EFL boss accuses 'embarrassing' players of 'wasting a year of his career' in brutal interview

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Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens delivered a brutal verdict on his players following their narrow escape from League One relegation, branding the campaign "embarrassing" and labelling his squad "really, really weak."The O's secured their third-tier status with a 2-2 draw against Burton Albion, finishing three points above the drop zone after Exeter City fell 2-1 to Bradford on the final day."We have a weak group, really, really weak," Wellens told reporters after the match.Orient's dramatic decline saw them finish just one place above relegation after reaching the play-offs last season.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Their record of 14 wins, 10 draws and 22 defeats painted a grim picture of a troubled campaign.Wellens took particular aim at his side's conduct during the closing stages, criticising their decision to pass the ball around at the back rather than push for victory once news filtered through that Exeter were losing."The manner we did it, not for me, the last 15 minutes...

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