Ipswich Town has appointed Gary O'Neil as their new manager, following Kieran McKenna's decision to leave the club.

What happened?

Gary O'Neil joins Ipswich Town after a stint at RC Strasbourg Alsace, where he had a strong start but saw form tail off towards the end of the campaign.

Why it matters for Ipswich Town

The appointment comes at a crucial time for Ipswich Town, who are looking to build on their recent promotion to the Premier League. As of 25 Jun 2026, the team stands at 2nd in Championship, with 84 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDDWD. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Championship | | Points | 84 | | Goals scored | 80 | | Goals conceded | 47 | | Goal difference | +33 |

What comes next?

Gary O'Neil will be joined at Portman Road by Tim Jenkins, Neil Critchley, and Ed Ames. With the new management team in place, Ipswich Town will look to push for a strong season, despite being 11 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.