Leyton Orient, after years of rebuilding from relegation, is now at a crossroads, with chairman Nigel Travis seeking investment and exploring a new stadium. The team enjoys higher attendance at Brisbane Road, yet face challenges in League One due to increased competition. The club is inspired by the success stories of Brentford and Brighton, signaling ambitions beyond being the 'little Leyton Orient'. With three potential stadium sites identified and a positive outlook, they strive to enhance their operations and local engagement, reflecting a notable shift in dynamics for the club and its fans.
I think it's the only time I've ever seen us play them. The Leyton Orient chairman's account of watching his club face Manchester City is rare among fans of the League One team.
After seven and a half years of steady upward progress since Travis's consortium took over a club in ruins, the chairman has been soliciting fresh investment.
The biggest issue is the stadium's not big enough. Brisbane Road holds 9,271 and with gates averaging 7,628 this term, the case for a move is strong.
Mark Devlin thinks we were in a better position when he came on board than Brentford were when they were in League One so it's possible.
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