Leyton Orient star Adam Thompson breaks ankle, refuses stretcher and gets bus back from Grimsby eating fish and chips
LEYTON ORIENT star Adam Thompson was hailed by fans after brushing off a broken ankle to enjoy fish and chips on the team bus.
The defender was forced off in the opening minutes of the O’s 1-0 win over Grimsby on Tuesday after a horror clash of heads.
During the collision, the 28-year-old cut his head wide open and suffered a broken ankle but shunned a stretcher to hobble off.
His replacement Dan Happe ultimately settled the contest at Blundell Park as the O’s picked up three points for the first time since January.
And Thompson made sure he was celebrating with the rest of his teammates as he was pictured on the team bus later.
The January arrival shared a picture of his ankle strapped up while tucking into fish and chips.
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He tweeted: “Thanks for all the messages, really appreciate them. Will work hard and be out there as quick as I possibly can BUT absolutely buzzing for the lads and gaffer on the win tonight !!
“Let’s keep this going ! Celebratory fish and chips on the way home for the 3 points !”
One fan replied: “Come back stronger mate!”
Another added: “Keep eating that omega 3 and you’ll be back in no time.”
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Orient’s 1-0 win against rock-bottom Grimsby moved the club up to 13th in the table in interim manager Jobi McAnuff’s first game in charge.
He said: “It feels very good. It’s been a busy few days, in terms of getting the news that I was going to be manager and then getting ready for the game.
“There’s been a lot going on, but the boys have been absolutely first class, as the staff have as well helping out behind the scenes.”