Glad the first game is out of the way, against a Martin O'Neill side, but the excuse on here

[Harry Balls]

What the f**k are some of you on? Heat, my arse, pre-season my arse. What kind of pre-season has Swansea had? No, bottom line, we started against a defense minded team with a winger upfront and a history of not being able to break down such teams in recent seasons. So, 0-0 was always the most likely outcome.

Positives, the new spaniard looks to be the tits. If Giroud didn't get a first game rush of blood we'd have gotten the 3 points, team looks good enough for 4th but we ain't winning anything this year unless the FA cup is kind to us.

[Wilsheres Clockwork Toy]

Agree with rest of your points though. This team won't win anything. Should be entertaining though. 3rd or 4th imo

[Fred Killah]

few games.

With the new addition or two coming in, I'll be rather excited for the season once fitness levels and 'team gelling' improves.

[R.C. Celebrating the return of Trophies]

bringing the players up to match fitness and sharpness so that you hit the ground running right from the start?

[Bergkamp's Brain]

it also depends on who has been away on international duty etc. Just because Swansea and Fulham scored 5 has no bearing on what we did, or did not do yesterday or in pre-season.

[redgunamo]

[R.C. Celebrating the return of Trophies]

merely pointing out that if we are not up to speed yet what went on in pre-season?

[Stroller]

The lessor teams usually shine and one of them will usually head the table for a while.

[Fred Killah]

In our case, we clearly suffered from our new players and half of our first-team starters not joining others on the Asian tour, and only featuring in one game one week prior to the start of the new season.

Having said that, I don't think it will take long at all for their levels to improve.

[Bergkamp's Brain]

more a general comment aimed at those who have been posting that.

Regarding your specific points, it is a long season and some teams have a heavy pre-season, start well, then fade. Others have a lighter pre-season, start more sluggish but pick up as the season goes on. It is a manager's decision to work out what is best for his team over the course of the season.

Don't be surprised if Swansea and Fulham are struggling, come MArch http://www.awimb.com/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif

[R.C. Celebrating the return of Trophies]

just a tad crap yesterday really.

got the feeling that AW had told his charges not to give it plenty, the punters are only paying 25 quid, f**kem.

[Peter]

Othere than that, anything that attempts to avoid wholesale panic on the basis of one rather disappointing result is probably a good thing.

This team needs time. And the same will be true for every season where we sell two of our best players.

Its tough, but its where we are.