All in all...

TheFinnFan · October 1, 2016

Never take any game for granted in Premier League.

Eggsyblueskin · October 1, 2016

Considering the overall decline over the last two years , I'm reasonably content with the start. When we have played well you can see what the manager is aiming for, which looks promising. The first half last night was good for instance. We just needed to capitalise on it and sustain it . I remain cautiously optimistic going forward. At least I'm enjoying going to the match again.

Brendan Janus · October 1, 2016

Reasonable start, but when you think who we have played, is it, I'm not so sure !

varnish · October 1, 2016

we can only play who is in front of us. Unfortunately we're not even doing that half the time.

Groucho · October 1, 2016

I understand the frustration, however I feel, overall, that we are in a far healthier position than we would have been if Martinez was still here.

Not perfect, but once they team learn that they have to put a full 90 mins in rather than 45, we'll be sound. It will take a little time to iron out some things (not that I'm blaming everything on the previous manager - some players need to look at themselves).

I'm reasonably happy at the moment, last night's second half aside.

hallamblue · October 1, 2016

When you look at Palace, man for man there's not a massive difference in the squads. We should be between 7th and 10th given our current squad, so results are about right.

Groucho · October 1, 2016

Before the Sunderland game at the end of last season, if you'd have said to me we'd have a new manager and be 3rd on 1st October I'd have been elated.

Muggins · October 1, 2016

hallamblue said:
When you look at Palace, man for man there's not a massive difference in the squads. We should be between 7th and 10th given our current squad, so results are about right.

I looked at the lineups and thought the same mate. I wasn't confident before kick off, so I'll take the point.

anjelikaferrett · October 1, 2016

I'm fairly happy with the start. I think Koeman is still finding out who he rates and who has bought into his ideas. Last night's second half was poor but even that was better than some of the rubbish I witnessed last season. We are third, we've only lost one league match so far. It's OK.

witchdoc187 · October 1, 2016

Lot of work to be done. You could never completely change everything within a couple of months. Good start. Not particularly excited about this season. Maybe next

Ring master · October 1, 2016

a touch less points than i thought we would have,but playing the footy for real,and not in you head thinking its a win is different,drew v teams i thought,beat ones i expected us to,and lost last week when i expected win,not to bad a start and theres no easy games when people keep saying we have had easy start,easier games are usually harder for us,and we usually turn up for big games,9 from 10 probably expect loss at city,but it Everton,so who knows.

nsno-chris · October 1, 2016

It's a decent start but also frustrating; obvious he wants the players to press a he'll of a lot more and it ain't happening over night. Patience will be required

Gladystweet · October 1, 2016

So so. Decent start, couple of good wins, poor loss and a couple of draws. Wasn't expecting to be challenging for the league so....so so.
Vast improvement on last year though.

Prevenger17 · October 1, 2016

nsno-chris said:
It's a decent start but also frustrating; obvious he wants the players to press a he'll of a lot more and it ain't happening over night. Patience will be required

And fitness, I feel. That definitely won't be happening overnight

James Sankey · October 1, 2016

The transfer window has been shut for one month, he's had his 'final team' for one month, he'll come good and so will the players in time. 3rd (for the time being) in October and some heads are falling off (not really here, but some blues around you speak to). We'll do good this season lads, good times are coming!