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Gareth Fullerton

Leyton Orient fans all saying the same thing about Paul Smyth

Paul Smyth can't seem to do anything wrong with Leyton Orient fans these days.

The former Linfield man scored another brilliant goal in Friday's 3-0 win over Scunthorpe at the Breyer Group Stadium.

Smyth cut in from the right before hammering an unstoppable shot past Rory Watson from an acute angle to give Orient the lead.

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The Northern Ireland international has been in blistering form recently, scoring similar sensational goals against Rochdale and Barrow.

Smyth's form prompted his manager Richie Wellens to tip the 24-year-old to become the best player in EFL League Two.

And Orient's fans agree, hailing the former Irish League ace as one of the division's top players.

Freddie tweeted: "Paul Smyth is an absolute joy to watch. We’re winning the league next year if we keep him fit."

@SmokeOs shared a heat map depicting an image of a GOAT (greatest of all time):

@SpiceAlbert joked: "Anyone else wish Paul Smyth would stop scoring outstanding goals all the time? It's getting really boring now."

Another fan said: "Paul Smyth is Messi but better."

Meanwhile, Freddie tweeted: "Paul Smyth is an absolute joy to watch. We’re winning the league next year if we keep him fit."

Jay added: "Paul Smyth is some player."

And Conor made the confident prediction: "Keep Paul Smyth fit all of next year and we’re winning the league no questions asked."

Len said: "Paul Smyth continues to make a mockery of League Two defences."

And David had a proposal for the former Blues forward: "MARRY ME PAUL SMYTH."

Leyton Orient currently sit 14th in the League Two table but have won five of their last seven games.

Smyth joined the club last summer but suffered a collapse lung in February which stalled his progress.

He returned in March and has played every game bar one for Orient since then, with the club losing just one of their last 11 fixtures.

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