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‘Totally honest’: Why West Ham kid saw loan spell end after just 45 minutes

Ryan Battrum was back in a West Ham United shirt ahead of schedule on Tuesday night, playing the full 90 minutes as Mark Robson’s Under-21s…

By Dan Owen · Hammers News

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:42 PM

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Ryan Battrum ended his loan at Southend United early after playing only 45 minutes across six matches.
Southend manager Kieran Dyer confirmed the club wanted to extend the loan, but Battrum prioritized regular minutes.
Battrum returned to West Ham Under-21s on Tuesday, playing 90 minutes in a 4-2 win against Braintree Town.

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West Ham United youngster Ryan Battrum returned from his month-long loan spell at Southend United after playing just 45 minutes across six National League fixtures. Southend manager Kieran Dyer revealed that the club wanted to extend the loan deal, but Battrum chose to return to Rush Green because he wanted guaranteed, regular playing time rather than sitting behind in-form right-back Vontae Daley-Campbell.

Following his return, Battrum played the full 90 minutes for Mark Robson's West Ham Under-21s in a 4-2 National League Cup win over Braintree Town on Tuesday night. Midfielder Preston Fearon also featured in the victory after returning from a limited loan spell at Forest Green.

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