Orient to Move to Harlow?

Last updated : 08 January 2009 By Martin Scott
In an article in this week's "Ilford Recorder," journalist Trevor Davies speculates on a move to a new ground in Harlow after over 70 years in E10. With declining crowds and proven difficulties in attracting localised support he opines that as a lot of support comes from the Essex area (he names Ilford, Brentwood and Epping as "strongholds" of support), the move may provide a lifeline and new marketing opportunities for the club.

Whilst this not as drastic as the Wimbledon move to Milton Keynes, and with the move to the Olympic Stadium looking a dead duck, it would certainly prove controversial and arouse much opposition. At the end of the day though the economic situation may prevail over tradition!