ORIENT have swooped to sign defender Jason Crowe in a deadline day deal.

The 32 year-old’s contract was cancelled earlier today (Monday) by Leeds Utd, and Boss Russell Slade moved fast.

“He’s a good utility player with a great attitude and good energy,” said Slade.

A versatile defender capable of playing across the backline, Crowe is added to the squad after Aaron Brown’s departure on loan to League Two Stockport County last week.

Crowe joins until the end of the season.