Kieran McKenna Wins LMA Manager of the Year

The Sir Alexander Ferguson Trophy for LMA Manager of the Year is being presented to

IPSWICH TOWN MANAGER KIERAN McKENNA by the League Managers Association with

great pleasure.

The esteemed honour was declared by Executive Committee member Sir Alex Ferguson CBE at

the 32nd Annual Awards Dinner in May. It was chosen by the entire LMA membership.

Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, Sean Dyche of Everton, Unai Emery of Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola of

Manchester City, and John Mousinho of Portsmouth were the other five managers vying for the

position.

Congratulations, Kieran McKenna Wins LMA Manager of the Year

In just his second full season in command, McKenna led the Tractor Boys back to the Premier

League after a 22-year hiatus, earning him the title of Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Year.

The Sky Bet League One Manager of the Year went to Portsmouth’s John Mousinho, and the Sky

Bet League Two Manager of the Year went to Stockport County’s Dave Challinor.

“It’s incredible,” stated Kieran McKenna, manager of Ipswich Town, upon receiving the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for LMA Manager of the Year. My love for football and the game has been

influenced by Sir Alex Ferguson, who has played a huge role in my upbringing. He is an

inspiration. “The trip has been amazing. Although I’ve only been in management for two and a half years, I’ve been working really hard every day for sixteen years to become the best coach I can be.

“It’s the best thing in the world, and I’ve had fantastic experience coaching the first team, but I’m

excited for the tremendous challenge of managing in the Premier League against some of the finest managers in the world.

“This award is one of the most humbling and proudest moments of my life.”

“I extend my congratulations to Kieran McKenna on winning the LMA Manager of the Year award

after a memorable season with Ipswich Town,” stated Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, a member of the LMA Executive Committee.

“He is a phenomenal young talent who enjoyed great success as a member of Manchester United’s coaching staff.”

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