Leyton Orient secured a place in the League One play-off final after a tense 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Stockport County, following a 1-1 draw on the night and 3-3 on aggregate. Boss Richie Wellens praised his team's spirit, referring to them as a "special group" not just for their skills but also for their character. He expressed disappointment with the team's performance but highlighted the need for resilience in crucial matches. Wellens hopes promotion could help retain talented loan players as they prepare for a final against Charlton Athletic or Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley.
"I think they're a special group. Not just of footballers, and they've got the talent and some of them will grow, but I think they're special people."
"We gave too many chances away... So I'm disappointed in our overall play, but when you get to stages like this... you need to show character."
"When you play in these games you want to play well and you want it to all go rosy, but it's not necessarily the case all the time."
"If the club can gain promotion it will allow them to keep hold of some of their more in-demand players."
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