Ipswich set to appoint Gary O'Neil as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Ipswich Town is nearing an agreement to hire Gary O'Neil as its new head coach following Kieran McKenna's resignation. O'Neil, formerly with Strasbourg, is expected to finalize terms shortly, with compensation details still being discussed. He is joined by Tim Jenkins and Neil Critchley, who have worked with him in France. McKenna stepped down from his position to take a break after successfully leading Ipswich back to the Premier League, marking a notable achievement in his tenure. Ipswich is scheduled to begin its Premier League season against Sunderland at home on August 22.
- •Gary O'Neil poised to replace Kieran McKenna at Ipswich.
- •Compensation with O'Neil's current club Strasbourg is being finalized.
- •Ipswich needs a new head coach after McKenna's recent departure.
- •McKenna led Ipswich to promotions and back to the Premier League.
- •Ipswich's Premier League opener is against Sunderland on August 22.
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ipswich close in on O'Neil as new head coach
- 8:28 PMBBC Sport — Ipswich close in on O'Neil as new head coach
"Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.
"Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:29 PMIpswich close in on O'Neil as new head coach
Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 8:28 PMIpswich close in on O'Neil as new head coach
Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.
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