K. McKenna

Northern Ireland · Manager · Ipswich

10y In management

4 Clubs

1 Countries

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rumourGiveMeSportEstablished source· 28 Sept 2026

Celtic Eye Kieran McKenna as O'Neill Doubts Grow

Celtic are reportedly lining up an ambitious move for Kieran McKenna as questions swirl around Martin O'Neill.

rumourBBC SportOfficial source· 26 Sept 2026

Celtic eye McKenna as potential interim boss

Celtic have a standby list of managerial options if Martin O'Neill leaves, including Kieran McKenna and Neil Lennon.

rumourGiveMeSportEstablished source· 24 Sept 2026

Man Utd Tipped to Battle Tottenham for Kieran McKenna

With pressure mounting on Michael Carrick, Manchester United are being urged to move for a manager Tottenham also want.

rumourGiveMeSportEstablished source

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Kieran McKenna
Born: 14 May 1986 (age 40)
Birthplace: London, England
Nationality: Northern Ireland
Clubs managed: 4
Current club: Ipswich

Overview

K. McKenna is a Northern Irish football coach, born on 14 May 1986. He is currently the manager of Ipswich Town. McKenna began his coaching career in youth football, managing the under-18 and under-19 teams at Manchester United. He also served as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur's under-18 side. In December 2021, he was appointed manager of Ipswich Town, then competing in League One. Under his leadership, the club achieved promotion to the Championship in the 2022–23 season.

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Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

· 24 Sept 2026

Celtic Urged to Target Kieran McKenna as O'Neill Doubts Grow

Celtic could soon be hunting a new manager, and one name is being pushed hard after his warm words about Celtic Park.

rumourGiveMeSportEstablished source· 23 Sept 2026

McKenna eyed as Tottenham's next Pochettino

With pressure mounting on Roberto De Zerbi, Kieran McKenna is being talked up as Tottenham's next Pochettino.

Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

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Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

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Mirror Football · 4 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

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