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‘I wanted to depart in the best way possible’: Kieran McKenna on Ipswich exit and future plans

In an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next move It was on the Portman Road pitch, bathed in bright early May light while immersed in the relief and joy of a third promotion in five years, that Kieran McKenna realised the moment was right. The thought had flickered earlier in the season that this might be his final campaign at Ipswich, only to be pushed into the subconscious by the Championship’s remorseless grind. “But standing out there, I felt this was probably time,” he says of those moments after QPR had been swept aside and a return to the Premier League assured. “Another big victory, a full stadium, in front of my family and the fans. It was an amazing way to go out on a high. ” Five months later

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Ipswich’s O’Shea and Ouattara stun Fulham with last-gasp comeback win

Ipswich produced a dramatic turnaround to beat Fulham 2-1 after late goals by Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O’Shea extended Álvaro Arbeloa’s winless start to six Premier League matches. The former Real Madrid manager had been on course to toast…

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Ipswich’s O’Shea and Ouattara stun Fulham with last-gasp comeback win

Ipswich produced a dramatic turnaround to beat Fulham 2-1 after late goals by Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O’Shea extended Álvaro Arbeloa’s winless start to six Premier League matches. The former Real Madrid manager had…

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‘I wanted to depart in the best way possible’: Kieran McKenna on Ipswich exit and future plans

In an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next move It was on the Portman Road pitch, bathed in bright…

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Ipswich produced a dramatic turnaround to beat Fulham 2-1 after late goals by Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O’Shea extended Álvaro Arbeloa’s winless start to six Premier League matches. The former Real Madrid manager had been on course to toast…

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In an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next move It was on the Portman Road pitch, bathed in bright early May light while…

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