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Joseph extends Orient stay

LEYTON ORIENT have signed experienced defender Matthew Joseph to a new deal that will keep him at Brisbane Road for next season.

The 30-year-old was offered a new deal by The O's ten days ago and he has now put pen-to-paper to extend his career with the East London outfit for a sixth season.

The former Cambridge United man joined Orient in a £10,000 move in January 1998 and has become the club's longest-serving player.

Manager Paul Brush is delighted to have secured the services of the Barbados international.

"In my opinion he's been our best and most consistent player over the last three months," Brush told the club's official website.

"I'm very pleased he'll be with us again next season - his pace and versatility are big assets to us and he has proven his ability as a defender.

"He's an experienced player as well, and we don't have too many of those, so that will be a big asset to our young squad."

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