Declan Rice is currently one of the most talked-about footballers in the country, both for good and bad reasons.
West Ham fans have seriously high hopes for the England international, with many tipping him to go on and enjoy a fantastic career.
Meanwhile, rival supporters aren’t all that convinced by the midfielder, especially after hearing suggestions of a £90 million bid from Manchester United.
Sky Sports’ Charlie Nicholas has weighed in on the debate by revealing he thinks that Rice is making too many mistakes.
People are far too excited about Declan Rice, with lots of mistakes and clumsiness there, as is the predictability with West Ham.
These West Ham fans have heard the claims from Nicholas and it’s fair to say their reactions on social media says it all.
Twitter: @WestHam_Central Can someone point out these number of mistakes? One bad pass and the media jump on the lad ? (@CarltonGoal)
Twitter: @WestHam_Central He is still only 20! Composure will improve in time (@nickjohns47)
Twitter: @WestHam_Central He called Grealish a pass master his opinion is invalid anyway…. (@billycurwood1)
Twitter: @WestHam_Central Lots of mistakes?? I’m struggling to think of any apart from a misplaced pass the other night (the… https://t.co/RtLIU4cFjN (@kjohno10)
Twitter: @WestHam_Central Why don’t he do us all a favour and stick to that pub league in Scotland when all he’s got to worr… https://t.co/k051lmc0LR (@joe90halford)
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Football fans have a tendency to overhype their own players, especially ones that have risen through the ranks at the club.
While Rice fits the bill in that sense, you can’t help but feel like there is more to this.
If he were to be playing his football at a club like Liverpool or Manchester City, would Rice be getting so much criticism?
Despite the critics, Rice has managed to nail down a regular spot in both the West Ham side and the England squad as he goes from strength to strength on the pitch.
