Kids watch for free

CHILDREN are being offered the chance to watch Leyton Orient’s next three home games for free as the club look to boost their support base, writes Ravender Sembhy


Matches against Scunthorpe, Northampton Town and Doncaster Rovers will be free for under-16s, provided they are accompanied by an adult and ticket orders are placed in advance.

Barry Hearn, Leyton Orient chairman, said: “We're always looking at new ways to encourage more supporters, particularly children as they represent the future of Leyton Orient. We are the third worst supported club in the division and only a very small percentage of the local community come to our games, but, hopefully, this initiative will encourage plenty of new people through the gates.

“The team have been playing some good football lately and have been climbing the table, so bigger crowds behind them should lift them."

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