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Kieran McKenna

Available· — · Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland · Age 40

4-3-3Possession
GafferScore

77/ 100

Strong

71st percentile of covered managers

Medium confidenceUpdated today

Career snapshot

PermanentVerified 20 AUG 2026 · MEDIUM

Age

40

14 MAY 1986

Appointed

Not publicly disclosed

Tenure

Not publicly disclosed

Contractⓘ

Expiry not publicly disclosed

Senior managerial experienceⓘ

1 year

Since 2026

In coaching

1 year

Includes academy & assistant roles

Current role
Available
Current base shape
4-3-3
Appointed
Not yet available
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
1 year
Date of birth
14 May 1986
Place of birth
Not available
Tactical identity
Possession
Provisional data

Season: 2026/27Competition: —Updated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review — Contract concluded following relegation; availability verified.

Analytical summary

Kieran McKenna works from a control-first model at Ipswich Town: occupy the pitch in fixed reference points, move the opponent with the ball and attack a disorganised block. Provisional editorial tactical profile. Kieran McKenna has been available since 2026-06-05 following contract expired at Ipswich Town.

Global GafferLens rank
Unranked

Strong

— rank
—
Percentile
—
Form score
Not yet rated

Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell

Last 5 competitive matches in current role

Age
40

Derived from date of birth

PossessionStructured Build-UpHigh Defensive LinePositional Play
Tactical profile
AttackHigh8171st
DefenceAbove average7858th
PressingHigh8063rd
PossessionHigh8584th
Build-UpHigh8379th
TransitionAbove average7430th
Player DevelopmentAbove average7958th
Tactical FlexibilityAbove average7970th

Updated today · Confidence MEDIUM · Source: GafferLens editorial review — Contract concluded following relegation; availability verified.

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