Gabriel Zakuani, former DR Congo captain, opted out of co-commentating their World Cup match vs. England due to emotional attachment. He played a key role in assembling the squad from the diaspora and believes they can exploit England's defensive weaknesses.
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.
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. The O's drew 2-2 against Burton Albion to avoid relegation, but Wellens called his squad 'really, really weak' and said they had been 'serving up rubbish' all season. He criticized players for playing for a draw while relegation rivals Exeter were losing, and for celebrating on the pitch after confirmation of survival. Wellens promised wholesale changes in the summer, with players on contracts struggling to earn new deals, while admitting he could not guarantee leading scorer Dom Ballard would not be sold.
