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Ipswich Town appoints Gary O'Neil as new manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Ipswich Town appoints Gary O'Neil as new manager

Summary

Ipswich Town has announced Gary O'Neil as their new manager. O'Neil expressed his excitement about leading the team in the Premier League, emphasizing the club's vision and responsibility to its supporters. The appointment comes after Ipswich paid a transfer fee of approximately 5 million euros to Strasbourg, where O'Neil had two years remaining on his contract. Chief executive Mark Ashton stated that O'Neil's attributes were evident during the selection process. The club aims to prepare for the forthcoming season under O'Neil's leadership.

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Key Details

•Gary O'Neil appointed as Ipswich Town manager on June 23, 2026.
•Ipswich paid Strasbourg around 5 million euros for O'Neil.
•O'Neil expressed honor and excitement for the managerial role.
•Mark Ashton believes O'Neil is the right choice for the club.
•Preparation for the upcoming season begins under O'Neil.

Latest Updates

4:06 PMYahoo Sports — O'Neil takes over at Ipswich

What they're saying

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Ipswich Town have appointed Gary O'Neil as manger. "It is an honour to be appointed Manager of this great football club," O'Neil said. Strasbourg received a fee believed to be worth 5m euros (£4.3m) including add-ons as O'Neil had two years left on his contract in France.
— Yahoo Sports

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