Williams left Colchester in September with them 23rd in League One

League One strugglers Leyton Orient have appointed Geraint Williams as manager until the end of the season.

The 47-year-old replaces Martin Ling, who left the O's by mutual consent on 18 January after more than five years in charge at Brisbane Road.

Williams guided Colchester to their highest-ever league position - 10th in the Championship in 2006/07 - but left his role as manager in September 2008.

The Welshman will be assisted by Kevin Nugent, who was caretaker boss.

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Meanwhile, the O's have announced that takeover talks have fallen through.

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