Kieran McKenna Resigns as Ipswich Town Manager After Securing Premier League Promotion
Kieran McKenna has resigned as Ipswich Town manager just weeks after guiding the club to Premier League promotion by finishing second in the Championship in May. The 40-year-old cited a desire to take a break from management and spend time with his family, despite having two years remaining on his contract. McKenna's departure is significant given his remarkable achievement of securing three promotions in four seasons, including two to the Premier League, during his first managerial role.
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town manager approximately one month after the club secured promotion to the Premier League with a second-place Championship finish in May 2024. The 40-year-old, who had two years remaining on a four-year contract signed in 2024, cited his desire to take a break from management and dedicate time to his family as the reason for his departure. During his five seasons at Ipswich, McKenna achieved three promotions in four years, including two returns to the Premier League—the most recent ending a 22-year absence from the top flight. He won 105 of his 222 games in charge and was named League Managers Association Manager of the Year in 2024, beating Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta. McKenna had previously worked as a first-team coach at Manchester United before taking the Ipswich job in December 2021, when the club was in League One.
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