Leyton Orient Football Club News

• Nickname:The Os
• Founded:1881
• Manager:Russell Slade

• Ground:Matchroom Stadium
• Capacity:11,127

Hooper makes O's switch

16 Mar 2007 - 09:33:49

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Leyton Orient have snapped up Southend United forward Gary Hooper on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old had only joined the Shrimpers at the start of the season from Conference outfit Grays Athletic, but has found first-team opportunities limited at Roots Hall.

Blues boss Steve Tilson told the club's official website: "Gary's a good young player, but he needs games to gain experience so a move to Orient is good for him and us.

"We'll see how he gets on, his contract is up in the summer and we will have to make a decision about his future."

Hooper has made just four starts for Southend, with a further 20 outings coming from the substitutes bench, netting four goals for the Championship strugglers.