 Speaking about reversing his decision never to play for the club again, he said "we live in the here and now and that's all that matters".He made five appearances and was sent off on Bashir's final match in charge, a 6–2 defeat at Chelmsford City, which also proved to be Hand's last game for United.On 9 March, he joined Margate of the Isthmian League Premier Division on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season.