Image source, Getty Images Image caption, [ADDRESS] supporters had a Premier League opening weekend to forget at [ADDRESS] By [PERSON_NAME] BBC Sport journalist Football fandom can be a bit like Christmas. All summer, supporters pore over their wish list, convince themselves this season could finally be different and dream about what might be awaiting them. But when it is time to unwrap, sometimes you don't get what you hoped for.

For many football fans, it takes barely 90 minutes for the excitement to give way to doubt and frustration about where it has all gone wrong for their club. We are now only a few days into a new season, but fans of [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS] and Rangers - just to name a few - know that feeling all too well already.'Last 15 years taught me not to be optimistic'Figure caption, Highlights: Hull shock [PERSON_NAME] on opening weekend After a third-placed finish under [PERSON_NAME], [ADDRESS] supporters could be forgiven for thinking this year could finally mark the beginning of a revival."For the first time in years, I'm actually impressed not only by United's line-up, but the substitutes bench as well," United fan [PERSON_NAME] texted BBC Sport's live page ahead of their trip to [ADDRESS]. The club have endured several false dawns since Sir [PERSON_NAME] retirement in 2013 and the 2012-13 triumph under the [PERSON_NAME] remains the Red Devils' last Premier League title.

Boosted by new signings including midfielders [PERSON_NAME] and [PERSON_NAME] and facing promoted sides in their first two matches, this was the perfect opportunity for Carrick's men to put down a marker. Instead, their campaign began with a humbling defeat 2-0 by [ADDRESS], who were promoted via the play-offs last season, but looked more a Premier League side than the 13-time winners. "As a [PERSON_NAME] fan for 38 years if the last 15 years have taught me anything it is not to be optimistic," said [PERSON_NAME], another United fan."I laughed when I read how strong people thought our squad depth was. It's as deep as a toddler's swimming pool.

Another long season ahead." As if adding insult to injury, the journey back to [ADDRESS] for the 2,400-strong visiting contingent at Hull proved little better than the pain inflicted by the result. While their team were losing to the Tigers, the news of two trains to [ADDRESS] being cancelled was announced at the stadium, prompting the home fans to chant "You should have come in a taxi" at the away section. Figure caption, Brentford batter lacklustre [ADDRESS] in comfortable opening day win But there is solace in knowing they are not the only fanbase suffering.

After back-to-back 17th-placed finishes, a summer of significant spending had generated genuine belief among Tottenham supporters that they could finally leave their recent struggles behind. Having steered the team clear of relegation on the final day of last season, Spurs signed centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke and midfielders [PERSON_NAME] and [PERSON_NAME] during the summer, spending £237m (and counting). Spurs dared to dream but the opening weekend provided them with a reality check.

They were ripped apart by their less-fanciful neighbours Brentford in a 3-0 defeat despite fielding new signings [PERSON_NAME], [PERSON_NAME], Van Hecke and £100m Tonali. "Let's face it: Spurs have been through so many false dawns in the Premier League era that the only difference this time was the ludicrous amounts of money they've spent in the summer transfer window," said Spurs fan [PERSON_NAME]. Meanwhile, [PERSON_NAME] said: "United losing at [PERSON_NAME] was a surprise, but [PERSON_NAME]? Not at all. Two 17th place finishes on the spin! Lots of money spent on bang average players, £85m on a player relegated twice the last two seasons! Not surprised at all."'Someone put [PERSON_NAME] out of his misery'Image source, Getty Images Image caption, [PERSON_NAME] previously led Wolves to the Championship title West Ham fans suffered heartbreak when their 14-year stay in the Premier League ca...