer at least £2m annually largely because the rent they would be paying would halve.
January 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Of all the signings made last summer, this is the one that has defined our season so far the most… talented, expensive, peak years, former glories, started well but now seems like he can’t be arsed just when we most need him #LOFC
January 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Of all the signings made last summer, this is the one that has defined our season so far the most… talented, expensive, peak years, former glories, started well but now seems like he can’t be arsed just when we most need him #LOFC
From New Years Day.
Cahill at least seems to be gifted with foresight, watching this free kick make the net bulge, even though the ball was still some yards away from the goal.
Cahill at least seems to be gifted with foresight, watching this free kick make the net bulge, even though the ball was still some yards away from the goal.
January 4, 2026 at 1:56 AM
From New Years Day.
Cahill at least seems to be gifted with foresight, watching this free kick make the net bulge, even though the ball was still some yards away from the goal.
Cahill at least seems to be gifted with foresight, watching this free kick make the net bulge, even though the ball was still some yards away from the goal.
The state of our crowd after Wimbledon’s third went in really exposed how ridiculous the prospect of us playing every home match in a 30k capacity ground is.
January 2, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The state of our crowd after Wimbledon’s third went in really exposed how ridiculous the prospect of us playing every home match in a 30k capacity ground is.
If looks could kill: watch Richie when he mentions that Koroma forgot his mask today #LOFC
Richie Wellens reacts to defeat against Peterborough United
YouTube video by Leyton Orient Football Club
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December 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If looks could kill: watch Richie when he mentions that Koroma forgot his mask today #LOFC
ORIENTEAR #301 is out tomorrow! From all the usual spots, including online. Lots of stadium related content this time plus a couple of absolutely belting retrospectives. After the 300 spectacular this is a much more folksy effort...
Miss it and miss out #LOFC
Miss it and miss out #LOFC
December 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
ORIENTEAR #301 is out tomorrow! From all the usual spots, including online. Lots of stadium related content this time plus a couple of absolutely belting retrospectives. After the 300 spectacular this is a much more folksy effort...
Miss it and miss out #LOFC
Miss it and miss out #LOFC
Richie Wellens out here helping men with their mental health. Unless they play for Leyton Orient.
December 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Richie Wellens out here helping men with their mental health. Unless they play for Leyton Orient.
What a difference a day makes…
December 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What a difference a day makes…