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O’Neill arrived at the Gaughan Group Stadium near the end of the January transfer window from Fulham, a Premier League team.
It was shocking when the Cottagers let him go last month because he was well-liked in the academy.
After performing so well for the younger teams, a lot of Fulham supporters were frustrated that he was not given an opportunity in the senior squad.
Orient appears to have gained an advantage over the West London club, as the 21-year-old has made an impression across the capital.
O’Neill’s initial thoughts at Leyton Orient
For a few O’s supporters, O’Neill’s first game as manager would have been the club’s September 2-2 EFL Trophy draw with Fulham.
The Orient leadership took notice of the Republic of Ireland under-21 international’s outstanding goal and entire performance.
Richie Wellens previously told the O’s website, “We were really impressed with him in our EFL Trophy match against Fulham earlier this season.”
O’Neill looked menacing on the left wing from the moment he entered the game as a substitute in the 1-1 away draw against Reading.
Before playing the entire ninety minutes against Barnsley, he had two more appearances as a substitute in wins against Carlisle and Port Vale.
| Ollie O’Neill’s Leyton Orient career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fixture | Result | Minutes Played |
| Reading (A) | 1-1 | 21 |
| Carlisle (H) | 3-2 | 14 |
| Port Vale (A) | 0-1 | 18 |
| Barnsley (A) | 2-1 | 90 |
| Northampton (H) | 4-3 | 90 |
| Burton (H) | 1-2 | 81 |
