used in first team ins and out since the start of the season and appeared on the substitute bench on numerous occasion, but regained his first team place by the end of September. He continued to be in the first team until he suffered a broken leg during a 2–2 draw against Ipswich Town in the FA Cup match. After being sidelined for six weeks, he returned to the first team on 27 February 2016, in a 2–1 win over Cambridge United and was named Man of the Match. On 26 April 2016, Hollands provided an assist for Michael Smith to score the only goal in the game, with a win against AFC Wimbledon. Although he suffered an injury towards the end of the 2015–16 season, Hollands went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scored none in all competitions. With his contract expiring, talks between the club and Hollands proceeded. Hollands expressed desire to stay at the club. Local newspaper, Portsmouth News, called on the club to keep him. Despite this, Hollands continued to remain at the club throughout pre–season tour ahead of the new season. Though it looked like Hollands' future at Portsmouth was secured, it was reported on 18 August 2016 that he might leave the club after failing to agree new terms. Crewe Alexandra On 19 August 2016, Hollands joined Crewe Alexandra on a five-month contract to January 2017, later extended to the end of the season. Hollands made his Crewe Alexandra the next day, where he came on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Newport County. He scored his first Crewe goal in a 2–0 win over Exeter City at Gresty Road on 10 September 2016. On 18 February 2017, playing against Wycombe Wanderers at Gresty Road, Hollands suffered a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the rest of the season. On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Hollands had been released by the club, but manager David Artell was set to hold new contract talks with Hollands once he had proved his fitness. Eastleigh In May, Hollands signed for Eastleigh, which was close to his Portsmouth home. Hollands was released at the end of the 2021–22 season. Career statistics Personal life Growing up in Ashford, Middlesex, Hollands attended Felpham Community College until he left at 16, doing well at school. During his teenage years, he also lived on the south coast.