Why Barry Hearn is back in football with Brentwood Town and promising success

The bombastic former Leyton Orient chairman is back in the game

By Joe Mewis · Four Four Two

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Barry Hearn has returned to football by acquiring a stake in non-league club Brentwood Town.
Hearn stated he chose the project because he wanted an active challenge rather than relaxing in retirement.
The former Leyton Orient chairman emphasized that time commitment is more crucial than spending large sums of money.

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Former Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has returned to football after acquiring a stake in non-league club Brentwood Town. Hearn explained that he prefers the active challenge of building a club over leisure, pledging to commit his time and influence to drive success for the team.

Hearn stated that his focus will be on raising interest in Brentwood Town without replicating documentary projects like Wrexham's series. Emphasizing personal commitment over major spending, he vowed to establish sustainability and make the venture a triumph.

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