McAnuff Named Interim Boss of Leyton Orient

McAnuff Named Interim Boss of Leyton Orient

By PA Sport

Orient parted company with head coach Ross Embleton after Saturday’s defeat to Tranmere; The O’s are in 14th place, eight points adrift of the play-off places; Chairman Nigel Travis said: “Jobi is a natural leader and someone we feel has got what it takes to make a top-class manager”

Sunday 28 February 2021 17:02, UK

Jobi McAnuff - Leyton Orient - Getty
Jobi McAnuff has made 166 appearances over two spells at Leyton Orient
  • Leyton Orient have appointed Jobi McAnuff as interim manager and set him the target of making the Sky Bet League Two play-offs.

Orient parted company with head coach Ross Embleton following Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat to Tranmere, which left them in 14th place and eight points adrift of the play-off places.

The O’s have turned to the 39-year-old McAnuff, who has made 166 appearances in two spells at Orient and captained the club to the National League title in the 2018-19 season.

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