Episode 1: The Iron Pact of Inviolability

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The Circus Upstairs

Matt Simpson

15 episodes

1 week ago

The story of how Italian billionaire Francesco Becchetti bought Leyton Orient and almost put the club out of existence. Over three seasons we saw two relegations; an ill-fated reality TV show; the whole squad imprisoned in a hotel for a week following at defeat at Hartlepool; unpaid players, staff and taxes; regular interference in team selection; and Becchetti himself fined and banned for attacking the assistant manager on the pitch. Join Orient fans Matt Simpson and James Masters as they talk to the people on the inside and try to make sense of the madness.

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Episode 1: The Iron Pact of Inviolability

The Circus Upstairs

40 minutes 2 seconds

2 years ago

Episode 1: The Iron Pact of Inviolability

In this episode Matt and James look at the early days of Francesco Becchetti’s takeover and talk to outgoing CEO Matt Porter, club captain Nathan Clarke, commercial manager Tom Jeffes and the voice of Leyton Orient, Dave Victor, about how initial optimism quickly turned to alarm. Includes digressions on an ill-fated attempt to sign a Premier League international; racking up a bill at The Dorchester hotel; the public ultimatum given to manager Russell Slade; Becchetti’s uncompromising approach to childcare; and the mystery that was sporting director Mauro Milanese’s hair.