MICHAEL Flynn says there will be a mixture of emotions tomorrow as two of the late Justin Edinburgh’s clubs face each other in north-east London.

Flynn’s Newport County head to the capital for a meeting with Leyton Orient that is set to evoke special memories of Edinburgh and his achievements in charge of both teams.

Edinburgh, who passed away last summer at the age 49, guided the Exiles and Orient into the Football League from the National League – County in 2013 and the O’s just nine months ago.

The former Spurs defender was inducted into County’s Hall of Fame when the Exiles and Orient fought out a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade only last month.

And only today, Orient announced that the West Stand at their Breyer Group Stadium will be officially renamed The Justin Edinburgh Stand.

The renaming will be officially marked by Edinburgh’s widow Kerri and children Charlie and Cydnie in the build-up to tomorrow afternoon’s League Two encounter.

Newport boss Flynn was a close friend of Edinburgh, and part of the Exiles’ team that clinched promotion at Wembley in 2013.

“It’s a tough one because, yes, we all want to remember Justin, he’s actually somebody you can never forget because he was so charismatic, so personable,” said Flynn.

“But the longer it goes on, it’s very difficult for the family as well because they almost, not draw a line under it, want to move on and carry on with their lives.

“After this season, I think they will be able to a little bit. They will obviously never forget Justin. I never will.

“In terms of the big occasions against old clubs, it brings back a lot of happy memories, but it will also bring back a lot of sad ones because you realise the impact he had on people and the things you miss.

“It’s still raw, it’s not been a long time, and I just hope the family take strength from this as well.”

Flynn also praised Orient for the way they have coped with the tragedy, and added: “There’s not much you can do other than roll your sleeves up and try and do the best for the club, and to make sure all Justin’s hard work is continued.”

Both teams will be eager to put in a performance that would make Edinburgh proud, with County hoping to extend their unbeaten league run to five matches.

Last Saturday’s display in toppling leaders Swindon Town was one Flynn took plenty of heart from, particularly how the players “carried out the instructions to a tee”.

“It was a good result against the top team in the division,” he said.

“There were no injuries, no silly red cards, no silly penalties given away, it was a very professional performance and that was the pleasing thing.

“They were excellent with their shape, the way nobody dived in and sold themselves because Swindon have got some really good players, that’s why they are top of the league, and we were superb to a man.”

Looking to tomorrow’s game (kick-off 3pm), he added: “They’ve got some really good players and they’re tough to beat at their place.

“I’m not going there arrogant or over-confident, I’m going there hoping we produce the same kind of performance we did against Swindon and that will hold us in good stead.”