What was the original name of the club when it was founded in 1881?
Glyn Cricket Club
Orient Football Club
Clapton Orient
Leyton Football Club
Answer
When Leyton Orient F.C. was founded in 1881, it was originally named Glyn Cricket Club. The club later began playing football as Orient in 1888 and adopted the name Clapton Orient before finally becoming Leyton Orient after World War II.
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