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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Leyton Orient sign Mitchell from Exeter
Leyton Orient have signed winger Demetri Mitchell on a free transfer from Exeter 28-year-old turned down a contract from the Grecians in favour of a move to Brisbane made 61 appearances for Exeter across two years, scoring 12 missed the start and end of last season with injury, having suffered a serious knee ligament injury that kept him out for much of becomes Richie Wellens' second summer signing, following goalkeeper Killian Cahill's move from Brighton & Hove Albion."It feels great to be here. The club is full of energy and you can tell there is a very good team here. It's full of togetherness and I'm buzzing to get going," he told the club's website, external."I've spoken to the manager before and it's clear there is big ambition here. I want to progress and that is my aim here."I'm a versatile and attack-minded player. I like to get on the ball and drive with it and show a bit of flair, so hopefully the fans can see that here at Leyton Orient."Orient will begin the new League One season away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Agyei leaves Leyton Orient for Kocaelispor
Dan Agyei has rejected Leyton Orient's offer of a new contract in order to join Turkish second tier club 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal, external with the TFF First League moved to Brisbane Road from Crewe Alexandra two years ago and made 72 appearances for Richie Wellens' scored 18 goals for Orient, including memorable winners against Millwall in the Carabao Cup and in added time of extra time to eliminate Oldham Athletic in the most dramatic of circumstances in the FA Cup second round last forward made 54 appearances last term as the O's finished sixth and went on to reach the League One play-off final before losing 1-0 to Charlton Athletic at Wembley."Dan is someone we wanted to keep, and that was reflected in the offers we have made him over the last few months," director of football Martin Ling told the club website, external. "Sadly, we weren't able to come to an agreement that suited him and that fitted within our wage structure, so on this occasion we have had to go our separate ways."We have been prepared for this situation since the end of last season, and now we will look to bring someone in to replace Dan."Head coach Wellens signed a contract extension to run until 2028 last O's begin the new League One campaign away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ryan Reynolds was fraught with nerves before Wrexham's historic promotion
Ryan Reynolds was "adult diaper nervous" before Wrexham's latest promotion. The Welsh football club made history earlier this year by becoming the first team in the English league system to win three consecutive promotions and the Deadpool actor - who co-owns the club with fellow Hollywood star Rob McElhenney - has revealed his fragile emotional state before the historic feat was achieved. Speaking in the finale of the fourth season of documentary Welcome to Wrexham, Ryan said: "I feel very nervous, like, very very nervous. "Like, adult diaper nervous." Ryan's nerves came before Wrexham's promotion rivals Wycombe Wanderers lost 1-0 to Leyton Orient in April, which allowed the club to seal promotion to the Championship by beating Charlton Athletic 3-0 later that day. The 48-year-old star explained: "That was the moment I think all of us, everybody, the entire town, went 'Holy s***, this could happen.' "We could not only be promoted, but we could make history while doing it." Rob revealed that his aim was to guide Wrexham to the Premier League when he and Ryan purchased the club in 2020 and stated that "no one's laughing" at his ambition anymore with the team just one division away from the top-flight. The It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star said: "I just want to bask, would you just let me bask? We'll talk about the championship next year. "A few years ago, we were not in the English Football League. They asked us what was our goal, and I said the Premier League and people laughed. No one's laughing anymore... Now we're one away from the Premier League. It doesn't make any sense, it defies all rational thinking." Meanwhile, Reynolds credited the people of Wrexham for making the promotion possible. He said: "A back to back promotion doesn't happen. The only place it could happen is here. Wrexham's the only place that this kind of historical miracle could happen in. "Because of the town, because of the club, because of its history, because of its sadness, because of its joy, because of its perseverance and all of that comes together to make miracles, and that is doing a Wrexham." The Free Guy star explained earlier this year that he would "never get bored" of owning Wrexham as he has become addicted to football since getting involved with the club. He told Wrexham supporters podcast Fearless in Devotion: "I'm glad it happened when we are at the age I'm at. Because I don't think this is something I would have been able to handle any younger. I wouldn't change anything about my time here. I don't know how you get bored with something like this. "I love this sport so much now that now I hate it too – I really feel that in my cells."
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland U21 goalkeeper Killian Cahill joins Leyton Orient
FORMER SHAMROCK ROVERS goalkeeper Killian Cahill has joined Leyton Orient. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year deal following the expiration of his contract at Brighton & Hove Albion. Advertisement The Meath native joined Brighton from Rovers in 2022 and made three appearances for the U21 side in the EFL Trophy last season. At international level, Cahill has been capped twice for the Republic of Ireland U21s. 'I can't wait to get going and I'm really excited to join Leyton Orient,' Cahill said. 'I spoke to Josh (Keeley, Ireland U21 international) a lot last season, so feel like I know quite a bit about the club already. 'His journey here last season is a real inspiration; coming in as a young goalkeeper to fight for his place and taking his chance when it came. If I get an opportunity to play then I want to take it and help the club to have another good season.' Orient manager Richie Wellens added: 'Killian comes with a great reputation from Brighton and we're excited to have him with us at Leyton Orient. We needed to add a couple of goalkeepers to our squad with Josh Keeley and Sam Howes departing, and Killian will add real competition to that department. 'Killian is a long-term investment for the football club, and we are continuing with our recruitment process with the start of pre-season approaching us.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Underage star Killian Cahill reveals he joined Leyton Orient on the advice of Ireland teammate
IRELAND Under-21 goalkeeper Killian Cahill revealed Josh Keeley's reference convinced him to join Leyton Orient from Brighton. 2 The Meath native had been at Brighton since 2022 2 Keeley had a impressive season for the O's even popping up with a goal The former Shamrock Rovers academy product joined the Seagulls as an 18-year-old where he trained with the first team and featured in EFL Trophy games. But he has switched to Brisbane Road keen to get first-team experience in a side that only missed out on promotion from League One last season in the play-off final. Cahill said: 'I can't wait to get going and I'm really excited to join Leyton Orient. I spoke to Josh a lot last season, so feel like I know quite a bit about the club already. 'His journey here last season is a real inspiration; coming in as a young goalkeeper to fight for his place and taking his chance when it came. Read more on Irish football 'If I get an opportunity to play then I want to take it and help the club to have another good season.' 'We needed to add a couple of goalkeepers to our squad with Josh Keeley and Sam Howes departing, and Killian will add real competition to that department. 'Killian is a long-term investment for the football club, and we are continuing with our recruitment process with the start of pre-season approaching us." Most read in Football Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal
