Given that Wellens is becoming more and more well-known in the game and that a few Championship positions are opening up this week, there might be some nervous and concerned faces in the Orient boardroom at the moment.
Despite his coaching experience, Wellens is still only 45 years old, making him a relative underdog. Cardiff City, for example, may now consider him after firing Omer Riza, though the Bluebirds themselves may be in League One next season with Orient if they are relegated and the O’s are not promoted.
Another team looking for a new manager is Norwich City, but considering the project underway at Carrow Road, it would be better suited for a fresh coach or a young, foreign manager who is more accustomed to managing the head coach/sporting director dynamic.
