The club climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone before the international break with that 1-0 win on the south coast, but the performance was probably the worst of the season so far.
With the new season more than three months old, head coach McClaren feels his new-look team is starting to take shape.
Obviously he has to put a positive slant on everything, as United push to get away from the relegation zone.
He said at the start of the season "judge me after five games", which switched to eight after a horror start. Then ten!
Having convinced no-one he is on the right track, now he says he has a "90 day plan".
How long has he got at the club?
Well that win against Bournemouth (who are sure to be relegated) has not impressed anyone.