Orient boss Richie Wellens backs Jamie Donley to shine on biggest stage Richie Wellens has tipped Leyton Orient midfielder Jamie Donley for the top after he etched his name into FA Cup folklore with a moment of magic against Manchester City on Saturday.
After Tottenham declined the chance to recall Donley in January, the academy graduate will remain at Orient for the second half of the season, but Wellens knows the left-footed playmaker may soon grace the Premier League regularly.
Tottenham loanee Donley sent Brisbane Road into pandemonium after 16 minutes of their fourth-round tie when his 40-yard lob struck the crossbar and bounced in off City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.
He’s got good character for a young kid and he’ll only go on and develop potentially into a top-level Premier League goalkeeper if he keeps his feet on the ground.
“He’s got good character for a young kid and he’ll only go on and develop potentially into a top-level Premier League goalkeeper if he keeps his feet on the ground.”.
