Barry Hearn quits as Leyton Orient's honorary life president

Barry Hearn has quit as Leyton Orient's honorary life president as a protest.

Barry Hearn has quit as Leyton Orient's honorary life president in protest at the club's failure to meet last month's payroll.

Hearn's announcement follows calls by the Sky Bet League Two club's players and staff for the game's authorities to intervene "without delay" as chairman Francesco Becchetti and his directors appear to be in hiding.