That Gateshead game was something else.
I'm in no doubt we will comfortably beat them next round if they progress past Maidstone - we're so much better than we were under Davis when we got done 0-2.
Incidentally, the Crabble was a solid non-league away ground and a cracking win.
One of the most enjoyable games for a long time. Gutting to be 3 3 after dominating Dover and carving out chance after chance, but a 94th minute lobbed winner is always one to savour. Think we've got this trophy in.the bag now.
I'm actually heading to Dover with a bit of confidence.
Great signing by us to bring Brophy back to the club, gives us some much needed pace and versatility on the left, not to mentioned our new striker, Holman, is linking up nicely with '17-goals-in-all-competitions-Bonne'.
I still expect...
Interesting to see both Tranmere predictions going with a draw when they come to the Orient.
Dover (a - Trophy): DRAW.
Dover (h - Trophy replay): WIN 5-4(pens) after extra time: DRAW
Tranmere (h) - LOSE
Fylde (a) - LOSE
Chester (s) - WIN
Torquay (h) - WIN
On paper, this is the only fixture we've had in months that's not against a top-10 team, but away at Halifax on a cold Tuesday night will surely not be easy.
That said, despite losing at home to Aldershot on Saturday, we certainly gave them a run for their money, and if we play like that again...
I have to agree. I wouldn't be surprised if we were in the bottom 4 by mid-February, but that's only due to our intimidating fixture list. Tranmere and Fylde coming up amongst the next 3 games as well.
Would expect us to be comfortable by March once we get to play a few of the bottom sides...
Whilst we've definitely improved under Justin Edinburgh, I can't see us getting anything out of Aldershot - some very impressive signings made by the Shots in the window too, McDonnell on a permanent deal is fantastic business at this level.
Still, they'll have to work to score, Orient have...
Thanks for the reply, it's ridiculous that the club should have to suffer instead of the owners - whats happened to this Coxall now?
And who's in charge of Sage?
Crazy stuff - not gonna lie, from that read it looks bleak. Best of luck, I would never make the trip up to Victoria Park, but I...
It is only through a few fairly recent posts on here that I became aware of just how dire the situation is at your club.
Firstly, not that it does any good, you have my sincere sympathies. We at Orient have gone through the worst 4 year period in our history, and very nearly went into...
It's the FA trophy mate, not really sure what you were expecting.
Also the Crabble is a solid, fairly unique ground overlooking a picturesque valley which will provide a neat distraction from the football.
Nothing wrong with being easily pleased as an Os fan - I would know no joy if I was a...
I think it's a great tie! Not been to the Crabble and it looks a proper old school ground. Another easy to get to away day by the seaside, with plenty of decent pubs and a fish and chip supper.
I don't think you'll ever stop with the unceasing negativity until we're top of the premier league at...
Pfft, pure hyperbole. It wasn't that bad. First half was a very poor showing and we were very lucky to still be in it at half time, but we weren;t that bad in the 2nd half and grew slowly into the game.
Admittedly, it was rubbish. But if you think that was the worst exhibition of football...
Feeling fairly positive we can get a point or three in our home fixture against Boreham Wood. The away tie was our worst game of the season, going down 2-0, starting our 15 game winless streak and incurring medium-term injuries to both our centre backs.
We've only conceded 1 goal in our last 4...