By James Restall Watch out West Ham, there is a new footballing power on the march in east London. That is the message Barry Hearn believes his sale of Leyton Orient to Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti has sent to the Barclays Premier League side. Becchetti, the head of renewable energy and waste management firm the Becchetti Energy Group, acquired the club earlier this week and Hearn, who has been made Orient’s honorary president, believes that the takeover will allow Orient to compete with their Premier League neighbours. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Hearn say Becchetti will change the club forever
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Francesco Becchetti unveiled as new Leyton Orient owner
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Italian bought the club from long-serving Barry Hearn last week
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Hearn 'excited' at what Becchetti has planned for Orient
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Becchetti targeting promotion to the Championship next season
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