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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Revealed: The secrets of Leyton Orient's success ahead of Wembley showdown with Charlton - and the mantra drilled into them by manager Richie Wellens
Ethan Galbraith placed the ball on the spot. The former Manchester United man took a deep breath and puffed out his cheeks. The hearts of everyone inside Edgeley Park skipped a beat.
The Guardian
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Leyton Orient stun Stockport in shootout to reach League One playoff final
Leyton Orient held their nerve in a penalty shootout to reach the League One playoff final after a gripping semi-final battle with Stockport. Jack Diamond and Ryan Rydel missed from 12 yards as Orient prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing tie had ended 3-3 on aggregate following a breathless 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park. Ollie O'Neill had fired Orient ahead after just three minutes but Stockport claimed a deserved equaliser with a superb flick from Isaac Olaofe 16 minutes from time. Olaofe spurned a gilt-edged chance in the closing minutes of normal time and the Stockport suffered further anguish as Odin Bailey hit the post late in the second extra period. They paid the price for those misses as Josh Keeley saved from Diamond and Rydel struck the post in the shootout. After the controversy over the first of Charlie Kelman's two goals in the first leg, it will be a further bitter pill for County, who dominated large spells of the game. Yet while their dream of a fourth promotion in seven seasons is over, Orient are now within a game of a returning to the second tier for the first time since 1982. The drama began early on as Orient caught the home defence napping to grab the lead. Ethan Galbraith lobbed a free-kick into the area and Irish winger O'Neill held off Owen Moxon to lash past Corey Addai from a tight angle. Orient fans knocked over an advertising hoarding in the celebrations but the County supporters were hardly silenced as they attempted to roar their side back into the contest. Stockport responded well with Ibou Touray shooting at Keeley and Olaofe heading across goal. Captain Fraser Horsfall went closer as he headed against the post and put another chance wide after Olaofe nodded over. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Kelman went close to doubling Orient's lead just before the interval with a header that bounced down off the underside of the crossbar. He also had the first opening of the second half as he raced on to a through-ball but saw his attempted lob palmed over by Addai. Driven forward by the energetic Ollie Norwood, Stockport battled on and were rewarded for their persistence when Olaofe flicked them level. Keeley looked to have Diamond's initial strike covered but the keeper was wrong-footed by Olaofe's clever backheel. Olaofe should have settled the contest in stoppage time but failed to hit the target after charging into the area. Stockport had the better of the chances in extra time but Horsfall's glancing header was pushed away. Keeley then produced a stunning save to keep out a low shot from Horsfall and Bailey thought he had snatched victory in the dying moments only for his effort to strike the post. Orient punished the hosts with four perfect penalties and will face Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
EFL club in major stadium update amid ambitious plans to nearly DOUBLE capacity
EFL club Stockport County have announced plans to expand their stadium. The plans were first made public in 2022 and the club have since undergone a consultation period with the local community. 5 5 5 5 5 Now the League One side have unveiled projected images of what the upgraded Edgeley Park could look like. Stockport want to increase the capacity of the ground from 10,852 to around 18,000. The revamp will see an initial 600 seats added to the North Stand, with the terraced Railway End behind the goal to be increased from a capacity of 1366 to around 4500. Work on the two stands could begin this year, while the South Stand could be developed later to sit 5,500 fans. New hospitality, food and beverage facilities will also be built as part of the expansion. Once that work is completed, the western side of the North Stand could be expanded to fit in an additional 600 seats. Plans for the new Edgeley Park aim to improve accessibility for disabled supporters and make the stadium more environmentally friendly. Stockport plan to produce a true 'community stadium' with "access to a wide range of spaces for the local community". Non-Executive Chairman at Stockport County Ken Knott, said: "We are delighted to be bringing forward plans for the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park to create a true community stadium. "We know just how much the ground means to the fans and local community; it has been at the beating heart of Stockport for over 120 years. 'You f***ing clown' - Mick McCarthy reveals team-mate lost it with him after awkward communication blunder "Ultimately, we want to ensure that the stadium matches our level of ambition so it can continue to provide a first-rate home for the Club and the local community for many years to come. "Following our first round of consultation in 2022, we took our time to review and reflect upon the feedback we received, and we have developed our plans accordingly. "We want to ensure our plans for Edgeley Park provide our fans with the best possible matchday experience, whilst also remaining sensitive to our neighbours and providing the people of Stockport with a range of high-quality new community spaces. "This is a very exciting time for the club as we continue to go from strength to strength, both on and off the field. "We have outlined our ambition to reach the Championship, and we have already taken great strides towards reaching this goal over the past two seasons. "Ultimately, we believe that the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park is crucial in order to support the continued growth of the club and provide a platform for further success."
