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Embleton euphoric at smash and grab raid

By Steve Coombs

ROSS Embleton hailed the spirit of his Leyton Orient side after their dramatic victory over Port Vale.
James Brophy’s winner five minutes from time secured Orient’s third consecutive league win.
The O’s were on the back foot for most of the second half, and manager Embleton admitted his side were fortunate to come away with the points.
“We’re delighted with the win. It was a bit of a smash and grab, but to come away with three goals you are expected to get the three points,” he said.
“It was about us hanging on and coming away ...

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