Leyton Orient Football Club

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

• Ground:Matchroom Stadium
• Capacity:11127

O's spring Scowcroft surprise

20 Jul 2009 - 16:25:18

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Leyton Orient boss Geraint Williams has persuaded the former Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town striker James Scowcroft to move to Brisbane Road on a one-year deal.

The 33-year-old is Williams' fifth summer signing after being released by the Eagles in May.

"We've been talking to James about a transfer here for a while and I'm really pleased to add him to our squad," the O's boss told the club's official website.

"He's a good player who scores goals and I feel he'll have a big part to play for us this season."

Meanwhile, Williams has decided not to offer trialists Matt Richards and Dominic Casciato permanent contracts with the club.