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Ipswich Town set to appoint Gary O’Neill as manager over Solskjaer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Ipswich Town set to appoint Gary O’Neill as manager over Solskjaer

Summary

Ipswich Town is finalizing the appointment of Gary O’Neill as their new manager, having confirmed earlier this week that Kieran McKenna is stepping down. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was considered a leading candidate but will not take over at Portman Road. Sources indicate Ipswich’s deal with O’Neill is nearly complete and may be announced next week. McKenna, who previously led Ipswich back to the Premier League, cited personal reasons for his departure.

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By the Numbers

•Kieran McKenna announced his resignation as Ipswich Town manager.
•Solskjaer was among the favorites for the managerial position.
•Ipswich is expected to confirm O’Neill as manager soon.
•O’Neill is set to transfer from Ligue 1's Strasbourg.
•McKenna leaves after securing three promotions in four years.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s bid for Ipswich Town job dealt crushing blow

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Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suffered a damaging setback in his bid to land the Ipswich Town job.Leading candidateEarlier this week, a report covered by The Peoples Person...
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