A winding-up petition against the League Two club has been adjourned until June and worried Orient fans were there to follow developments
In the end it takes just seven minutes. The high court in London decides not to liquidate Leyton Orient, or place them in administration, but instead accepts a promise from the owner, Francesco Becchetti, that he will put another £1m into the club to clear its debts. But it has been a gruelling day for fans of a club that just three years ago was on the brink of the Championship.
There had been a small cheer in Court 1 at the Rolls Building as Leyton Orient’s name was read out for the first time. Around 40 fans have made it inside to observe the winding-up hearing that might have ended up closing a football club that has existed since 1881. Some wore scarves, another had a blazer embroidered with the club badge, a third stood with his arms behind him, clutching his season ticket. There was also a smattering of press people, who mostly, like me, have a connection to the club.
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Great reception yesterday from #lofc .it meant a lot . Just hope everything goes well on monday and this great club can survive
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