" Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Wed Aug 19, 2015 11:34 am
Dean Cox admits the squad unity at league leaders reminds him of Russell Slade's Leyton Orient team
Wednesday 19th August 2015
East London and West Essex Guardian
Dean Cox admits he does not want to miss a day’s training and insists the togetherness at Orient reminds him of Russell Slade’s squad two years ago.
The O’s came so close to winning promotion to the Championship under Slade when they were beaten in the League One play-off final in May 2014. Their small squad was built on unity and team spirit and the signs are already there that Ian Hendon is establishing something similar this season.
Cox said: “I think the year we did well with Russell in League One we had a tight knit group. Looking at it, I don’t want to get too excited because we’re only three games in, it looks the same.
“We’re looking good and keeping the back door closed. With the players we’ve got going forward we’re always going to create chances and score goals.”
Orient’s latest victory over Stevenage last night maintained their 100 per cent record and took them to the summit of League Two.
Such is the mood in the camp, Cox is relishing every minute working with the players and management and itching to get back on the training ground.
The midfielder said: “I can’t wait to go back to training. I think we’re off tomorrow [Wednesday] and I don’t really want to be off.
“I want to go in but I’ll have to take the missus out I suppose, take the dog for a walk and come back in Thursday.”
It is no secret the club was an unhappy place last season with former boss Fabio Liverani unable to get his message across, due to his lack of English, as the club suffered relegation.
Since Hendon has come in this summer, the players have all responded positively and Cox admits the team are left in no doubt about their responsibilities on the pitch.
The 28-year-old said: “He’s got us well drilled. He speaks English and that helps! But listen he’s come in and done very, very well. The lads get on with him and it’s all black and white. We know what we’re doing and our jobs and as players we’ve got to do what we’ve been doing every week. That will be the challenge now.”
The O’s fans’ favourite has been given more freedom at the head of an attacking diamond formation this season and Cox believes the role has given him a new lease of life.
He said: “I think it gives me a license to run round like a madman if anything. I feel a bit more involved. Sometimes on the wing you can feel a bit isolated if the ball’s not coming out to you but in the middle of the field you’re able to get into different positions and I’m enjoying it.
“It’s a new lease of life and a little less defending if I’m honest so I can’t complain about that.”
Wednesday 19th August 2015
East London and West Essex Guardian
Dean Cox admits he does not want to miss a day’s training and insists the togetherness at Orient reminds him of Russell Slade’s squad two years ago.
The O’s came so close to winning promotion to the Championship under Slade when they were beaten in the League One play-off final in May 2014. Their small squad was built on unity and team spirit and the signs are already there that Ian Hendon is establishing something similar this season.
Cox said: “I think the year we did well with Russell in League One we had a tight knit group. Looking at it, I don’t want to get too excited because we’re only three games in, it looks the same.
“We’re looking good and keeping the back door closed. With the players we’ve got going forward we’re always going to create chances and score goals.”
Orient’s latest victory over Stevenage last night maintained their 100 per cent record and took them to the summit of League Two.
Such is the mood in the camp, Cox is relishing every minute working with the players and management and itching to get back on the training ground.
The midfielder said: “I can’t wait to go back to training. I think we’re off tomorrow [Wednesday] and I don’t really want to be off.
“I want to go in but I’ll have to take the missus out I suppose, take the dog for a walk and come back in Thursday.”
It is no secret the club was an unhappy place last season with former boss Fabio Liverani unable to get his message across, due to his lack of English, as the club suffered relegation.
Since Hendon has come in this summer, the players have all responded positively and Cox admits the team are left in no doubt about their responsibilities on the pitch.
The 28-year-old said: “He’s got us well drilled. He speaks English and that helps! But listen he’s come in and done very, very well. The lads get on with him and it’s all black and white. We know what we’re doing and our jobs and as players we’ve got to do what we’ve been doing every week. That will be the challenge now.”
The O’s fans’ favourite has been given more freedom at the head of an attacking diamond formation this season and Cox believes the role has given him a new lease of life.
He said: “I think it gives me a license to run round like a madman if anything. I feel a bit more involved. Sometimes on the wing you can feel a bit isolated if the ball’s not coming out to you but in the middle of the field you’re able to get into different positions and I’m enjoying it.
“It’s a new lease of life and a little less defending if I’m honest so I can’t complain about that.”
Re: " Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:33 pm
Sadly this is the championship and we need quality and to be picking the best team.
Re: " Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:46 pm
Like it or not, to get out of this League, team spirit and togetherness is imperative. What Cox is saying only mirrors what the players have been saying to the local press.
We have a very good team, and what gets put on the pitch by Trollope, Slade and the medical team reflects that.
Away from home at a place like Blackburn, you set up not to lose so I think the team he played was almost right.
We have a very good team, and what gets put on the pitch by Trollope, Slade and the medical team reflects that.
Away from home at a place like Blackburn, you set up not to lose so I think the team he played was almost right.
Re: " Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Wed Aug 19, 2015 2:06 pm
Mr Ducie wrote:Like it or not, to get out of this League, team spirit and togetherness is imperative. What Cox is saying only mirrors what the players have been saying to the local press.
We have a very good team, and what gets put on the pitch by Trollope, Slade and the medical team reflects that.
Away from home at a place like Blackburn, you set up not to lose so I think the team he played was almost right.
Agree.
Re: " Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Wed Aug 19, 2015 2:38 pm
What team was very hard to beat and had good team spirit ? But played very negative football! And got promoted to premier? (us) Another played open attractive football last season got promoted! Just shows cannot say one type of system will get you promoted? Depends on many factors that comes together in that particular season 
Re: " Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:49 pm
pembroke allan wrote:What team was very hard to beat and had good team spirit ? But played very negative football! And got promoted to premier? (us) Another played open attractive football last season got promoted! Just shows cannot say one type of system will get you promoted? Depends on many factors that comes together in that particular season
Spot On
Re: " Russell Slades Leyton Orient team "
Thu Aug 20, 2015 2:25 pm
No matter what people's opinions are for Russell Slade, we have to get behind him and the team.