West Ham fans have to remain patient as the team prepare to embark on a run of tough fixtures in the Premier League.
The Irons have lost their opening two matches and are second-bottom going into gameweek three.
Most fans expected defeat away to Liverpool on the opening day, but the 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth was particularly hard to take – especially after taking the lead in the game.
Some are already a little frustrated with the sub-par start to the 2018/19 season.
But a sense of perspective is needed, especially with a tough run of fixtures around the corner.
The Hammers face Arsenal, Everton, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham in the next eight weeks.
It could be a tricky period for the club; the players are clearly still adapting to Manuel Pellegrini’s methods.
Fans must stay upbeat and lend their support during games as best as possible.
That means not walking out when the going gets tough, as was the unfortunate case against Bournemouth.
When should fans truly judge Pellegrini?
Of course, there is raised expectation following the £100m+ outlay in the transfer market.
Pellegrini will need a few months at least to manage this transitional period.
It’s probably best to reserve true judgement until after the next eight weeks have passed.
This is the Chilean’s time to get to know his players inside and out, and there cannot be any negativity.
Realistically, a large haul of points against the league’s big guns is probably unlikely.
Fans need to make sure they enter each game with a sense of perspective before turning on the man at the helm.
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