9:58pm Thursday 9th July 2009
ORIENT have signed Jimmy Smith on a two year contract.
Boss Geraint Williams' fourth signing of the off-season was announced late this afternoon (Thursday).
The free transfer is a coup for Williams because Smith still had a year to go on his Chelsea deal.
Midfielder Smith, who is 22, spent the second half of last season at Brisbane Road on loan from Premier League Chelsea.
He impressed during that spell and now is set to be a major part of Williams' team during the season ahead.
More to follow.
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