Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town manager just weeks after guiding the club back to the Premier League. The former Manchester United assistant leaves having secured three promotions in four years, including back-to-back rises from League One to the top flight.
A club statement praised McKenna's 'fierce dedication and unmatched work ethic', noting he departs with the best wishes of everyone at Portman Road. His five-year tenure saw Ipswich finish second in League One in his first full season, then second in the Championship last term to secure consecutive promotions.
McKenna had been heavily linked with the vacant Fulham job after Marco Silva left upon contract expiry. His reputation has soared since leaving his role at Manchester United, where he worked under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Despite a difficult Premier League campaign in which Ipswich finished 19th, 16 points from safety, McKenna rebuilt the squad and achieved promotion at the second attempt. The club described his contribution as creating 'memories which will last a lifetime'.
