Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes the decision to dismiss Jose Mourinho was an obvious one and that the board had no choice but to take action.
The Portuguese boss was given the boot earlier this week following their torrid start to the season and Rooney believes it was necessary.
'Something had to change and it was the right decision,' the former United striker told BT Sport ahead of their Premier League clash with Cardiff.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as Mourinho's successor on an interim basis and takes charge of the team for the first time against his former club Cardiff.
The Norwegian has already transformed the oppressive atmosphere of Mourinho’s final months at the helm.
Paul Pogba had a toxic relationship with Mourinho and has been given a chance to turn over a new leaf with Solskjaer offering him an opportunity to start again for United on Saturday - something Rooney believes is important.
He added: 'To be a successful football club, you need everything to be right, to be happy.
'That rubs off on the players. The relationships between some of the staff and the players wasn't great.
'But the players are smiling again. It's a good move for the club, and it'll be fascinating to see how Ole sets the team up and how they play today.'