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Loan Watch: Michy Marches On
Written by Newcastle Utd
Michael Richardson's Leyton Orient are through to the third round of the Carling Cup after a stoppage time winner
By Dan King - Newcastle United Club Reporter
Leyton Orient progressed to the third round of the Carling Cup, but did so without their first round hero Michael Richardson.
The United man, on an initial one-month loan at the Matchroom Stadium, scored Orient's goal in a 1-1 draw against Southend earlier in the month, as his side progressed on penalties.
But he was an unused substitute on Tuesday night as Russell Slade's team knocked out Bristol Rovers thanks to a stoppage time winner.
Stephen Dawson scored at the death after The O's had thrown away a two-goal lead given to them by David Mooney and a Ben Chorley penalty.
Chris Zebroski and Eliot Richards, in the 91st minute, had pulled Rovers level before captain Dawson's dramatic goal right at the death.
Orient's cup form is a far cry from their league displays this term - they have lost all five of their League One games so far.
They will now face Blackburn in round three.
Meanwhile Carlisle exited the competition, without the services of James Tavernier. Newcastle refused permission for the defender to play in the Cumbrians' tie at Aldershot, which they lost 2-0, to prevent him from becoming cup-tied.