Pre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans
BBC Sport · 2026-08-23 · all
Pre-season optimism is already fading for Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham and Rangers fans.
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West Ham United supporters are currently experiencing a shift in expectations as early-season enthusiasm begins to diminish. While the summer months often bring renewed hope regarding squad developments and upcoming fixtures, that initial sense of positivity has already started to dissipate for the East London club. This trend is mirrored elsewhere, with fanbases at Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers also seeing a notable decline in confidence. As the competitive calendar intensifies, the excitement generated during the summer exhibition period is being replaced by a more sober evaluation of the team's prospects and overall performance levels for the current competitive football campaign.
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