Man goes football crazy after renting flat next to Leyton Orient’s stadium
WHEN Ikram Patel rented his two-bedroom flat in East London, he was mainly attracted by its location in an upcoming area that would suit his young family.12
“They really look forward to the games and will sit out on the balcony in their little chairs, while we stand most of the time.“My friends follow football and, being from the area, they tend to come round to watch the match because it’s like having our own private box.
“I have to admit that I find myself checking the scores online all the time now when I’m not at home.”Some residents complain about the noise - especially from away fans - on match dayslast week when lifelong O’s fan Derek Reynolds, 74, collapsed and died while watching the match against Lincoln City.
Despite its crime-blighted past and the fact it still holds significant pockets of deprivation, locals are bracing themselves for young professionals flocking here in the near future. Ali Barker is another resident who has had to get used to facing thousands of screaming football fans - despite not giving a hoot about the game.
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