Davis Watson

Club Historian - Leyton Orient

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

On this day in 1881, Glyn Cricket Club - later to become Leyton Orient Football Club - were founded.
A few rare photos from the 143 years that have followed, starting with this gem from late 1913 that includes such well known names as McFadden, Parker, Jonas and Scott.
#LOFC https://t.co/PZvDSE1XPA

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@MattyHLOFC @EssexCricket @leytonorientfc @LOFCSupporters So sorry to hear this, Matt. Sending condolences to you and your family.

[Leyton Orient FC @leytonorientfc]

🏛️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠
📍 Old home changing room, Brisbane Road
🕐 1pm - 2:30pm

Filled with memorabilia from the 1955/56 season on Saturday👇

#LOFC #OneOrient

[(O) The Leyton Orientear @leytonorientear]

Definitely worth a butcher’s #LOFC

https://t.co/XkBev7Vq2m

[(O) The Leyton Orientear @leytonorientear]

YOU CAN'T BUY CLASS
A little bit celebrating 70 years since Laurie Cunningham was born, and some news on a new exhibition space opening in the East Stand...

https://t.co/kCmyd8kWpW

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[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

Happy 90th birthday to Bobby Mason, one of 23 players to have featured for the O’s during their sole season in the First Division (1962-63).

Along with fellow new nonagenarian Vic Rouse, Mason’s milestone was marked in yesterday’s #LOFC matchday programme.

@_bethmason_x

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@pm31970 Not since Tommy Johnston in 1957-58 when he scored forty-three goals in the second tier (thirty-five for us and eight for Blackburn after he signed for them in March).

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@pm31970 Darren is currently the fifth oldest player to feature for the O's. Any appearance after 8th May would see him overtake Les Sealey top become the fourth oldest.

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@Jon_Anderson01 League only:
24 - Lawrence Vigouroux, 2022-23

All competitions:
24 - Lawrence Vigouroux, 2022-23
24 - Dean Brill, 2018-19
24 - Ray Goddard, 1969-70

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@gkw_eaststand Hi Gary, All well here, thanks - hope you are, too.
Good memories from 1966 and if replays were still an option, then a 2-2 draw tomorrow would be perfect!
Up the O’s and fingers crossed!

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

Tonight marks the first time #LOFC have scored six goals away from home since 18th December 1954 when they won 7-2 at Torquay.

The only other time they have achieved that feat was forty-two days earlier (6th November 1954) when they won 7-1 against none other than… Exeter City.

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@Pandamonium1881 @Roper398 Struggling to find one! Our record away wins (Exeter and Torquay, 1954) both saw Orient score three in the first half.

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@orientmemories @RichJenkinsF1 There are currently fifteen living former O's aged eighty-five or older. I am unsure of the whereabouts of both Nicholson and Clark - any ideas please @orientmemories?

The Eddie Lewis born in 1926 was in fact a goalkeeper who played for us in the 1940's and passed away in 1993.

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@mcgolding1970 Arsenal in the FA Cup - 18th March 1972.

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@JonJMiller23 @leytonorientfc This is the first time in the club’s history they have won all games during the festive period (starting from the game before Christmas Day until the first game of the new year).

Prior to New Year's Day, our best ever festive runs were:

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@pm31970 Hi Paul, Lawrence’s best run of consecutive clean sheets was four matches, which he achieved on two occasions.

[Leyton Orient FC @leytonorientfc]

We are extremely saddened to hear that O’s legend Mickey Bullock has passed away, aged 78.

Whilst at Orient, Mickey made 308 appearances, scoring 69 goals.

The club send their deepest condolences to all of Mickey's family and friends at this very sad time.

#LOFC #OneOrient

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

Clapton Orient preparing for the upcoming 1910-11 season.

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@SpiceAlbert @OldOsPics It was definitely played at Craven Cottage, so the stripes would have been the O’s away kit.

[Davis Watson @LOFC08]

@Andy_PO16 Hi Andy, Of course! I have just followed you back, so please feel free to send me a DM.