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Scott Oakes is finished. For: He's been injured for most of his career; he's out until at least next season.  Against: He could return next season. *****

Hearn will merge Orient and Barnet and rename the club 'London United'.

For: From a very good source at the Club.   O's have offered Barnet a groundshare if they get promoted.  Barnet's ground is on a prime housing location.  Hearn likes to push O's as a London club.  Against: Would Hearn risk antagonising everyone again?

*****

Supporters' Club will be relocated to new West Stand

For: John Goldsmith says club have promised a new  location "for a while".  Against: They said the same about the South Stand; supporters are always last on the list because they give the club money whatever happens.

*****

Has Basil Brush's barber, or Basil Brush's barber's brother's baker, or anyone else, told you some juicy gossip?  Let us know and we'll rank it in the rumour pile.