Rooney did not disappoint United as he delivered an outstanding performance. And he certainly did not disappoint Mourinho, who praised his "fantastic" display and his professionalism in circumstances that may have overwhelmed others.
The United fans who want him to stay chanted his name. The Chelsea fans who want him to leave chanted his name. Moyes and Mourinho delivered so much praise that they graphically outlined exactly why they want him in their teams.
And now it is surely time for Rooney to state his intentions. As Mourinho gave him a 48-hour deadline to decide before moving on to Samuel Eto'o, suggesting Chelsea would not have been naive enough to make two offers in the region of £25m to United without receiving encouragement that they would get their man.
United's position has not moved one inch but neither have Rooney's lips and the clear inference from Mourinho was that he should now put up or shut and end the saga one way or the other in the interests of all involved.
It is hard to see Rooney responding to such a public ultimatum, especially in the light of United's point-blank refusal to sell, particularly to Chelsea.
And given the affection showered on him by United's fans, no doubt tinged by a desire to keep him well away from Chelsea, it now seems even more certain he will stay where he is. It hardly seemed a hardship for him on Monday's evidence.
• 21 August: Jose Mourinho said he will wait until after the league meeting with Manchester United to make a third bid for Rooney
• 27 August: Rooney started for United in the goalless draw with Chelsea and Mourinho said he wanted the striker to clarify his future
