Ipswich Town have officially confirmed that Kieran McKenna has stepped down as the club's manager after five seasons in charge. The Championship club announced the news on their official website, revealing that McKenna has decided to step away from football management to dedicate more time to his family. McKenna's decision comes after one of the most successful periods in Ipswich Town's recent history, with the team finishing second in the Championship and earning automatic promotion back to the Premier League. Manchester United supporters have followed McKenna's progress closely since his departure from Old Trafford, where he worked under both Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 40-year-old coach's stock has risen enormously since leaving Manchester United, with his work with young players and attacking style of football turning him into one of the most highly-rated British coaches. Ipswich Town finished the season with 84 points, winning 23 of their 46 matches and establishing themselves as one of the division's standout teams under McKenna's leadership. The Tractor Boys' successful campaign was a testament to McKenna's managerial skills, and his departure will be felt by the club. McKenna leaves Ipswich Town after five memorable seasons, with the club now facing the task of finding a new manager to build on his success. The search for a new manager is likely to be intense, with several high-profile candidates already being linked to the job. For now, though, the focus is on McKenna's legacy at Ipswich Town and the impact he had on the club during his time in charge.