Many West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to praise the club’s first January signing after it was announced on Wednesday morning.
We are pleased to confirm the return of Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Darren Randolph to the Club. pic.twitter.com/gxp3lJfPM5
— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 15, 2020
Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Darren Randolph has rejoined from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.
With Lukasz Fabianski due to be out until the end of the month and Roberto and David Martin both mistake-prone, the joy at getting another shot-stopper through the door is understandable.
However, Randolph himself is carrying an injury and it’s kept him out since November, plus he was deemed to be not good enough for the club just two-and-a-half years ago.
On the other hand, the 32-year-old has impressed since moving back down to the second tier, earning a place in the Sky Bet Championship Team of the Year for 2019 and also picking up the most recent Boro Player of the Year award.
Below are the best Tweets from excited supporters…
Over the moon m8, top gk , top guy ⚒
— ⚒Paul⚒ (@PaulWHUFC_) January 15, 2020
My Irish Prince is back😍⚒
— Billy Boylan (@billyboylan5) January 15, 2020
YESSSSSSSS
— Cameron Todd (@CameronTodd0) January 15, 2020
loved Randolph before and the Boro fans seem to be gutted so he’s obviously still half decent. He will be a good back up. Terminate Roberto’s contract.
— Matt Ware (@Matthew_Ware_II) January 15, 2020
Wellcome home Darren 👍🏼 was a top pro when you were here last time and good to have another safe pair of hands at the club. Just hope you’re fit to start playing ⚒
— Rob Waldon WHUFC ⚒ (@RobWaldon) January 15, 2020
Welcome home⚒
— Bradley Sapsford⚒ (@bradsapsford) January 15, 2020
Welcome back Darren ⚒️
— Mike Oaksy (@50OUT1) January 15, 2020
Welcome back Super Daz ⚒
— Oliver Bruton ⚒ (@olliebruton) January 15, 2020
Good business…
Sounds bad short term (whilst both injured) but when both him and Fab are fit (soon) we have a great 1st keeper and a good backup keeper for only 4 million who is happy to be a number 2. Should also leave some money to spend in other areas.— Big T (@Tom_smith86) January 15, 2020
