Kevin Nolan named Leyton Orient player-manager: Former West Ham captain takes over at Brisbane Road

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Tom Sheen
Thursday 21 January 2016 06:48 EST
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West Ham captain Kevin Nolan (Getty Images)

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Leyton Orient have made the shock appointment of Kevin Nolan as the club's new player-manager.

The 33-year-old had been without a club since West Ham terminated his contract by mutual consent over the summer after four years at Upton Park.

The former Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United midfielder, who scored 69 Premier League goals and 111 total in his career so far, will take immediate charge of first-team duties.

He will take training on Friday morning and be in the dugout when Orient travel to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.

"Kevin brings with him invaluable expertise and know how, with 17 years’ experience in high level football," said a statement on the club website.

"A number of strong candidates were interviewed by the Chairman, but Kevin’s hunger, desire and passion to succeed at Leyton Orient, coupled with his experience, were key in the decision process and the Club believe they have the man to take Leyton Orient forward and improve the Club's position."

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