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Luongo praises McKenna's significant impact at Ipswich Town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Luongo praises McKenna's significant impact at Ipswich Town

Summary

Massimo Luongo spoke highly of Kieran McKenna's tenure at Ipswich Town following his departure. Luongo, a former midfielder for the team, emphasized the legacy McKenna established over nearly five years, noting his commitment to football and connection with players and staff. Luongo mentioned that any successor will have a challenging task, given McKenna's influence on the club culture and success. The comments reflect the sentiment surrounding McKenna's contributions to Ipswich during a notable period for the club.

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•Massimo Luongo highlights McKenna's five-year legacy at Ipswich Town.
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•Ipswich aims to continue its success following McKenna's departure.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — McKenna's 'left a massive legacy' - Luongo

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Former Ipswich midfielder Massimo Luongo believes Kieran McKenna has left "a massive legacy" at the club and town because of all he achieved in his near five-year stay. Luongo has known McKenna since he was in the youth set-up at Tottenham and then played under him at Ipswich Town during one of the most successful periods in the club's history. "First and foremost, he was obsessed with football," Luongo recalls of his time working with McKenna.
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