The phrase "nervy start" means a beginning that is filled with nervousness or anxiety.
Sentences with «nervy start»
Unity has been called for but appears a distant, forlorn hope at the moment and it won't need much more than a slow, nervy start for the Friday night London Stadium atmosphere to descend to an all too familiar toxicity. (westhamway.net)
However, after a rather nervy start, Bayern were able to settle down and create chances on their own triggering an exciting first 45 minutes. (1000goals.com)
The Dutch manager handed new signing Sergio Romero his debut in Man United's opening weekend win over Tottenham and after a nervy start the Argentine international impressed and kept a clean sheet. (caughtoffside.com)