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BBC News
4 hours ago
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- BBC News
Orient name ex-Millwall scout as head of recruitment
Millwall's former top scout Dan McLoone has been named Leyton Orient's head of spent 14 years at The Den, having previously worked for the Millwall Community became the Lions' academy video analyst in 2012 and was in post when Millwall beat Bradford City in the League One play-off final in 2017, before stepping up as head of technical scouting in have seen another season of upheaval with several loan stars from last season's side that reached the third-tier play-off final, which ended in defeat by Charlton Athletic, returning to their parent clubs. "Dan comes to us with an excellent track record and is extremely well thought of in the industry," the O's director of football Martin Ling told the club's website, external. "As a club, we want to continue building both on and off the field, and Dan will definitely enhance our presence in the transfer window."He has learned his trade at Millwall and Steve Gallen [Millwall's director of football] can't speak highly enough of him. We're excited to see what we can achieve together in what I think is a really exciting time for the club."Orient begin their League One campaign at Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Transfer News: Luton Town Sign Tottenham Hotspur's Young Star Goalkeeper
Last Updated: Luton Town has signed Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Keeley after the 22-year-old impressed on loan at Leyton Orient last season. League One team Luton Town has announced the signing of highly regarded Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Keeley. The 22-year-old has signed a permanent contract following an impressive season on loan at Leyton Orient in League One last term. The Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper joined Spurs' Academy from St Patrick's Athletic in July 2022 and immediately joined the first team's pre-season tour of South Korea. He did the same in the summer of 2023 as Spurs travelled to Australia, Thailand, and Singapore. Keeley was a regular for the Under-21s in his first two seasons before joining National League side Barnet on loan in January 2024. In his first interview with Luton Town, Josh revealed that a former Town goalkeeper helped persuade him to join the Hatters. He said, 'Dean Brill was my goalkeeper coach at Spurs, and he told me how big and how great the club was. To be honest, those words helped turn my head completely, so I'm absolutely delighted and grateful that I'm here." He continued, 'I moved to Spurs when I was 19, but there comes a time in your career that it's time to move on – and that time is now, so it's time to kick on and I can't wait to get started." Who Is Josh Keeley? Last season was quite remarkable for Josh. He joined Leyton Orient on loan in August 2024 and played 36 times for the O's, keeping 16 clean sheets, including a run of 660 minutes without conceding a goal in December. He made national headlines by scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup second round against Oldham and produced more heroics in a penalty shoot-out win against Derby in the third round to set up a fourth-round tie against Manchester City. Orient went on to make the League One play-off final where Josh started in a 1-0 loss against Charlton at Wembley. His performances were recognised with three accolades at Orient's end-of-season awards, including Goal of the Season, an exceptional achievement. Capped at Under-17, Under-19, and Under-21 levels, Josh earned his first senior call-up for the Republic of Ireland for this summer's friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. (With inputs from IANS) view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 17:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
3 days ago
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- Hans India
Luton Town sign Tottenham goalkeeper Josh Keeley
New Delhi: League One side Luton Town have announced the acquisition of highly rated Tottenham Hotspur keeper Josh Keeley. The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a permanent contract after an excellent season on loan at Leyton Orient in League One last term. The Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper joined Spurs' Academy from St Patrick's Athletic in July, 2022 and immediately joined the first team's pre-season tour of South Korea. He did the same in the summer of 2023 as Spurs travelled to Australia, Thailand and Singapore. He was a regular for the Under-21s in his first two seasons before joining National League side Barnet on loan in January, 2024. In his first interview with Luton Town, Josh revealed that a former Town goalkeeper helped persuade him to join the Hatters. 'Dean Brill was my goalkeeper coach at Spurs, and he told me how big and how great the club was. To be honest, those words helped turn my head completely, so I'm absolutely delighted and grateful that I'm here. 'I moved to Spurs when I was 19, but there comes a time in your career that it's time to move on – and that time is now, so it's time to kick on and I can't wait to get started,' said Keeley to LTFC+. Last season proved quite the campaign for Josh. He joined Leyton Orient on loan in August, 2024 and went on to play 36 times for the O's, keeping 16 clean sheets, including a run of 660 minutes without conceding a goal in December. He made national headlines by scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup second round against Oldham and produced more heroics in a penalty shoot-out win against Derby in the third round to set up a fourth round tie against Manchester City. Orient went on to make the League One play-off final where Josh started in a 1-0 loss against Charlton at Wembley. His performances were recognised with three accolades at Orient's end of season awards - including Goal of the Season, an exceptional feather in his cap. Capped at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 levels, Josh earned his first senior call-up for the Republic of Ireland for this summer's friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Leyton Orient re-sign free agent forward Koroma
Josh Koroma scored 20 goals in 97 appearances in his first Leyton Orient spell between 2016 and 2019 [Getty Images] Versatile forward Josh Koroma has rejoined Leyton Orient, six years after leaving the club for Huddersfield Town. The 26 year-old returns to Orient on a free transfer, having been released by the Terriers this summer, and has signed a three-year deal. Advertisement Koroma, Orient's sixth summer signing, told the club's website: "This club has always been so special to me because it is where my journey in professional football started; it means a lot to be back. "I'm hungry to put that Leyton Orient shirt back on and am even hungrier to succeed again here." Koroma came through Orient's academy, made his first-team debut aged 17 and helped the east Londoners win the National League in 2019. His displays that season, which included 11 goals in 39 league appearances, also earned him a move to then-Championship side Huddersfield. Koroma scored 35 goals in 168 appearances for Huddersfield in a six-year stay, that also included loan spells at Rotherham United and Portsmouth. Advertisement Orient head coach Richie Wellens said: "I am so pleased to get someone of Josh's quality through the door. "He needs no introduction to our fans and returns to us as a man and someone that now has great experience at this level and the level above. "He should be coming into the prime years of his career and if we can get the best out of him then he can be a special player for us."
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Leyton Orient re-sign free agent forward Koroma
Versatile forward Josh Koroma has rejoined Leyton Orient, six years after leaving the club for Huddersfield 26 year-old returns to Orient on a free transfer, having been released by the Terriers this summer, and has signed a three-year Orient's sixth summer signing, told the club's website:, external "This club has always been so special to me because it is where my journey in professional football started; it means a lot to be back."I'm hungry to put that Leyton Orient shirt back on and am even hungrier to succeed again here." Koroma came through Orient's academy, made his first-team debut aged 17 and helped the east Londoners win the National League in displays that season, which included 11 goals in 39 league appearances, also earned him a move to then-Championship side scored 35 goals in 168 appearances for Huddersfield in a six-year stay, that also included loan spells at Rotherham United and head coach Richie Wellens said: "I am so pleased to get someone of Josh's quality through the door."He needs no introduction to our fans and returns to us as a man and someone that now has great experience at this level and the level above."He should be coming into the prime years of his career and if we can get the best out of him then he can be a special player for us."
