Richard Paul Wellens (born 26 March 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently head coach of EFL League One club Leyton Orient.

6 days ago · Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens celebrates with the league two winners trophy after the Sky Bet League Two match at Brisbane Road, London. Picture date: Saturday April 29, 2023. PA Photo.

5 days ago · Richie Wellens reacts to Orient's 2-0 victory over Reading in the Sky Bet League One. The Gaffer talks through the determination in the team's performance and the confidence throughout the squad.

5 days ago · Reading boss Noel Hunt labelled Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens 'one of the best I've worked with' ahead of tomorrow's meeting. Wellens, who made over 600 EFL appearances as a midfielder ...

May 1, 2024 · Leyton Orient are delighted to announce that Head Coach Richie Wellens has signed a new three-year contract with the club. Wellens – who first joined the O’s in March 2022 – guided the club to the Sky Bet League Two title in 2023 before, this season, overseeing a top-half finish in League One.

Sep 12, 2024 · League One is "absolutely bonkers" with up to 16 teams vying for the top six places, says Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens. The O's are bottom of the early table with no points from their...

May 2, 2024 · Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens has targeted promotion to the Championship in the next two to three seasons after signing a new three-year deal with the club. The O's finished the current...

Following his retirement from playing after a career spanning almost 700 appearances, Wellens became a first team coach at Oldham, and less than three months later, was placed in caretaker charge of the team. After impressing in his temporary role, Wellens was given a two year contract in October 2017.

Nov 29, 2022 · Head coach Richie Wellens has signed a new contract with League Two leaders Leyton Orient until the end of the 2024-25 campaign. The 42-year-old former Doncaster boss arrived on a...

Mar 9, 2022 · Leyton Orient have appointed Richie Wellens as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 41-year-old won the EFL Trophy while manager of Salford City and was most recently in...