Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager |
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| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kieran McKenna
10/06/2026
Kieran McKenna stepped down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons, a period in which he guided the club through three promotions. The club confirmed that he would take time away from football, and he had been linked with the Fulham vacancy after Marco Silva's exit. His departure came about a month after Ipswich secured a second Premier League return under his leadership by finishing second in the Championship.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Northern Irish football manager who led Ipswich Town from the third tier to the Premier League and stepped down in June 2026 after five seasons in charge. |
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Career
| Coaching roles before Ipswich | Worked on the coaching staff at Manchester United, including as assistant manager and as a youth coach |
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| Ipswich Town | Appointed head coach in late 2021 when the club was in League One; secured back-to-back promotions and a return to the Premier League in 2024, and a second Premier League promotion in 2026 |
| Ipswich Town departure | Stepped down in June 2026 to take a break from football, while linked with the Fulham vacancy |
| Ipswich Town contract | Had signed a new contract in 2024 that ran until 2028 at the time of his departure |
| Awards | Voted League Managers Association Manager of the Year after the 2023 promotion |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was described as a first-time manager when he achieved three promotions in four seasons at Ipswich Town. | |
| 2. Was linked with vacancies at Chelsea, Brighton and Manchester United during his Ipswich tenure. |
