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More...Fans views- v Leyton Orient

Last updated : 03 September 2007 By Gary Moss

How do you assess your sides recent form?


Considering we were one of the bookies favourites for the drop at the start of the campaign, we have made a fantastic start to the season and currently sit at the top of league 1. With three wins out of three, our wins have been 2-1at our local rivals Southend, a 1-0 victory at home to Walsall and a 2-0 victory away last weekend at Crewe.

Ling...Ringing the changes

Our manager Martin Ling has made sufficient changes to our squad over the summer with 12 players leaving and 10 new faces arriving and on the whole, the team has been improved. I am certainly happy with the new arrivals and if we can continue to get the service to our new strike pair of Wayne Gray and Adam Boyd then a thirty goal partnership is most certainly on the cards.


Who would you say is your key player?


Central midfielder Adam Chambers. He is full of energy and is a vital assets to our team. A good strong tackler with a great passing touch.


Who else should we look out for?


As mentioned, our new striker Wayne Gray has impressed me hugely. He has lightning pace and will cause any lower division defences problems. Sean Thornton, an ex Republic of Ireland U-21 international is another central midfielder who has added an extra touch of class to our team and will prove to be a good signing for us.


Although for this game against Notts County, its hard to say what sort of team Martin Ling will put out. I'm sure however that you should see a number of first team players and the aforementioned could make an appearance.


What is the first thing you think of when you think of Notts County?


I have been to Notts County twice in recent times and have found memory's of Meadow Lane. I have seen us win 2-1 there back in 2004/05 and witnessed a 1-1 draw during our promotion season in 2005/06. I do like your stadium as a whole and would like to thinks that's it's one of the better ones in league 2.


I also must admit that as an away fan visiting Nottingham, it really is a top city and a trip to the 'Olde Trip To Jerusalem' is a must with its fantastic range of real ales and great pub atmosphere. Another venue I have enjoyed visiting is Hooters which is most certainly one for the lads!

Where do you think you will finish this season?

I think we might just surprise a few people. My opinion we should be aiming for the play-offs which would be an achievement for us considering that we just avoided relegation last season.


Where do you think Notts will finish this season?

Tann...Rated by O's


I would say that your one of the favourites for promotion and if you can stay injury free then you should stand a good chance.


What sort of encounter are you expecting?


I'm looking forward to seeing our old defender Adam Tann again who will be a real asset for County. I always rated him and was disappointed when he turned down a new contract at the end of last season.


With regards to the game, well it is the first round of the johnstones cup but I would go for a 1-0 win to Orient watched by around 900 fans on the night!


Written by Dean Herbert


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