 Purches scored 12 goals in seven seasons with Bournemouth |
Leyton Orient have signed utility man Stephen Purches on a free transfer from League One rivals Bournemouth. Purches, 27, who can play in either full-back position or in midfield, rejected the offer of a new deal after spending seven years with the Cherries.
Born in Gants Hill, Essex, the ex-West Ham trainee has now returned to his roots to sign a two-year deal - with an option for a third - with Orient.
Purches scored 12 goals in 278 first-team appearances for Bournemouth.
He will be best remembered by the Cherries for scoring the crucial third goal in their 5-2 play-off final success against Lincoln City in May 2003.
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