If we lose to Ipswich

[The Old Count]

Will everyone be on the Manager's and the team's backs.

It is not inconceivable that we could lose to Ipswich. The first game of the season is no indication of how the rest of the season will pan out.
For example we won away last season and we all know how that ended up.  Arsenal lost then went on a ten match winning streak.

If the worst happens in the first game I hope we forget it, move on and keep behind the Manager and team.

[dgnffc]

I think it all depends on the performance. If we play like we have in pre-season with lots of movement and pace then I see that as progress and wouldn't worry too much if we did lose. However if we play like we did last season...................... :012:

[The Old Count]

I think it all depends on the performance. If we play like we have in pre-season with lots of movement and pace then I see that as progress and wouldn't worry too much if we did lose. However if we play like we did last season...................... :012:

You're right.  If we play like last season I wouldn't be surprised if half the Hammersmith end were found hanging under Putney bridge in a mass suicide.

[SouthfieldWhite]

Like all clubs, we have our share of fickle fans, and fans that watch football, but don't really understand it.

We are in a big transition period.
Don't expect us to walk this league.

At the moment we've a lot of youngsters and with youngsters comes inconsistent performances .

Hopefully Magath can give the youngsters confidence and they can shine.

I've not been Magaths biggest fan, but I certainly won't be calling for his head after a few games if the worse does happen

[SuffolkWhite]

I always give ten games to see where we are in the league and how we are playing.

[SouthfieldWhite]

I always give ten games to see where we are in the league and how we are playing.

This season is not really like any season I can remember.

I can't remember so many players joining and leaving.

I don't think our preseason has been great what with the World Cup and players coming back late to pre season.

Only time will tell but it may take longer than 10 games.

I want Magath to succeed even though I'm not his biggest fan as I think we've had too many changes of managers and we now need stability

[TheManOnTheBus]

One swallow doesn't make a summer, as Cantona might have said.

[Deanothefulhamfan]

The players will have my support through the season, they are young so I will be much more patient with them as appose to the players we had last season. How we play in the first 4-5 games will give me a solid idea on Magath though.

[MJG]

I think it all depends on the performance. If we play like we have in pre-season with lots of movement and pace then I see that as progress and wouldn't worry too much if we did lose. However if we play like we did last season...................... :012:

I'd agree with this view.

If its a complete shambles then it could be carnage online.

looking at first 3 games if we have 5 or more points from them that will be a good start.

[MJG]

I always give ten games to see where we are in the league and how we are playing.

You look at the fixtures and we have 11 games till the first international break (after Boro away).

That's when we can take stock and see where we are heading.

[SouthfieldWhite]

I always give ten games to see where we are in the league and how we are playing.

You look at the fixtures and we have 11 games till the first international break (after Boro away).

That's when we can take stock and see where we are heading.

First International break is after 4 game , which may or may not help us

[Lighthouse]

A defeat at Ipswich and a poor display will mean I was right and it is going to be a season of struggle and disappointment. There will be no point I have made in the last four seasons that will be left unrepeated and I will see only the end of all hope.

A win with a good performance will mean I was right and it is going to be a good season but too early for talk of promotion. There will be no point I have made in the last four seasons that will be left unrepeated and I will see a good half way finish. 

[MJG]

I always give ten games to see where we are in the league and how we are playing.

You look at the fixtures and we have 11 games till the first international break (after Boro away).

That's when we can take stock and see where we are heading.

First International break is after 4 game , which may or may not help us

oh yep your right after the 5th game Cardiff at home. Misreading the dates. Well that's too early to make a decision on Magath so ill stick with the 11th game ;-)

[Fulham1959]

I always give ten games to see where we are in the league and how we are playing.

I always give 10 minutes . . .

Seriously, though, I am too old and too forgiving to get on the team's collective backs.  I am really looking forward to this season, expecting to win a majority of games (rather than the reverse).

[Riverside]

I will never get on their backs . I am a supporter .

I might lapse into silence if I see no effort .

Otherwise I will try and be the 12th man . We should make The Cottage and advantage for the team rather than another away game where they are abused .

[Aaron]

No, but I think it's going to be messy at best and I'm not really expecting us to win.

We'll need time to settle in and it would be easy to get it very wrong in this game..  

[ChesterTheTabby]

I will never get on their backs . I am a supporter .

I might lapse into silence if I see no effort .

Otherwise I will try and be the 12th man . We should make The Cottage and advantage for the team rather than another away game where they are abused .

Amen, brother, amen.

[The Rock]

A defeat at Ipswich and a poor display will mean I was right and it is going to be a season of struggle and disappointment. There will be no point I have made in the last four seasons that will be left unrepeated and I will see only the end of all hope.

A win with a good performance will mean I was right and it is going to be a good season but too early for talk of promotion. There will be no point I have made in the last four seasons that will be left unrepeated and I will see a good half way finish. 

So you are asying you will be right in either case, good man. I think the latter is much more likely, and if not, the wrath of kahn won't stand for a subpar season again I wouldn't think and heads would roll once again until someone got it right.

[SimpleTactics]

For me like others have said its about the performance and style that we play not the result (although a win would be nice). The reason I think many of us began to get frustrated with the team last year was the constant passes around defence and just general slow paced boring football that rarely took us into the opponents half.

[YankeeJim]

Will everyone be on the Manager's and the team's backs.

It is not inconceivable that we could lose to Ipswich. The first game of the season is no indication of how the rest of the season will pan out.
For example we won away last season and we all know how that ended up.  Arsenal lost then went on a ten match winning streak.

If the worst happens in the first game I hope we forget it, move on and keep behind the Manager and team.

Sadly, there are a few who will be critical regardless of the outcome. Too many have already condemned Felix.