Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKieran McKenna has resigned as Ipswich Town head coach, despite recently guiding the club to promotion to the Premier League. The 40-year-old manager, who had been linked with a move to Fulham, stated he will not be taking another job immediately. McKenna is stepping away from football to take a break and dedicate time to his family after five intense years in the role. He expressed a mix of gratitude, pride, sadness, and contentment, calling it the right time to step aside after achieving a second promotion. Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton praised McKenna's "simply incredible" achievement of three promotions in four seasons, acknowledging his significant impact on the club. In fullKieran McKenna steps down as Ipswich Town boss in shock decisionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in