Ling ignores critics by talking up play-off bid

Martin Ling believes that critics have written off Leyton Orient's promotion prospects too soon.

The Orient manager and his players have come under fire after a disappointing run of results, but Saturday's convincing 3-1 home victory over highflying Swansea has revived play-off hopes.

"It was big test for us on the back of last week's defeat at Shrewsbury," said Ling. "A few people have

off, but we showed it's too early for that - reaching the play-offs is still in our hands."

Orient accelerated into a three-goal lead through Andy Scott, Daryl McMahon and Matt Lockwood before the visitors responded with a late consolation.