Here we go then, less than 3 hours to the start of the new season. How will the O's fare? Who knows, we have what amounts to a complete new team and it's down to how Martin Ling manages to get them to gel together. Personally, I have complete faith in the "gaffer" but the bookies seem to disagree - we are apparently favourites for relegation and I was able to get 66-1 for my annual e/w bet on Orient to win their division. That's obviously based on last season's performance, and doesn't take into account the influx of new blood. But it really just shows how little the bookies know about lower-league football, and it's always worth using any knowledge you have to spot a bet that's available with generous odds.So it's off to sunny Sarfend this afternoon - well actually not for me as I didn't get a ticket, so I'll be listening on the laptop while enjoying a cold beer in the garden, thanks to the wonders of wireless technology. I probably would have gone if it was pay-at-the-turnstile but Southend's away end apparently isn't big enough for that. Ironic that when they visit Brisbane Road I will be turfed out of my season-ticket seat to make way for more of their fans!Labels: Off we go posted by MSW 12:18 pm . . .
Labels: Off we go
