Kieran McKenna Steps Down as Ipswich Town Manager
June 27, 2026 · José Antonio Torres
Kieran McKenna steps down as Ipswich Town boss after five successful seasons, including back-to-back promotions to the Premier League.
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Kieran McKenna has announced his resignation as Ipswich Town manager this summer, concluding a remarkable five-year tenure. The 40-year-old tactician took over the club while it was languishing in League One and orchestrated a remarkable journey, achieving successive promotions that saw the Tractor Boys ascend to the Premier League by 2024. Despite facing relegation in their inaugural top-flight season, McKenna led the team to bounce back immediately in the following campaign. Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton praised McKenna's contributions, highlighting the three promotions in four seasons under his stewardship. Ashton expressed immense gratitude for McKenna's dedication and impact, stating, "The mark he, his staff, and his players have made on Ipswich Town and its community will live forever." As McKenna departs, his legacy at Portman Road remains significant, with fans and the club acknowledging his exceptional achievements.
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