Gary O’Neil set to leave Strasbourg and take over as Ipswich head coach

43-year-old led French side to Conference League semis

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Gary O’Neil is poised to become Ipswich’s new head coach, with the 43-year-old expected to return to England from Ligue 1 Strasbourg.

There are only minor details to sort with O’Neil primed to succeed Kieran McKenna, who announced his wish to depart Ipswich after leading them to the top flight for a second time.

O’Neil joined Strasbourg, part of the BlueCo stable that owns Chelsea, in January, replacing Liam Rosenior, who accepted the Chelsea job after Enzo Maresca’s exit.

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