Leyton Orient The Complete Record 1881 - 2006 - Softcover

Kaufman, Neilson N; Ravenhill, Alan E

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780912323 ISBN 13: 9781780912325

Publisher: DB Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

In 125 years of history, Leyton Orient have never been one of football’s most glamorous or high achieving clubs, but nevertheless the club has a rich heritage. The O’s are the second-oldest Football League club in London and the south-east of England behind Fulham, joined the Football League in 1905 and are the 24th oldest club currently playing in the Football League. Orient have had their share of ups and downs, both on and off the pitch, but the supporters have been loyal through adversity, and successes in both the League and Cup competitions have been dearly savoured. A succession of club chairmen have put in time, money and effort to ensure that the club has been kept afloat: Henry Wells-Holland, Frank Snewin, Harry Zussman, Arthur Page, Brian Winston, Neville Ovenden and TonyWood. Today the club is in the hands of Barry Hearn and his vision of transforming Brisbane Road into a modern 21st-century all-seater stadium is now a reality. His other dream was realised in May 2006 when he became only the fourth chairman to see the O’s gain promotion. Neilson N. Kaufman, club historian for more than 30 years, ably assisted by Alan E. Ravenhill, has produced this official history from their earliest days as a cricket team in 1881 to the club of today. There are also illustrated profiles of 150 stars, every director and chairman, managers, as well as reports on all the memorable matches, the Southern League, the war years and minor Cup competitions. All 964 first team players (of whom 19 appeared in the FA Cup and three in the League Cup only) are featured. But perhaps most impressive of all is the seasonal statistical record of every League, FA Cup and League Cup game played, including every date, result, attendance, line-up and scorer. Leyton Orient: The Complete Record is a real treasure trove of memories, which is sure to delight all O’s supporters, as well as everyone with an interest in the beautiful game.

Edition details

• Publisher: DB Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780912323
• ISBN 13: 9781780912325
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560