Kieran McKenna resigns as Ipswich boss weeks after guiding club back to Premier League

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11 Jun 2026 • 2:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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Kieran McKenna resigns as Ipswich boss weeks after guiding club back to Premier League

  • Kieran McKenna has resigned as Ipswich Town head coach, despite recently guiding the club to promotion to the Premier League.
  • The 40-year-old manager, who had been linked with a move to Fulham, stated he will not be taking another job immediately.
  • McKenna is stepping away from football to take a break and dedicate time to his family after five intense years in the role.
  • He expressed a mix of gratitude, pride, sadness, and contentment, calling it the right time to step aside after achieving a second promotion.
  • Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton praised McKenna's "simply incredible" achievement of three promotions in four seasons, acknowledging his significant impact on the club.

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