Orient Sack Manager Williams

[Crozzer]

Orient boss Geraint Williams has lost his job as chairman Barry Hearn acted swiftly after a home defeat to fellow League One strugglers Hartlepool.

The 48-year-old Welshman exit's came after a 3-1 home loss left the O's just a point above the relegation zone.

"The performance against Hartlepool was abysmal," Hearn told the Leyton Orient website. "Ultimately the responsibility lies with the manager.

"The decision has been taken to give us the best chance to stay in League One."

Orient have won just once in their last 11 games.

"Geraint is as honest and professional a manager as you will find in football and it's unfortunate things have not worked out, but I thank him for his efforts and I wish him every success in the future," added Hearn.

[Bogus Dave]

Poor Geraint

[Crozzer]

Poor Geraint

He's now got a Hearn-ia.

[Spencer_White]

Theyve had some half decent results at home.

But losing to Hartlepool is a shocker. I would have put money on Orient winning that game.

[Samdy Gray]

I would have put money on Orient winning that game.

I did

[Spencer_White]

We thought it was a good bet. Orient 6/4 at high st bookies.

[herthab]

Theyve had some half decent results at home.

But losing to Hartlepool is a shocker. I would have put money on Orient winning that game.

Fancy losing to Hartlepool at home........