“When you wake up and it feels like Christmas morning” – how social media reacted to the return of fans ahead of tonight’s games

It’s been a long time coming, but finally fans have been allowed back into stadiums – albeit at a reduced capacity. But, just how has social media reacted to the news?

One fan seemed to be as excited as when Christmas comes.

One more sleep 😍🐯

— Charlotte Rose (@charlotteroseg_) May 16, 2021

That sentiment was shared amongst this Saints fan.

https://twitter.com/gilltuck/status/1394202134284054529?s=20

Another Castleford supporter couldn’t hide his joy at returning to the stands.

ONE SLEEP LEFT! Turn up the volume, @CTRLFC fans, and get those goosebumps rising!
God, I’ve missed this place! #COYF pic.twitter.com/SE5nAgiCSw

— Steve Hirst (@hirsty) May 16, 2021

The excitement was palpable among Twitter.

I KNOW this work day will drag but we're coming home!

Can
Not
Wait#CasTigers #COYF https://t.co/1YHftAw7Pl pic.twitter.com/0MRkyu8s2b

— Cas Tiger Stats 🐯 (@Castigerstats) May 17, 2021

One man was even getting emotional at the thought of being back.

Love this, and I don’t mind admitting that I will shed a tear tomorrow. I’ll hug my parents and brother for the first time in over a year and watch the boys run out. Win, lose or draw it will be great to be back. https://t.co/mwaCGxoLZE

— Andrew Lyon (@Andyjlyon) May 16, 2021

A promotional video from Hull FC welcoming back fans produced “goosebumps” from one ardent supporter.

Love this…goosebumps…can't wait to be back in stands again watching live sport https://t.co/LKzDSxCcVb

— Paul Garnett (@Peeg87) May 16, 2021

Another Hull fan was even void of Monday blues thanks to the return.

https://twitter.com/Matty2503_YT/status/1394018290268348416?s=20

A Warrington fan used a favourite meme to describe his excitement.

https://twitter.com/wiregooner/status/1394199030310256643?s=20

Emotion was the name of the game for most rugby league supporters.