Gary O’Neil leaves Strasbourg for Ipswich Town head coach role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Gary O’Neil has departed RC Strasbourg Alsace to take over as head coach at Ipswich Town, surprising the Ligue 1 club. O’Neil, who was under contract with Strasbourg until 2028, was reportedly involved in the team's summer transfer preparations. Ipswich paid €5 million in compensation to Strasbourg for O’Neil’s release. The departure comes after only six months in charge, following the exit of Kieran McKenna. Strasbourg is now seeking a new head coach, potentially considering another English candidate.
- •O’Neil replaces Kieran McKenna at Ipswich Town.
- •Strasbourg is searching for a new head coach.
- •Ipswich paid a €5 million compensation fee to Strasbourg.
- •O’Neil's tenure lasted only six months.
- •Strasbourg was caught off guard by O’Neil's decision.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — BlueCo-owned Strasbourg taken by surprise by Gary O’Neil’s move to Ipswich Town
"RC Strasbourg Alsace are in the market for a head coach following Gary O’Neil’s exit. The former Wolverhampton manager has made a return to the Premier League in replacing Kieran McKenna at Ipswic...
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