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Awayday Report: Waltham Abbey
Not too shabby at the Abbey as the Os hit seven in their final pre-season friendly.
05.08.26News
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Striker Dom Ballard Leaves Leyton Orient for Bristol City
The 21-year-old Golden Boot winner has been the subject of much transfer speculation this summer and has now signed with the Robins for an Os record fee.
04.08.26News
The Ear is now available on the new CounterPress app!
The CounterPress app has now officially launched, giving you an easy way to access our content from your mobile.
03.08.26News
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Striker Crisis Solved As Junior Gives Antwerp A Royal Flush
A glorious sunny day in E10 sees Leyton Orient beat Royal Antwerp in front of boisterous visiting supporters, in the O's penultimate pre-season fixture.
02.08.26News
Obituary: Kenny Jackett
Although Jackett's time at Orient ended unhappily, it began well -- and his legacy deserves re-appraisal.
30.07.26News
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The 'Ear End of Season Survey Again Olé Olé: Part One
The results of our 40th annual survey reflect the season's occasional highs and numerous lows, and highlight bigger concerns off the pitch.
30.07.26Opinion
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The 'Ear End of Season Survey Again Olé Olé: Part Two
Covering the results of ‘Moan of the Season’ and ‘Feelings on the New Stadium Project’.
30.07.26Opinion
A Little Bit Of History Repeating
Last season Martin Ling left Orient for the third time. We dug into our archives to revisit our February 2009 interview, shortly after he was sacked as Manager.
30.07.26Features
RainbOs are Growing and Want to Hear from Orient Fans
The LGBTQ+ group nears its fourth birthday and is Orient's oldest official supporters club. Now it wants your help to shape its future.
30.07.26News
"We Can’t See It Destroyed In Front Of Us And Do Nothing"
Who knew that fanzines were a subject worthy of academic study? Seth Kendall did - and the Ear inspired him to get a First for his undergraduate dissertation
29.07.26Features
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Orient's Origins in Hackney
For just under half a century, the O’s called Hackney their home. Although this was less than two miles from Brisbane Road, where the club has been since 1937, the River Lea is a significant geographical barrier. This and the time that has passed means a lot of our early history has been shrouded in mystery, until now...
29.07.26Features
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Building A New Orient
So, Leyton Orient may get a new stadium - hopefully somewhere in E10. At the time of writing (July 2026), nothing concrete has been proposed. The Leyton Orient board has said they won’t make any further comment until the end of the year, and we know that the majority shareholder, David Gandler, has been facing some challenges of his own.
29.07.26Features
The Times They Are A-Changin' (Again)
Local journalism has been in crisis for some years, creating a vacuum in which speculation and misinformation thrive. But it doesn't have to be like this...
29.07.26Opinion
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Awayday Report: Swindon Town
A preseason that is both too long (can the real games start, already?) and too short (how many positions left to fill?) heads into the home straight.
29.07.26News
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Awayday Report: Southend United
Sunshine, Dom Ballard and penalties: our dispatch from Roots Hall as the O's travel down the A13 to take on Southend for the JE3 Trophy
25.07.26News
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Behind the Pound Signs
A deep dive into Leyton Orient's financial accounts with Chief Operating Officer Steve Tait
24.07.26Features