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Ipswich's Kieran McKenna Steps Down, Citing Family

6/11/2026

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McKenna Resigns

Kieran McKenna announced he will step down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons to spend time with his family.
He led the Tractor Boys to three promotions in four years, finished second in the Championship in May 2026, and remains under contract until 2028.
The club said he will not take the vacant Fulham job and will begin a search for a new manager before the 2026-27 Premier League season.

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McKenna Steps Down

Kieran McKenna announced his resignation as Ipswich Town manager, describing his tenure with a mixture of gratitude, pride, sadness and contentment.
He had been appointed to the role in 2021 after serving on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching staff at Manchester United.
Ipswich Town issued a statement calling his departure a surprise decision for the club.

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McKenna Resigns

Kieran McKenna announced he will step down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons to spend time with his family.
He led the Tractor Boys to three promotions in four years, finished second in the Championship in May 2026, and remains under contract until 2028.
The club said he will not take the vacant Fulham job and will begin a search for a new manager before the 2026-27 Premier League season.

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