It became so inevitable because his tactics weren't working, his handling of the media was laughable, he inspired descent among the players, his transfers didn't come off and he had the demeanour of a broken man.
So Utd, one of the richest and most widely supported clubs in the world, go again in their pursuit of a manager who can live up to their standards.
I imagine Alex Ferguson won't be the one making the sole decision this time, so who are the likely candidates for one of footballs top jobs...
Klopp is probably the fans favourite and number one choice.
His time at Borussia Dortmund has seen him become the most coveted young manager in European football. Taking an ageing team at its lowest point on a phenomenal run that has seen two league titles and one Champions League Final appearance. When you put this against the backdrop of the all conquering Bayern Munich team of recent years, it becomes an even better performance. As a manager he plays an attractive and exciting brand of passing football which has turned the Dortmund fans into his disciples. This is in spite of his best players being sold off, season after season, Robert Lewandwoski just the latest example.
Although Klopp has ruled it out this morning, there is hope amongst Utd fans that a formal offer at the end of the season could tempt him to take on a new challenge.
Ryan Giggs, a Utd legend, has been appointed the caretaker manager until the end of the season. Giggs who is yet to complete his coaching badges, could use this opportunity as a no-lose audition for the one of the biggest jobs in football.
After 21 year as a Utd player, there are few people as experienced and entwined in the culture of the club as Giggs. He will know the personalities, the factions, the fans and what is expected from the team - it is ingrained into his DNA.
There have been several reports of unrest and dissatisfaction with Moyes methods. Giggs himself reportedly missed a coaching meeting last month with Moyes, claiming it was "pointless, as Moyes doesn't listen".
Maybe as manager "Giggs will tear them apart, again" and become an even bigger Utd legend in the process. It could also lead to the intriguing proposition of Giggs picking himself.
Diego Simeone
Battling the overwhelming financial odds to top La Liga, with a few games to go his Atletico Madrid side sit above the duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona. His season could end with an extraordinary Champions League and La Liga double. The financial disparity between Atletico and Spain's top two is astounding, yet Simeone could potentially be about to perform European footballs most impressive performance in past history.
There is little doubt that Simeone could inspire the respect, passion and determination that Utd have been lacking under Moyes. His teams fight for each other until the end, a quality notably lost from the Ferguson era.
It is likely that Real Madrid and Barcelona will both come back stronger next year. Due to the financial disparity, there appears little chance that he could maintain this phenomenal performance season after season. Maybe he will want to exit at the height of his achievement and start a new challenge at a bigger club with a lot more money to spend.
Louis van Gaal
Van Gaal is set to leave his role as Holland manager at the end of the World Cup and is set to be in demand from across the football world. He also enjoys a great working relationship with Robin Van Persie, who has had a particularly poor season and was rumoured to have not been a fan of Moyes training methods.
Van Gaal, at 62, may not be the manager for the long term. However, there are few managers available with a CV as strong as his.
There were rumours linking him to the soon to be vacant Tottenham job, but if Utd come calling there is little chance he would turn down such an opportunity at this point in his career.
Laurent Blanc
A former Utd player who is having a great run as manager of a fantastically exciting Paris St Germain team. Not only is he a young manager with a great attacking team, anyone who has had to deal with Zlatlan Ibrahimovic is used to dealing with huge egos and managing the top players around.
Blanc will have to be seen as outside though, his current experience and presence may not be enough to take Utd forward at this difficult period in its history.
And the rest...
Jose Mourinho almost publicly asked for the job when Sir Alex announced his retirement last summer and certainly has the qualifications. Carlo Ancelotti and Frank De Boer have also been linked with the job.
Who do you think would be the best man to take Utd forward?
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