My big issue with Mourinho was that he seemed intent on binning off Martial, Shaw and to a lesser extent Pogba. While I understand the desire to stick by your manager, I felt that sticking with him would make things worse.
Whether intentionally or not, the board has played a blinder by refusing to let him buy a left back or ease Martial through the door, and the injuries to Sanchez and Lingard have forced Martial into the time. In fact, the injury to Valencia has ensured Shaw has had a run at left back.
There were a few people on here who laughably tried to claim Shaw and Martial had no talent as some sort of "I support Mourinho more than you" badge of honour, but it has come as no surprise to many to see these two and Pogba as our best players week in, week out, and results improving.
It's very frustrating that we should have been developing this team for 2 years but I don't any longer see a pressing need to change the manager - though nor do I think he's a great fit and nor would I shed a tear if he leaves.
He's finally seemed to realise Mata's importance, and Lukaku's hindrance, and who knows, if he realises that Matic is no longer a great player and that we're a very good side when we attack at pace - and a very average side when we sit back - he might even make a success of it after all.
We were good today after the slow start. Should have won by a big margin.
