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Wellens slams Leyton Orient as “embarrassing”, threatens wages.

5/3/2026

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Manager Richie Wellens called his Leyton Orient players “embarrassing” and “really, really weak” in a public rant.
Wellens said none of the squad watched the Manchester City Cup semi-final on the club’s TV screen.
He warned that out-of-contract players will receive no wages and that contract players will struggle to renew.
Wellens added that half of the squad ignored an analytical video he provided.

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Manager Richie Wellens called his Leyton Orient players “embarrassing” and “really, really weak” in a public rant.
Wellens said none of the squad watched the Manchester City Cup semi-final on the club’s TV screen.
He warned that out-of-contract players will receive no wages and that contract players will struggle to renew.
Wellens added that half of the squad ignored an analytical video he provided.