An agreed move to Plymouth Argyle, where he would have linked up with his former Dundee United manager, Paul Sturrock, in August 2001, fell through and Partridge eventually joined English Division Three side Leyton Orient in January 2002 on a three-month loan, having made 75 league and cup appearances for Dundee United in three seasons.
A move to Plymouth Argyle, where he would have worked with his former Dundee United manager, Paul Sturrock, fell through in August 2001. Partridge then joined Leyton Orient on a three-month loan in January 2002 after making 75 appearances for Dundee United over three seasons.