Supporters of West Ham United have been reacting to a tweet from the Hammers which revealed that Nathan Holland has returned from Oxford United.
As revealed by the Irons on Wednesday, the English youngster has returned to the London Stadium after completing his loan spell with the League One club (per West Ham).
In the post on the Hammers’ website that was shared in the tweet, the winger stated that he “really enjoyed” his time with the Us.
He went on to state that his time at the Kassam Stadium had been a “great experience“.
The youngster signed for Karl Robinson’s outfit during the January transfer window on a six-month loan switch (per West Ham).
While with United, the 21-year-old made ten League One appearances in which he scored two goals and provided no assists for Oxford (per WhoScored).
After the Hammers shared the report to West Ham supporters on social media, though, the London Stadium faithful aired their thoughts on Holland returning to the club.
Nathan Holland is returning to the Club after completing his loan spell at Oxford United
— West Ham United (@WestHam) June 3, 2020
Well that news has put a spring in my step ??
— West Ham Ironess (@IronessWest) June 3, 2020
??
— JC (@JacobC2018) June 3, 2020
Despite the attacker having neither scored nor assisted during his four appearances for the Hammers’ first team (per Transfermarkt), supporters continued airing their delight over his return.
1st team
— Charlie Ives (@CharlieIves92) June 3, 2020
Yeah that’s good we need a fighter
— Paul McLean (@PaulMcL66874576) June 4, 2020
Do you want to see Nathan Holland get some first-team minutes when the season returns?Yes, would be fantastic
No, he's not good enough
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Over his ten appearances for Oxford in League One, though, Holland’s average rating may suggest that he is not the prospect that many fans believe him to be.
In Oxford’s squad, a 6.54/10 average rating in the league left the winger as the eighth-worst performer for the Us this season.
Thanks for the info but now it’s time to play him
— ? (@WestHamCF) June 3, 2020
Hopefully Nathan Holland returning to West Ham from his loan spell at Oxford United results in some appearances for the first team, even if off the bench, during the last nine games of the season. He’s had a superb season and offers a decent option for West Ham in midfield.
— Josh Verrills (@WestHamJoshV) June 3, 2020
While the majority of supporters were keen on the idea of Holland getting some first-team action for West Ham, others were not as sure.
Injury prone and too lightweight.
— Farehamhammer (@FarehamHammer) June 3, 2020
No where near Premiership quality
— Richard Lewington (@Richardthepro) June 3, 2020
Despite a few supporters being downbeat on the 21-year-old winger’s return to the club, it was clear that most fans are keen for Holland to get first-team minutes under David Moyes.