{"id":48511,"date":"2026-06-10T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/ipswich-target-former-wolves-manager-to-replace-kieran-mckenna\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:59:26","slug":"ipswich-target-former-wolves-manager-to-replace-kieran-mckenna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/ipswich-target-former-wolves-manager-to-replace-kieran-mckenna\/","title":{"rendered":"Ipswich target former Wolves manager to replace Kieran McKenna"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/ipswich-target-former-wolves-manager-to-replace-kieran-mckenna\/#Ex-Man_City_player_could_make_%E2%80%98surprise_move_to_Ipswich_Town_despite_Newcastle_interest\" >Ex-Man City player could make &#8216;surprise&#8217; move to Ipswich Town despite Newcastle interest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/ipswich-target-former-wolves-manager-to-replace-kieran-mckenna\/#Ipswich_eye_former_Wolves_manager_Gary_ONeill\" >Ipswich eye former Wolves manager Gary O&#8217;Neill<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/ipswich-target-former-wolves-manager-to-replace-kieran-mckenna\/#Ipswich_enter_race_to_sign_Leeds_Uniteds_top_transfer_target\" >Ipswich enter race to sign Leeds United&#8217;s top transfer target<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Ipswich Town are preparing for life after the shock announcement that highly-rated manager Kieran McKenna has decided to leave Portman Road.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The news, confirmed on Wednesday, brings to an end one of the most successful managerial reigns in the club&#8217;s modern history and leaves Ipswich facing a hugely important decision on who will lead the next chapter.<\/p>\n<p>McKenna arrived at Portman Road in December 2021, with Ipswich remaining in League One and looking to find a way back into the upper echelons of English football.<\/p>\n<p>What followed exceeded even the most optimistic predictions.<\/p>\n<p>The former Man United manager transformed the club on and off the pitch, implementing an engaging style of football and creating a winning culture that quickly brought supporters and team together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>you scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Promotion from League 1 is now assured in 2023, ending a four-year stay in the third division.<\/p>\n<p>However, it turned out that the results were just the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>Ipswich followed this up with another remarkable campaign, winning promotion to the Premier League and making one of the most impressive breakthroughs in English football in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ipswich-town-man-city-chelsea-newcastle-liam-delap\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ex-Man_City_player_could_make_%E2%80%98surprise_move_to_Ipswich_Town_despite_Newcastle_interest\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tEx-Man City player could make &#8216;surprise&#8217; move to Ipswich Town despite Newcastle interest<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Tractor Boys are back on the rise.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>McKenna&#8217;s reputation has rapidly grown during this period, with many observers seeing him as one of the brightest young managers in the game, and he has recently been linked with Premier League rivals such as Fulham and Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n<p>Ipswich continued to show ambition and belief under his leadership, even when faced with the challenge of playing against some of the biggest clubs in the country.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to develop players, develop young talent and establish a clear identity made him hugely popular among supporters.<\/p>\n<p>For many fans, McKenna&#8217;s departure marks the end of a memorable era.<\/p>\n<p>The club&#8217;s growth from a struggling side in Ligue 1 to an established team capable of competing at a higher level will always be closely linked to his work.<\/p>\n<p>Now the focus is on who can replace him.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ipswich-eyeing-ex-wolves-boss-gary-o-39-neil\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ipswich_eye_former_Wolves_manager_Gary_ONeill\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Ipswich eye former Wolves manager Gary O&#8217;Neill<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ipswich are expected to target former Wolves manager Gary O&#8217;Neill as they begin their search for a new head coach, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.<\/p>\n<p>The 42-year-old currently plays for Ligue 1 side Strasbourg and will need to be compensated, but he remains highly regarded in the football world.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Neill developed a strong reputation during his time at both Bournemouth and Wolves, winning praise for his tactical flexibility and ability to make the most of available resources.<\/p>\n<p>Those qualities could make him an attractive candidate for Ipswich&#8217;s hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>Replacing McKenna will not be easy.<\/p>\n<p>The outgoing manager leaves with high expectations and whoever takes his place will soon face comparisons to the man who led the club through an era of success.<\/p>\n<p>That said, O&#8217;Neill possesses a number of traits that Ipswich would be looking for.<\/p>\n<p>He has experience in developing teams, understands the demands of English football and has shown that he can organize teams effectively against stronger opponents.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, he also already has Premier League experience on his resume.<\/p>\n<p>This could be seen as a huge advantage as Ipswich look to maintain the momentum created under McKenna.<\/p>\n<p>No appointment has been finalized at this stage and the club will likely consider a number of options before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<p>But Mr Crook&#8217;s report suggests that discussions have begun behind the scenes and that Mr O&#8217;Neill is firmly within the framework.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ipswich-surge-into-transfer-race-nick-pope-leeds-top-target\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma faces Newcastle United's Nick Pope\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manchester-city-s-gianluigi-donnarumma-in-action-with-newcastle-united-s-nick-pope.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manchester-city-s-gianluigi-donnarumma-in-action-with-newcastle-united-s-nick-pope.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ipswich_enter_race_to_sign_Leeds_Uniteds_top_transfer_target\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tIpswich enter race to sign Leeds United&#8217;s top transfer target<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Tractor Boys want to sign an &#8220;incredible&#8221; player.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ipswich Town are preparing for life after the shock announcement that highly-rated manager Kieran McKenna has decided to leave Portman Road. 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