Ipswich have contingency plans in place for McKenna's exit, which will now be accelerated.

Kieran McKenna departs Ipswich after two promotions and ‘incredible progress’, with Mark Ashton, the club’s chair, left ‘gutted’ by the decision

The former Manchester United coach took the Tractor Boys back to the top flight having overseen relegation the year before - 12 months on from his first Championship promotion…