relegation escape

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens accuses players of wasting his managerial career after relegation escape

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens launched a furious attack on his players after the club secured League One survival on the final day, accusing them of wasting a year of his managerial career and 10 months of their own careers. The O's escaped relegation after a 2-2 draw against Burton Albion while rivals Exeter lost to Bradford. Wellens criticized his squad as "really, really weak" and announced wholesale changes this summer, with players on contracts struggling to get new deals.