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Kieran McKenna
Born: May 14, 1986
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Coa, Northern Ireland
Nationality: 
Northern Irish
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Northern IrishRole: Manager
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| Career History | ||
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| Managerial | 2021- | Ipswich Town |
Sports Mole has 548 articles about Kieran McKenna. Articles 1 to 40:
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Chelsea squad clearance: 'Condition' required for an out-of-favour £30m player's transfer revealed
Fulham look to sign an unfancied Chelsea man as they navigate managerial uncertainty during a massive summer transfer window shake-up.Jun 5, 23:25
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Next Fulham manager: Promotion-winning boss features 'prominently' on shortlist of Marco Silva replacements
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is reportedly a strong contender to replace Marco Silva at Premier League side Fulham.Jun 3, 17:23
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Preview:Ipswich Town vs Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 30, 12:33
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Oliver Glasner replacement: Crystal Palace target manager with 55.6% win rate as next boss
Crystal Palace explore ambitious managerial possibilities to replace Oliver Glasner after the 2025-26 season.Apr 30, 00:30
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Championship promotion and playoff permutations: What Ipswich, Millwall, Middlesbrough, Wrexham, Hull and Derby need on final day
Sports Mole rounds up all of the key permutations in the race for automatic promotion and sixth spot ahead of the final day of the Championship season.Apr 28, 23:54
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Championship promotion race: Southampton bidding to extend 89-year streak as Ipswich Town vie for Premier League return
Southampton will be looking to extend an 89-year streak when they play host to Ipswich Town on Tuesday night, while the Tractor Boys attempt to effectively seal Premier League promotion.Apr 28, 10:41
Preview:Southampton vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Southampton and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 26, 18:04
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Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 23, 12:48
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Preview:Charlton Athletic vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 20, 10:47
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 17, 17:41
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Three managers Bournemouth could appoint this summer after Andoni Iraola's departure confirmed
Sports Mole looks at three managers who could replace Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth in the summer.Apr 15, 15:16
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Andoni Iraola: Bournemouth head coach explains decision to leave as ex-Man Utd coach emerges as potential successor
Bournemouth confirm that head coach Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of the season, and a former Man United coach emerges as a potential successor.Apr 14, 15:45
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Preview:Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Portsmouth and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 12, 21:04
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Preview:Norwich City vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 9, 11:47
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 4, 18:03
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 19, 12:11
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Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 12, 20:40
Preview:Stoke City vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 8, 13:14
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Manchester United draw up five-man manager shortlist, Carrick "not the front runner"
Despite the excellent form shown by the Red Devils since Michael Carrick's arrival, Manchester United remain active in the managerial market. Here is a full update on the situation.Mar 6, 07:40
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 5, 11:10
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 1, 23:39
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 26, 13:38
Preview:Watford vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Watford and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 22, 11:41
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Preview:Wrexham vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wrexham and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 19, 23:55
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Preview:Wrexham vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Wrexham and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 11, 10:26
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Preview:Derby County vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 5, 11:57
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Preview:Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Portsmouth and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 1, 19:19
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 29, 02:37
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Transfer news and rumours: Bournemouth agree '€35m' deal for Brazilian wonderkid, Chelsea youngster set for Ipswich move
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Bournemouth's Rayan agreement, Ipswich Town's pursuit of a Chelsea academy product and Birmingham City's efforts to sign Jeremy Sarmiento.Jan 21, 11:37
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Thomas Frank latest: Premier League club ‘planning’ to make offer for 52-year-old if sacked by Tottenham
Thomas Frank could be offered a Premier League lifeline if he is sacked by Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.Jan 20, 08:40
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Preview:Ipswich Town vs Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 18, 12:51
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Next Crystal Palace manager: Three names ‘considered’ to replace Oliver Glasner as Eagles ‘begin process’ to appoint successor
Crystal Palace identify three managers who could replace departing boss Oliver Glasner in the summer, according to a report.Jan 16, 18:59
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Preview:Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 15, 23:13
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Ipswich Town and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 14:11
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Oxford United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Oxford United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 11:53
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Preview:Coventry City vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 09:28
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Preview:Millwall vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Millwall and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 17:03
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 20:49
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Preview:Leicester City vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leicester City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 11, 14:16
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Preview:Ipswich Town vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 15:17
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