GREEN SHOOTS ON BOTH SIDES

LEYTON Orient and Cambridge produced a thoroughly entertaining game of football to suggest both clubs can look ahead to 2017 with optimism.

The U’s would have been kicking themselves for not taking all three points in east London, but Shaun Derry has put together a team capable of earning a spot in the playoff positions this season.

Meanwhile Andy Edwards has installed a fighting spirit and battling mentality at Orient, which has been lacking for a long time.

Edwards has got the O’s fans believing in the team again and is slowly making Brisbane Road a tough place to visit.